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DPD Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Bowling Fundraiser

Members of the Detroit Police and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Departments are joining forces to raise raise awareness about breast cancer.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/05

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Belle Isle Park on October 10, 2009.( Credit: ClarenceTabb, Jr./In My Eye Photography)

Detroiters Join Together For Breast Cancer Walk On Belle Isle

You can expect Belle Isle to be covered in pink on Saturday, as thousands are gathering to make strides against breast cancer.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/15

International Breast Cancer Ride At Warren Bike Shop

Hundreds of cyclists are expected to join together to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research at Macomb Bike and Fitness in Warren on Saturday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/08

Trial Studies Shorter Radiation Treatment For Breast Cancer

Beaumont Health System has launched national research of accelerated whole breast radiation treatment for women with early-stage breast cancer.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/26

Karmanos Cancer Institute Gets $3.5M Komen Grant To Treat ‘Triple Negative’ Breast Cancer

Researchers at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will focus on creating better therapies to treat triple negative breast cancer thanks to a $3.5 million grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/22

Grand Valley State University's Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences just east of downtown Grand Rapids. Photo Grand Valley State University

GVSU Research Suggests Early, Routine Mammograms Would Help Early Cancer Detection

A Grand Valley State University student initiated a study of Michigan breast cancer patients that suggests routine mammography and self-breast exams continue for women ages 40-49 as important screening tools, despite recommendations from a national task force.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/12