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PHOTO GALLERY | 'Embraced the cause': Girls Night Out raises awareness of breast cancer, funds for Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (204+ words) Women participate in the auction during the 18th Annual Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out event at the Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown, Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026. Cancer survivors Gwendolyn Deaver of Windber (left) and Sara Fleegle of Johnstown honor a moment of silence…...
Czechia women's hockey coach Carla Mac Leod confronts breast cancer with familiar upbeat approach
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) The Tribune-Democrat Winter Weather Advisory until SAT 7: 00 AM EST Wind Advisory from SAT 12: 00 AM EST until SAT 10: 00 PM EST Extreme Cold Warning from SAT 1: 00 AM EST until SUN 10: 00 AM EST Czechia's Head Coach Carla Rae Mac Leod is at the…...
Breast Cancer Awareness | 'What I am called to do': Westmont woman faces Stage 4 breast cancer with positive outlook, relies on faith
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (172+ words) Maria Sabrina Mezyk stands with her husband, Nick, and two children, Mario, 4, and Rosalie, 9. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. " When Maria Sabrina Mezyk rang the bell at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in December 2022, signifying the'completion of her breast cancer treatment, she was ready…...
Breast Cancer Awareness | Earlier detection, better outcomes: Clinical breast exams key to finding, fighting cancer
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) Mandy Elbayly, Windber GYN Associates certified registered nurse practitioner, shown here in an exam room at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. " A clinical breast examination is an important part of early detection for breast…...
Breast Cancer Awareness | Indiana Regional Medical Center's Comprehensive Breast Center continues growth of services
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) Dr. Dan Clark is the director of Indiana Regional Medical Center's Comprehensive Breast Center. Dr. Dan Clark, Comprehensive Breast Center director at Indiana Regional Medical Center, shown here in his office at the hospital in Indiana County on Wednesday, September…...
Breast Cancer Awareness | Breast cancer treatments evolved with times; today's treatments built on long history of research
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (224+ words) Throughout the history of breast cancer, the standard of care remained mostly unchanged until the advent of modern medicine in the 20th century, which has evolved significantly throughout the past 100 years to provide a wide range of treatment options. JOHNSTOWN, Pa....
Girls Night Out event continues mission of raising breast cancer awareness
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) The 17th annual Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out will be held at 6: 30 p. m. Tuesday at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, 301 Napoleon St. , downtown Johnstown. A crowd of over 1, 000 packs the floor during the annual Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out event at 1st Summit…...