Cancer

WAUWATOSA -- Five years cancer free, a Wauwatosa woman is paying it forward.

MILWAUKEE -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there's an effort at the Clement J.

BURLINGTON -- When you hear the words "breast cancer," you probably think of women, and the color pink.

MILWAUKEE -- There was an extra effort Tuesday, October 13th to provide women in Milwaukee with breast cancer education and screenings, all for free.

FOX POINT -- Shuffling through the racks of clothes at Molloy's, Diane Gehl and her mother Judy Gehl were searching for the perfect dress."I`ve been looking for some nice outfits and I`m excited to wear something that I would normally never wear," said Diane as she laughed.It was March 2014 when Diane heard those dreaded words, "you have breast cancer."

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is supporting Buddy Check 6 -- where you get in touch with your mom, sister, girlfriend or cousin on the 6th of every month and remind them to do their monthly breast self-examination.

ATLANTA — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter plans to discuss his recent cancer diagnosis at a press conference.A statement issued Tuesday by the Carter Center says the 90-year-old will address reporters Thursday morning in Atlanta.Carter revealed on Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with cancer.

MILWAUKEE -- Registered dietitian Kara Sonntag from Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about cancer fighting foods.

MADISON -- When Ann Trachtenberg recently joked that she wanted to be escorted out of her last chemotherapy treatment at UW Health by a marching band, little did she know her niece would contact the the University of Wisconsin Marching Band to do the honors.

MILWAUKEE  -- Can you image finishing a triathlon one year after being diagnosed with cancer?

WAUWATOSA -- Millions of Americans are affected by cancer, and chances are you know someone fighting the disease.

WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- When a doctor first recommended it, Beth Dowhen of West Allis had her doubt.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 is proud to partner with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin on Buddy Check 6 — an important public service initiative to remind women to perform breast self-examinations on the 6th of every month.Dr.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One step at a time they were making a difference as thousands gathered for the 20th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.Make no mistake this is a party, a celebration of survival."My name is Chery Phifer and I'm a 3 1/2 year survivor," said Chery Phifer, breast cancer survivor."My name is Dennis Subcheck and I'm a 1 1/2 year survivor," said Dennis Subcheck, breast cancer survivor."I'm Joleen Howgan and I'm a 4 1/2 year survivor," said Joleen Howgan, breast cancer survivor.Each bravely fought breast cancer and today, they party!This is the biggest year yet with more than 6,000 folks making strides against breast cancer at the 20th annual event on Milwaukee's lakefront."The support that we see for breast cancer survivors, honoring loved ones lost to the disease and then just coming out and celebrating the day," said Event Manager, Cody Allen."It was a long journey so it feels good to finally say cancer free and survivor," said Gina Karas, breast cancer survivor.Gina Karas was just 27 years old when doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer."I'm a prime example and a lot of women are that.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We're gearing up for this weekend's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" along Milwaukee's lakefront.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin have a variety of locations for women to get mammograms.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The breast self-exam (BSE) continues to be a valuable tool in early detection of breast cancer.

A prominent wellness blogger chronicled her battle with terminal brain cancer and claimed she healed herself with a vegetable diet.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie is again making headlines for taking some drastic medical steps to avoid cancer.Two years ago, Jolie made news for having a preventative double mastectomy to reduce her breast cancer risk.