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Boynton Beach Woman Serves as Mentor for Breast Cancer Patients
Judy Kalb was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. The suburban Boynton Beach resident recovered only to see the cancer return in 2000. She underwent a bilateral mastectomy and treated with chemotherapy. Kalb had strong support from family and friends, but no one she could talk to with first-hand experience about the harrowing process. “It was very difficult back then,”…
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Doctor Explains Link Between Covid-19 Vaccine and False Positives in Mammograms
Dr. Yepes said that enlarged lymph nodes is a regular side-effect of the coronavirus vaccine, and Miriam Gutt is only one of a handful of patients she’s seen in the last two months with a likely false positive mammogram as a result.
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Experts Explain Link Between Covid-19 Vaccine and False Positives on Mammograms
Marissa Bagg has the latest on why some experts are sounding the alarm about false positives on mammograms after someone has received a coronavirus vaccine dose.
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Miami Dolphins Commit $75 Million to Sylvester Cancer Center for Research
The Miami Dolphins are making a major commitment to one of South Florida’s leading groups in the search for a cancer cure and to help those in the fight. The NFL franchise announced a $75 million commitment Tuesday to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UM Health System, aimed as a year-round promise to support life-saving cancer research....
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Quality Concerns Force South Florida Radiology Center to Stop Performing Mammograms
The Food and Drug Administration has stopped a radiology center in Sunrise from performing more mammograms until they correct a problem.
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Cancer Survivor Creates ‘Chemo Kits' For Children Dealing With Treatments
Gisenia Reyes has gifted 50 chemo kits to children battling cancer at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. One by one, Reyes greets them with a smile.
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Dolphins Cancer Challenge Takes Place For Seventh Year, Raising Millions For Research
To date, the DCC has raised over $16.5 million toward cancer research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami.
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Company Donates iPads for Young Cancer Patients in Miami
A South Florida hospital received a helping hand in bringing smiles to young patients that have overcome tough battles.
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Miami-Dade Police Gives Toys to Pediatric Cancer Patients
The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Honor Guard spread holiday cheer and passed out toys to pediatric cancer patients at Alex’s Place Wednesday.
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Young Cancer Patient Battles Disease and Insurance Company
A young South Florida man is battling cancer with the help of family and friends. And when traditional insurance couldn’t help out 23-year-old Manny Alvarez, his friends turned to social media to help him in his fight.