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A SIMPLE REMINDER THAT A REGULAR BREAST SELF-EXAM CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.

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New breast imaging without compression makes history in Knoxville

The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center opened the first "no compression" breast imaging unit in the country Wednesday.

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Birth control pills raise breast cancer risk, research shows. Here are your questions answered

About 140 million women use some type of hormonal contraception, including about 16 million in the United States. But a large Danish study suggests that, like older pills, they still modestly raise the risk of breast cancer, especially with long-term use.

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Buddy Check- Birth control and impact on cancer

A new study out of Denmark is offering caution about the risks of developing breast cancer from using hormone based contraceptives. Dr. Jillion Lloyd, a breast cancer surgeon a the University of Tennessee Medical Center took a look at the research and wei

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Buddy Check 10: Mobile mammograms makes the important test easy!

For middle-aged women, mammograms are crucial to detecting cancer. With different financial and living situations, this can be difficult. That's why there's the Mobile Mammography Unit.

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Buddy Check 10: East TN woman living cancer-free after 17-year fight

As part of the 20th anniversary of the Buddy Check 10 program, we revisit Nita Crumpton, a woman who is now living cancer-free after a 17-year fight.

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Wartburg hosts "Pink Out" to help cancer support group

Wartburg and Oakdale took part in a "Pink Out" during Friday night's basketball games.

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Breast Connect provides understanding community for women fighting cancer

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Buddy Check 10: Program for women battling breast cancer

We want to remind you to do your monthly self-breast exam and make sure your 'buddy' is doing the same.

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How Komen Race For The Cure gave a woman with cancer a better chance at life

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop an invasive form of breast cancer in their lifetime.

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Strong support helps mother of 3 fight cancer

“There are not enough words for me to say for my coworkers and family that's been there for me,” said Te Ray.

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Strong support helps mother of 3 fight cancer

WBIR 10news Reporter Leslie Ackerson introduces us to one cancer fighter who is staying upbeat, thanks to an incredible support system.

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Chemo nurse uses faith and humor to inspire patients battling cancer

They say laughter is the best medicine. It's a sentiment that a Knoxville chemo nurse and breast cancer survivor has taken to heart daily.

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And Finally: Breast self-exams are important even for the professionals

One medical professional shares her story of surviving cancer and be alert to its threat.

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Breast Cancer rates rising for certain women

A study done by the Cancer Prevention Institute of California shows that breast cancer in Asian-American women is rising, while other ethnicities show a decline.

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Buddy Check10: Ways to reduce breast cancer risk

Dr. Lloyd suggests four ways that women can help their chances of avoiding breast cancer.

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