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Healthy Living

BYU launches Mammogram March

By Bryan Barba Salazar
March 12, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU Employee Wellness office launched its annual Mammogram March initiative to provide preventative screenings for BYU employees and their family members.
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'Don't Ghost the Girls' 5k raises awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Molly Zuniga
October 19, 2023 12:00 AM
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Blue Rock Medical hosted a 'Don't Ghost The Girls 5k' on Oct. 14 to raise funds for breast cancer research and to increase breast cancer awareness.
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BYU offers breast cancer screenings for BYU students, affiliates during Mammogram March

By Cadison Carter
March 08, 2023 12:00 AM
During March, BYU has reserved a room at Utah Valley Hospital for any student, faculty, staff or spouses to get a mammogram.
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Healthy Living

Lung cancer leads in cancer-related deaths in Utah, community works to reduce stigma

By Megan Brugger
January 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Utah and the U.S., making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths nationally.
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Doctors, breast cancer survivors urge women to get mammograms

By Brinley Ellen King
October 08, 2021 12:00 AM
We have officially entered October which means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Podcast captures last testimony of BYU alum's 9-year breast cancer battle

By Kristine Kim
January 22, 2021 12:00 AM
'All In: An LDS Living Podcast' featured BYU alumna Rebecca Hirschi on an episode released Jan. 6, three days after her passing from metastatic breast cancer.
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Genetic Counseling: A Growing Medical Field

By Lauren Lethbridge
February 03, 2020 12:00 AM
See also Demand for genetic counseling leads to lack of counselors
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Healthy Living

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month urges women to prioritize health

By Anne Wallace
October 25, 2018 12:00 AM
Wild Warriors Productions hosted a 'Bras for a Cause' event where it auctioned decorated bras for metastatic breast cancer research. Many organizations hold charity events to support breast cancer research during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Anne Wallace)
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Healthy Living

Fundraising event kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Riley Waldman
October 11, 2017 12:00 AM
Utahns volunteer at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk event. Featured tents at the event included a 'survivors tent' to honor and appreciate breast cancer survivors. (Danielle Jardine)
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Breast cancer experts encourage women to investigate genetic history

By Karenna Meredith
October 24, 2016 12:00 AM
One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer research professionals say young women should know their genetic background. (Ari Davis.)
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Healthy Living

Cancer survivor invents healthy solution for sugar craving

By Natalie Castillo
August 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Jodie Jones, left, and her son, Sterling Jones pose for a photo shortly after Sterling Jones shaved his head in support of Jodie Jones during her illness. (Jones family)
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Intermountain Healthcare will offer new cancer treatment to Utah County

By Alyssa Blake
March 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Cancer patients in Utah County will soon have access to a recently developed treatment at the Intermountain Care Center in American Fork.
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Basketball

BYU student, breast cancer survivor, recognized at basketball game

January 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Brooke Ahlander's husband, Rob, supports her in the hospital. Brooke Ahlander was told of her breast cancer three days after getting engaged. (Courtesy Brooke Ahlander)
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Healthy Living

Miss Provo's dance fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network

By Samantha Williams
February 05, 2014 12:00 AM
People of all ages danced during the Zumba class at Miss Provo's dance-a-thon. (Photo courteys of Sash Heaps.)
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Basketball

BYU triumphs over Santa Clara on Valentine's Day

February 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A dynamic second half led the BYU women's basketball team to a 65–42 victory over Santa Clara on Thursday night in the Marriott Center.
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Healthy Living

Breast Cancer: More than Wearing a Pink Ribbon

By Sara Clark
October 18, 2012 12:00 AM
The American cancer society says breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the USA. However, there is hope. Experts say that if women do the appropriate screenings, breast cancer is 99% curable.
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Faith in action: Jewish Family Service gives aid to breast cancer patients

By Megan Noack
September 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Most people don't have a hard time doing the dishes or making lunch, but for breast cancer patients undergoing treatment, it can seem an impossible task.
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Innovation helps turn rocket science into cancer-treating tool

By Kurt Hanson
March 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Technology used in rocket science may soon be used in the treatment of breast cancer thanks to a UVU professor.
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