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Triangle event highlights breast cancer awareness, support
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (307+ words) DURHAM, N. C. (WTVD) -- Women from across the Triangle gathered Saturday in Durham for the 21st Annual Tea for Two, an event aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer and supporting those affected by the disease. "I'm a two-time breast cancer survivor," said…...
Actress Amanda Peet reveals breast cancer diagnosis in emotional essay
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (489+ words) She learned of the diagnosis while both of her parents were in hospice. NEW YORK -- Actress Amanda Peet is opening up about her breast cancer diagnosis, which she learned around the same time both of her parents were in hospice…...
Breast cancer resources: What you need to know about diagnosis, treatments, support
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (561+ words) Oct. 1 marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society (ACS) is commemorating 40 years of spreading awareness about the condition. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, with one in eight developing breast…...
Raleigh homes turn pink to support breast cancer survivors, raise awareness
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (845+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- Just before sunrise Wednesday morning volunteers pulled a wagon full of pink flowers, buckets, banners, and signs to Robbin Vick Dillard's home in Northeast Raleigh. Dillard was selected for the Pink Porch Project, where volunteers transform porches, balconies,…...
Pretty In Pink Foundation sees surge in Breast Cancer patients needing help after Helene
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (317+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- Nearly nine months after Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, a Triangle-based nonprofit is seeing a sharp rise in breast cancer patients needing help to rebuild their lives and continue treatment. The Pretty In Pink Foundation, based…...