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Buddy Check 16 | With Toni Valliere
Freeman Health System and KSN 16 Your Hometown News have joined forces to educate women about breast health and remind them to
do their monthly breast self-examination. On the 16th of each month, Toni Valliere shares a story of hope against breast cancer to the women of the Four
States.For more information on the Buddy Check 16 program click here and request an information packet.
Buddy Check 16 Stories
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2011 December Buddy Check 16
Digital mammography has dramatically changed the way women today are diagnosed with breast cancer.
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November 2011 Buddy Check 16
Children can sometimes be the motivating source that keeps parents focused on getting healthy. That's especially true for one breast cancer survivor who lost her mother...
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October Buddy Check
Prevention is key
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Stationary Pet Scan
Pet scans are currently the most effective way to check for cancer recurrences. The technology offers significant advantages over other forms of imaging in detecting...
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August Buddy Check
When you're facing the biggest challenge of your life, it helps to have a good support system.
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Replacing Prosthetics Lost in the Storm
When the May 22nd storm ripped through Joplin, it left several women without the one item that made them feel complete after having a mastectomy,...
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Freeman Reflection Garden
No one should have to battle cancer alone. But during the fight there are times patients need to be alone to reflect on their life. In this...
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Look Good Feel Better
Losing your hair overnight can be devastating for women undergoing chemotherapy treatments. But thanks to a program called Look Good Feel Better, patients are able...
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March 2011 Buddy Check 16
Growing up, your parents may have told you to take your vitamins to stay healthy. But when it comes to preventing cancer, vitamins may not be...
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Freeman Buddy Check 16 - Breast Prosthesis
Surviving breast cancer is a huge victory. But for those who undergo a mastectomy, that victory may be harder to celebrate. In this month's Freeman Buddy Check...
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January Buddy Check 16
Joplin - Imagine celebrating a new bundle of joy and soon after finding a lump in your breast. It was reality for one Carthage woman, but...
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December Buddy Check 16
Finding a lump in your breast can be a scary experience, but advancements in technology allow you to get answers more quickly. And as common as...
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November Buddy Check 16
Each year hundreds of thousands of women undergo breast augmentation surgery. So chances are you or someone you know has implants. But you may not...
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October Buddy Check 16
Joplin - October is breast cancer awareness month and each year the disease claims thousands of lives. But women aren't the only ones affected. Men can also...
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September Buddy Check 16
Eating right and regular exercise can help keep us all healthy... But getting a yearly mammogram is just as important when it comes to early...
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