Breast cancer affects women in all population groups. However, data reported in the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services reflective of trends in the stage of breast cancer at the time of … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K event on May 7
In 1984, Massachusetts cancer survivor Margery “Margie” Gould Rath wanted to find a way to celebrate fellow cancer survivors by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Working with a committee … [Read more...]
New study: Bars and restaurants did well in Smoke-free Wisconsin cities
Analysis shows ordinances enacted before state law did not harm hospitality industry Roughly six months into Wisconsin’s statewide smokefree law, a new study offers further proof that getting the … [Read more...]
GPS for the body – Hitting a moving target
By Dr. Mitchell Pincus The American Cancer Society estimates that 29,412 men died from prostate cancer in 2008. Unfortunately, prostate cancer strikes African-American males at a higher rate … [Read more...]
Breast cancer session
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer for American women after skin cancer. But surviving breast cancer and thriving is very possible, especially if the disease is detected early. Learn more … [Read more...]
DHS Secretary announces Smoke-Free Law Media campaign
Campaign’s message: Wisconsin is better smoke-free MADISON—Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake announced the kick-off of a new statewide multi-media campaign to promote and … [Read more...]