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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>>

Court says isolated human genes cannot be patented

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to patent human genes, siding with advocates who say the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry should not have exclusive control over genetic information... 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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Fine-tuning breast cancer treatments: What works better?
Fine-tuning breast cancer treatments: What works better?
Two common schedules used for the chemotherapy paclitaxel (Taxol) are equally effective at controlling breast cancer, but fewer side effects are found with the weekly regimen rather than every two weeks.More >>
Two common schedules used for the chemotherapy paclitaxel (Taxol) are equally effective at controlling breast cancer, but fewer side effects are found with the weekly regimen rather than every two weeks.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 >>
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 >>

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

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UPDATE: Three stolen dogs recovered, Sheriff's Office says
UPDATE: Three stolen dogs recovered, Sheriff's Office says
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:58:19 GMT
Three dogs who were alleged to have been neglected in rural Fredericksburg and were later stolen after KWWL reported on the alleged neglect have been recovered, officials said Wednesday.
Three dogs who were alleged to have been neglected in rural Fredericksburg and were later stolen after KWWL reported on the alleged neglect have been recovered, officials said Wednesday.More >>
Three dogs who were alleged to have been neglected in rural Fredericksburg and were later stolen after KWWL reported on the alleged neglect have been recovered, officials said Wednesday.More >>
Iowa City City Council adopts ordinance restricting use of drones
Iowa City City Council adopts ordinance restricting use of drones
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 07:20:22 GMT
The Iowa City, City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt an ordinance that restricts the use of drones and red light traffic cameras in city limits.
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The Iowa City, City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt an ordinance that restricts the use of drones and red light traffic cameras in city limits.
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Justis celebrates retirement in Cedar Falls
Justis celebrates retirement in Cedar Falls
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:14 AM EDT2013-06-19 07:14:53 GMT
A reception was held Tuesday afternoon for Bob Justis, who is retiring from the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber of Commerce.More >>
A reception was held Tuesday afternoon for Bob Justis, who is retiring from the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber of Commerce.More >>
Waterloo Honor Flight receives hero's welcome
Waterloo Honor Flight receives hero's welcome
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:25 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:25:15 GMT
90 area veterans received a hero's welcome on Tuesday night. The Waterloo Honor Flight departed early in the morning for the nation's capitol. More >>
90 area veterans received a hero's welcome on Tuesday night. The Waterloo Honor Flight departed early in the morning for the nation's capitol. Once there, the men toured their respective war memorials, in addition to other attractions.More >>
Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home
Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:05:47 GMT
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.More >>
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.More >>
Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely
Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:32 GMT
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.More >>
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.More >>
UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing
UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:07:53 GMT
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.More >>
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.More >>
Waterloo National Guard unit brings 50 home from Afghanistan
Waterloo National Guard unit brings 50 home from Afghanistan
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:19:23 GMT
A community homecoming ceremony will happen Tuesday morning for about 50 soldiers with the Waterloo-based 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion.
A homecoming for around 50 soldiers Tuesday morning brought out dozens in the community to welcome them back.More >>
A homecoming for around 50 soldiers Tuesday morning brought out dozens in the community to welcome them back.More >>
Second Waterloo Honor Flight of 2013 leaves Tuesday
Second Waterloo Honor Flight of 2013 leaves Tuesday
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:47:30 GMT
The June 2013 Honor Flight out of Waterloo left Tuesday morning from the Waterloo Regional Airport for Washington D.C.
The June 2013 Honor Flight out of Waterloo left Tuesday morning from the Waterloo Regional Airport for Washington D.C.More >>
The June 2013 Honor Flight out of Waterloo left Tuesday morning from the Waterloo Regional Airport for Washington D.C.More >>
Early morning fire damages Cedar Rapids apartment
Early morning fire damages Cedar Rapids apartment
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:42:05 GMT
Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday.
Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday.More >>
Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday.More >>

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Harrington transfers from Alabama to Iowa
Harrington transfers from Alabama to Iowa
Updated: Thursday, June 13 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:50:54 GMT
Former Cedar Falls high school standout James Harrington announces that he is transferring to Iowa to run track after just one year at Alabama. Harrington who ranks as one of the greatest Iowa high schoolMore >>
Former Cedar Falls high school standout James Harrington announces that he is transferring to Iowa to run track after just one year at Alabama. Harrington who ranks as one of the greatest Iowa high schoolMore >>
Kee High sweeps Sumner-Fredericksburg in baseball
Kee High sweeps Sumner-Fredericksburg in baseball
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:45:33 GMT
Kee High Head Baseball Coach Gene Schultz earned the 1711th and 1712th victories of his illustrious career as the Kee Hawks swept Sumner-Fredericksburg in a double-header last night in Sumner.More >>
Kee High Head Baseball Coach Gene Schultz earned the 1711th and 1712th victories of his illustrious career as the Kee Hawks swept Sumner-Fredericksburg in a double-header last night in Sumner.More >>
UNI's Kalin to play pro ball in Israel
UNI's Kalin to play pro ball in Israel
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:44:24 GMT
Jacqui Kalin will look to continue her memorable basketball career after signing with a professional women's basketball team in Israel. More >>
Jacqui Kalin will look to continue her memorable basketball career after signing with a professional women's basketball team in Israel. More >>

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Fine-tuning breast cancer treatments: What works better?
Fine-tuning breast cancer treatments: What works better?
Two common schedules used for the chemotherapy paclitaxel (Taxol) are equally effective at controlling breast cancer, but fewer side effects are found with the weekly regimen rather than every two weeks.More >>
Two common schedules used for the chemotherapy paclitaxel (Taxol) are equally effective at controlling breast cancer, but fewer side effects are found with the weekly regimen rather than every two weeks.More >>
American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress
American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
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 >>

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Cedar Valley Hospice, Waterloo, IA
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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 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 >>
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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 >>

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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 >>

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