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Georgia Hodge is using her experience to help others facing a difficult diagnosis.

Buddy Check 7: Waterloo program helps patients navigate diagnosis

An eastern Iowa breast cancer survivor is using her personal experience to help others facing a difficult diagnosis. More>>

Women have more options for breast cancer surgery

One of the world's most glamorous women had an operation that once was terribly disfiguring - removal of both breasts. But new approaches are dramatically changing breast surgeries, whether to treat cancer or to prevent... More>>

Buddy Check 7: Breast cancer increasing in young women

A new report suggests more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. Experts say it's a good reminder of why breast cancer screenings are so important. More>>

Danielle Wagner's haircut fundraiser

After a little more than two weeks of fundraising, it was finally time for Danielle Wagner to sit in the hot seat and cut my hair for Pantene Beautiful Lengths. More>>

Dubuque man surprises wife with pink ribbon pool table

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, a man surprised his wife with a pink pool table. More>>

New breast cancer treatment in Cedar Rapids

Intraoperative radiation therapy uses the radiation that's been treating breast cancer for 40 years, but instead of targeting the whole breast it hits the area directly around the tumor. More>>

Oelwein woman starts cancer treatment; prepares for wig

Deb Howard is the Chamber Coordinator in Oelwein. But in addition to her normal work duties, Deb has something else on her plate these days. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. More>>

Help cut Danielle Wagner's hair for the American Cancer Society

Help raise money for the American Cancer Society! For a $10 donation to the American Cancer Society, you can help cut Danielle Wagner's hair at the end of October. More>>

Boobs & Batteries: Unique approach to breast cancer and fire prevention

The Cedar Falls Firefighter's Association is selling Check 'Em t-shirts to remind you to make sure your smoke detectors work AND to remind women to do monthly self breast exams. More>>

Eastern Iowa woman speaking out about metastatic breast cancer

Kristin Schwickerath is a 31-year-old North Liberty woman with a lot of life left to live.
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Cedar Rapids breast cancer race raises funds and awareness

Cedar Rapids breast cancer race raises awareness, promotes early detection, and celebrates survivors. More>>

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Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.More >>
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.More >>
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.More >>
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.More >>
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.More >>
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.More >>
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.More >>
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.More >>
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.More >>
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.More >>
False-positive mammograms can trigger long-term distress
False-positive mammograms can trigger long-term distress
Women who have a false-positive mammogram result -- when breast cancer is first suspected but then dispelled with further testing -- can have lingering anxiety and distress up to three years after the misdiagnosis.More >>
Women who have a false-positive mammogram result -- when breast cancer is first suspected but then dispelled with further testing -- can have lingering anxiety and distress up to three years after the misdiagnosis.More >>
For older women, mammograms every 2 years found as good as annual test
For older women, mammograms every 2 years as good as annual test
For older women ages 66 to 74, getting a mammogram every two years appears as good as getting one every year.More >>
For older women ages 66 to 74, getting a mammogram every two years appears as good as getting one every year.More >>

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Glossary of Cancer Terms
Glossary of Cancer Terms
Medical terminology explained.More >>

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UPDATE: 15-year-old missing in Webster County
UPDATE: 15-year-old missing in Webster County
Kathlynn Shepard is 5'6", weighs 160 pounds and has blonde hair, blue eyes and braces.
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old girl.
Kathlynn Shepard was reported missing Monday afternoon.More >>
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old girl.
Kathlynn Shepard was reported missing Monday afternoon.More >>
Iowa Arts Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
Iowa Arts Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
Summer of the Arts invites you to come celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the Iowa Arts Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9.More >>
Summer of the Arts invites you to come celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the Iowa Arts Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9.More >>
Flood waters may be cause of train derailment in Charles City
Flood waters may be cause of train derailment in Charles City
Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.
Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.

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Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.

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Child hit in one of two serious crashes; Dubuque police investigating
Child hit in one of two serious crashes; Dubuque police investigating
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.More >>
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.More >>
LIVE at 7 p.m.: NBC News special report: Devastation in Oklahoma
LIVE at 7 p.m.: NBC News special report: Devastation in Oklahoma
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.More >>
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.More >>
Railroad employees rescued following IA derailment
Railroad employees rescued following IA derailment
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.More >>
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.More >>
BGM Schools on lockdown during police chase
BGM Schools on lockdown during police chase
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.More >>
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.More >>
UPDATE: Waterloo bus stop incident results in no charges filed
UPDATE: Waterloo bus stop incident results in no charges filed
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.More >>
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.More >>
Nashua Plainfield sent students home due to foot of water
Nashua Plainfield sent students home due to foot of water
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.More >>
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.More >>
George Wyth State Park closing due to flooding
George Wyth State Park closing due to flooding
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.More >>
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.More >>

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Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.More >>
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.

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UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams.More >>
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.More >>
Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.More >>
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.
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Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>

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Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.More >>
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.More >>
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.More >>
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.More >>
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.More >>
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.More >>
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.More >>
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.More >>
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
More evidence shows hormone therapy may increase breast cancer risk
More evidence shows hormone therapy may increase breast cancer risk
Women who take hormone therapy that includes estrogen and progestin are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and dying from it.More >>
Women who take hormone therapy that includes estrogen and progestin are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and dying from it.More >>
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
More genetic insights into three types of cancer
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.More >>
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.More >>

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Cedar Valley Hospice, Waterloo, IA
Cedar Valley Hospice, Waterloo, IA

Cedar Valley Hospice is a not-for-profit multi-service agency that provides home care services to those with a life threatening illness and hospice services to those with a six month or less prognosis.
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Cedar Valley Hospice is a not-for-profit multi-service agency that provides home care services to those with a life threatening illness, hospice services to those with a six month or less prognosis, grief support services to anyone struggling with the death of a loved one, and case management services for those living with HIV or AIDS and their families.More >>
Scott Pharmacy
Scott Pharmacy

Scott Pharmacy, Inc. is a privately owned and operated business that has served the residents of Fayette County for more than 30 years. We are loyal to our patients.More >>

Scott Pharmacy, Inc. is a privately owned and operated business that has served the residents of Fayette County for more than 30 years. We are loyal to our patients and will ensure that your order is filled quickly and correctly.More >>
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. represents more than 60 providers in 20+ medical fields. By working together, the professional providers of Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. have focused our delivery
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Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. represents more than 60 providers in 20+ medical fields. By working together, the professional providers of Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C. have focused our delivery of quality healthcare on you and your family.More >>