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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Quiz

    October is breast cancer awareness month. How aware are you of breast cancer myths and risks?

  • Local Runner Wins the Race Against Breast Cancer

    49-year-old Lisa Roubicek of Clovis has run six marathons. No matter show hard she trains, Lisa says crossing the finish line requires a fighting spirit. Eight years ago, Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer. She says she had to draw on that same spirit to beat her disease.

  • SAVI Catheter Benefits Local Breast Cancer Patients

    Treating breast cancer with fewer side affects and over a shorter duration than traditional methods. The SAVI catheter offers many benefits to early stage cancer patients.

  • Strong Reaction to New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

    New breast cancer screening guidelines issued by a government task force have prompted strong reaction. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is suggesting routine mammograms for women beginning at age 50 instead of 40. Dr. Christopher Perkins of Fresno's California Oncology says, now more than ever, women of all ages need to stay in close contact with their doctors.

  • Buddycheck 24: Thankful For Life

    Buddycheck 24 reminds women to check themselves every month for cancer. It's a life-saving program that has impacted many women in the central valley.

  • Spreading Awareness Through Teamwork

    Buddycheck 24 and Komen For the Cure's central valley affiliate are teaming up to spread breast cancer awareness.

  • Drop-In Mammograms

    Kaiser Permanente in Fresno and Clovis is offering a drop-in mammogram option to local women.

  • Buddy Check: Breast Density Impacts Cancer Diagnosis

    Mammograms are the gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis, but the density of breast tissue impacts the ease of reading those images.

  • Cleaning For A Reason

    Women undergoing chemotherapy may receive free housecleaning once a month for four months through a service called "Cleaning For A Reason." Cleaning For A Reason serves the entire country, and has partnered with a Fresno in-home care company to offer the services to the local area.

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Gets Boost from "Boobies" Merch

    It's a unique way to support breast cancer awareness. T-shirts, hats and bracelets sporting catchy phrases like "Save the Ta-Tas" are becoming popular. One Fresno store has raised thousands of dollars through sales of this unique merchandise. Stefani Booroojian reports.

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