Candids from the 2020 Breast Cancer Awareness ceremony
The Women in Action Against Cancer Coalition of Jefferson County held its annual breast cancer awareness ceremony on Oct. 15, 2020.
Survivor stresses importance of mammogram, self-exam
STEUBENVILLE — When it comes to being a breast cancer survivor, Charlotte Elliott is a true all-star. Elliott, a Steubenville resident and employee at the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities, recalled that moment in 2016 which changed her life. “I had a lump under my ...
Breast cancer signs and symptoms
Breast cancer is a formidable foe. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 627,000 women lost their lives to breast cancer in 2018. But women are not helpless in the fight against breast cancer, as the WHO notes early detection is critical and could potentially save thousands of lives each year. A proactive approach is a key component of protecting oneself against breast cancer. While the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. notes that many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a professional cancer screening, women can keep an eye out for ...
Breast cancer survival rates soar
A breast cancer diagnosis can be a devastating blow. Upon receiving such a diagnosis, people may begin to ask questions about treatment and the impact cancer may have on their personal lives. Many people who are diagnosed with cancer also begin to wonder about their mortality. An estimated ...