Breast cancer
Sea of pink fills Hollywood Broadwalk as survivors, previvors walk for breast cancer awareness
Hundreds of people filled the Hollywood Broadwalk on Saturday for the Waves of Hope 5K, an annual walk and run raising awareness about breast cancer and genetic risk.
Nurse needs support in South Florida after joining increase in young women facing breast cancer
At 35, Gia Gayoso said she wasn’t worried when she felt a lump in her breast because she had found a benign cyst before.
Stay Breast Aware: How to detect breast cancer?
When it comes to cancer -- when cells divide abnormally, grow out of control, and destroy tissues, bones, and organs -- a proactive approach significantly increases the chances of early detection, which can impact some outcomes.
Breast cancer is on the rise in younger women: Jenelle Naar talks about diagnosis at 21
Jenelle Naar was 21 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal breast cancer. She found a lump during a self-exam.
South Florida breast cancer survivor claims genetic testing saved her life
For 30-year-old Candace Frederick, time with family is now more precious than ever. Two years ago, her life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Federal task force wants women to start mammograms at 40, not 50
A federal task force has issued new recommendations on mammogram screening for women with an average risk of breast cancer. Screening is now recommended every two years starting at age 40.
Free mammograms available for a day at public park in Miami-Dade
A Miami-based nonprofit organization will be providing free mammograms to uninsured women between the ages of 40 to 60 years old next week in Sweetwater.
Thousands take part in breast cancer awareness walk in Fort Lauderdale
Thousands were in attendance for a Breast Cancer Awareness walk in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday morning celebrating breast cancer survivors and those who are currently fighting.
Organizers pleased with turnout for Pink Walk for breast cancer, heart disease at Miami-Dade College
Hundreds of people walked across the finish line for the 6th annual Pink Walk at Miami-Dade College North campus on Sunday.
DeSantis shares update on first lady’s breast cancer diagnosis
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday Florida’s first lady is cancer free.
Surgeon general explains refusal to wear face mask to protect senator with breast cancer
Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, recently refused to wear a face mask while in the office of a state senator who is undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy and COVID-19: Are you at risk?
The biggest question I get from my patients is, “When is my immune system going to recover from the chemotherapy?”
Genetic Testing at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rachel Silva-Smith, a genetic counselor with the Department of Genetics at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains what genetic testing is, who is a good candidate, and why certain people should undergo testing.
Let’s talk about breast cancer: Join Local 10 News reporter on Facebook Live
Local 10 News Reporter Janine Stanwood recently completed treatment after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Local 10’s Janine Stanwood shares her breast cancer survival story
I was in the Local 10 News van, waiting to do an interview for a story when the doctor called. I already had a gut feeling what she was about to tell me. "It’s cancer," she said.