MPD Lieutenant, veteran faces rare Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police lieutenant has seen hundreds of homicide cases and has seen danger while serving overseas -- but now, he's facing death in a way he never imagined.
Benefit concert to be held for Medical College
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's a great benefit concert happening this weekend that involves a man who wants to give back to the Medical College of Wisconsin -- and those who helped during his battle with cancer.But for David Hartlerode, who will be performing with the KISS Tribute Band Dr.
Walker's Point clinic gets $50K grant from NFL, Am. Cancer Soc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Aurora Walker's Point Community Health Center in Milwaukee has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the American Cancer Society and the NFL's "A Cruicial Catch" initiative.
Cancer Treatment Fairness Act looks to eliminate disparity in chemo coverage
MADISON (WITI) -- The kind of cancer treatment you get may depend on what you can pay for -- and the Wisconsin Legislature is working to change that, via a bill called the Cancer Treatment Fairness Act.Katherine Nelson was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia."Pretty much sent home to die," Nelson said.But Nelson's biggest shock came when she went to the pharmacy to get her prescribed chemotherapy pills."I was told -- not by my medical team, but my insurance company -- that I couldn't have it if I didn't have the ability to pay.
Dr. Van Fossen clears up misconceptions about breast cancer
Did you know October is breast cancer awareness month?
Rock the runway to help find a cure for breast cancer
It's called "Rocking the Runway Against Cancer," and it's a fashion show that will benefit breast cancer outreach and education treatments in our area.
Lawmakers consider bill that would make chemo pills more affordable
MADISON (WITI) -- Should the state mandate how insurers cover cancer?
Enjoy a night to celebrate breast cancer survivors
It's a night to celebrate breast cancer survivors -- and it's happening on Saturday, October 5th at the Radisson on Port Washington Rd.The evening includes a special performance by Rodney Poe -- who joined the Real Milwaukee team to talk more about this special event.
Milw. Lakefront a sea of pink Sunday during Race for the Cure
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Lakefront on Sunday was a sea of pink, as folks lined up, ready to run.According to local presenting sponsor Kohl's Cares, 20,000 participants took part in this year's race -- with a goal of raising $1.2 million for breast cancer research.
ProHealth Care breaks ground on new cancer center
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- ProHealth Care broke ground on Tuesday, September 17th on a new, state-of-the-art cancer center in Pewaukee.ProHealth Care officials say the design of the new cancer center started with understanding the ideal experience from the patient’s point of view.The new cancer center is expected to include the following features:
Milwaukee statues don capes to raise breast cancer awareness
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Kohl’s Cares is adorning iconic statues throughout the City of Milwaukee with pink Superhero capes as a reminder that anyone can be a superhero and everyone has the power to fight breast cancer.The capes are being added to the statues in the week prior to the Susan G.
Pink Heals Tour stops in southeast Wisconsin
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- It's a sight that inspires hope, healing and love.Two pink fire trucks and a pink bus made a stop at Froedtert Hospital’s Clinical Cancer Center Wednesday morning.
Lombardi Foundation Walk
Thousands of runners and walkers started their day at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Milwaukee firefighter fights and beats Stage 4 colon cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From fighting fires, to fighting Stage 4 cancer, a Milwaukee firefighter has defied the odds, and Kristin Ciganek's story has sparked change in the Milwaukee Fire Department.When a call comes in, fire officials rush to action.
Teen delivers gift baskets to young cancer patients
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Seventeen-year-old Emma Paulson delivers goody baskets every month to kids fighting cancer at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Angelina Jolie undergoes preventative double mastectomy
(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer."My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman," Jolie wrote. "Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could.
Options available for breast reconstruction surgery
(CNN) -- Nine weeks after Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy to prevent cancer, the actress had another surgery to reconstruct her breasts using implants.
Kelly Krohn discusses importance of Making Strides event
Kelly Krohn has been carrying a handwritten note from her son for four years, the note serves as a reminder of the journey she's been on and the support system she relies on.
Study: Alcohol may improve breast cancer survival
(CNN) -- Although drinking alcohol is known to be a risk factor for developing breast cancer, a new study suggests that alcohol may not have any effect on whether you survive the disease.
Researchers identify 80 genetic errors linked to cancer risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Researchers have found clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for certain cancers -- in what they are calling "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.The findings are considered a step toward personalized medicine, and give the scientific community a better ability to understand individual risk factors for breast, prostate and ovarian cancer.A combination of five studies, including work from more than 150 research groups identified 80 genetic errors linked to increased risks for these hormone-related cancers.Although more research is needed, the study authors predict genetic testing to help determine a person's risk for these cancers could be available within 10 years.These findings appear in the journal "Nature Genetics."