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During Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week, survivor Charlie Morris shares his story with KPRC 2
Read full article: During Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week, survivor Charlie Morris shares his story with KPRC 2The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023 there will be 2,650 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in men and about 530 men will die from breast cancer. This is a number that can be reduced with early detection.
Ways to give back and support ‘The Rose’ during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Ways to give back and support ‘The Rose’ during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthTake a look at the many ways you can help support ‘The Rose’ and their mission to save lives with breast health services, especially during the month of October -- which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and Outreach
Read full article: Shop and eat to support ‘The Rose’ Breast Cancer Screening and OutreachKPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are spotlighting The Rose in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Rose Mobile Mammography Coach catching cancer early in women across southeast Texas
Read full article: The Rose Mobile Mammography Coach catching cancer early in women across southeast TexasFor uninsured or underinsured patients, The Rose screens for breast cancer and guides patients through treatment
Let’s go shopping for ‘The Rose!’
Read full article: Let’s go shopping for ‘The Rose!’Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life, it’s October and that means breast cancer and breast health awareness month. All this month, you can help raise funds for The Rose just by shopping at your favorite stores. Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2, merchandise you can buy with proceeds benefiting The Rose.
Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall
Read full article: Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fallCountry stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.
Voices of Houston: Meet the local church impacted by breast cancer and now giving back to its community
Read full article: Voices of Houston: Meet the local church impacted by breast cancer and now giving back to its communityNoble visited the church and gave a compelling speech about women suffering from breast cancer, specifically African American women. “We have several women at our church who have been impacted some way or the other by breast cancer,” said Pastor Davis. Mother and member of the C.A.R.E Ministry at the congregation Nicole Davis is also a breast cancer survivor. “Being a breast cancer survivor myself, it is much better when people greet you with open arms,” said Nicole Davis. Breast cancer survivor Nicole Davis (The Rose)At the age of 34, Nicole Davis was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Voices of Houston: Meet Aurora Garcia, a breast cancer survivor helping spread awareness and advocacy to other patients
Read full article: Voices of Houston: Meet Aurora Garcia, a breast cancer survivor helping spread awareness and advocacy to other patientsHOUSTON – For 45-year-old wife and mother Aurora Garcia, wearing pink in October is more than just raising awareness. They met a year after Jerry’s first wife Ana lost her battle to breast cancer. Jerry and Aurora Garcia (KPRC)In 2005, Ana was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, which was at that time a really rare form of breast cancer and very aggressive. Jerry Garcia and his family were very involved with the organization, helping to fundraise and raise awareness of breast cancer. Breast cancer survivor Aurora Garcia (KPRC)“Your chances of survival are just much greater than they were years ago, but early detection is key,” said Aurora Garcia.
Voices of Houston: Meet Dorothy Gibbons, a local leader helping more than 40K women annually
Read full article: Voices of Houston: Meet Dorothy Gibbons, a local leader helping more than 40K women annuallyRelated: This Houston hairstylist is on a mission to empower breast cancer patientsAt the time, co-founders Dorothy Gibbons and Dr. Dixie Melillo were working at Bayshore Medical Center. We were seeing a lot of late-stage breast cancer,” said Gibbons, co-founder of The Rose. In 1986, The Rose began its operation, becoming the first nonprofit breast cancer organization based on the insured covering the costs of the uninsured. According to The Rose, this program ensures any woman has access to breast cancer screening, diagnosis and care. “We call our women ‘Sponsored Women’ because we think everyone sometimes in their life needs a little help,” said Gibbons.
New program asks women to say 'Me 2!' for mammograms
Read full article: New program asks women to say 'Me 2!' for mammogramsA Houston nonprofit organization, The Rose, started a new program called Me 2, which encourages women to get their mammogram and bring along two friends. Go and make it a fun day go and have lunch go have a mani-pedi, all the fun things that women can do, and just celebrate each other." Turning 40 this year, she decided to get her first mammogram at The Rose. She said, "It really wasn't that big of a deal. The Me 2 program further helps The Rose provide screening, diagnostics and support at no cost to uninsured women in the Houston area.