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Genetic testing for breast cancer saves daughter's life

Breast Cancer

Blending a family while fighting breast cancer

Sarah and Gene Baquet reconnected just two weeks before a breast cancer diagnosis. A few months later, they got married and became a blended family of seven.
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Buddy Check 10: Joy of Dawn

An East Tennessee nonprofit is working to ease the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis.
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Buddy Check 10: Breast Connect offering care kits for breast cancer fighters undergoing chemo and radiation

The nonprofit is focused on creating a comforting and caring environment for breast cancer survivors. The chemo and radiation care kits are a heart-to-heart project.
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Buddy Check 10: Breast Connect provides care packages for newly diagnosed patients

The care packages, which include warm socks, a heart-shaped healing pillow, handmade items and more, come at no cost to the patient.
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Buddy Check 10: Breast Connect prepares chemotherapy and radiation care packages, kits

The packages, that are designed by survivors, are for newly diagnosed patients undergoing a single or double mastectomy, chemo or radiation treatment.
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Buddy Check 10: Greenback Diner breast cancer survivors serve up strength

At a rural East Tennessee restaurant, two friends feed each other's souls through their special bond of being breast cancer survivors.
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Buddy Check 10: There are many resources for those wanting a healthy life

The leading cancer treatment center in the U.S. said no food or food group can prevent cancer and excluding specific foods won't eliminate your risk.
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Buddy Check 10: How health and fitness reduces cancer risk

The American Cancer Society said getting more physical activity is associated with a lower risk for several types of cancer, including breast cancer.
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There are many resources for those battling cancer

Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee is just one organization that's available to support and foster those battling with cancer.
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Buddy Check 10: Cancer Support Community of East TN

The nonprofit is all about uplifting and strengthening people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering communities and breaking down barriers to care.
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Buddy Check 10: Free breast cancer screenings help save lives in Tennessee

A state program makes sure low-income, uninsured women have access to free breast and cervical cancer screenings.