April 2008 Buddy Check
Monday, April 21, 2008 @6:02pm CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

One four state woman says she has an important lesson to share with others.. She learned it first hand after being diagnosed with breast cancer last fall. One four state woman says she has an important lesson to share with others.
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Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.
~ Oprah Winfrey ~
March 2008 Buddy Check
Friday, March 21, 2008 @11:34am CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

A program at Freeman Health System is helping cancer patients "look good and feel better".
It's designed to help women, and the benefits are obvious on the smiles of those who leave the class.
In our Freeman Buddy Check 16 report, KSN’S Tiffany Alaniz takes us to "look good, feel better" at the Freeman Cancer Institute.
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February 2008 Buddy Check
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @3:26pm CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

A yoga class at Freeman Health System is making a huge difference for cancer patients. Those who attend say it changes their body, mind, and spirit. In our Freeman Buddy Check 16, we visit with one breast cancer patient who says the class has been a great part of her treatment. Tina Nolin is enjoying a weekly yoga class at Freeman's cancer institute. Tina was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer and after undergoing a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery has suffered from lymphadema in her arm. She says the entire situation has been life altering.
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Buddy Check January 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008 @2:06pm CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

"This would not be bearable without the nurses." That's the way one patient at the Freeman Cancer Institute described the role of nurses and the help they provide patients. Tonight in our Freeman Buddy Check 16 report, we meet two nurses who make a world of difference every day. Connie Mock is working with breast cancer patient Michael. She works at the cancer institute as a chemo and triage nurse. It's a role, she's kept close to her heart for years. "
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Strong Survivor
Friday, December 21, 2007 @1:11pm CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

A four state woman who is a ten year survivor of breast cancer made a choice that has changed her life.
It's wasn't a quick decision, but one that has helped her smile a little more and put a spring in her step.
Lisa Holden has dedicated her life to helping others.
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Buddy Check -November 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 @4:08pm CST

A four state woman has met her battle with cancer with optimism, faith and great support from family and friends.
She says this has made all the difference in her journey over the last few months.
Peggy fuller was diagnosed in June in our Freeman Buddy Check 16, she shares her story and her advice for others.
Peggy Fuller had gone in for her normal mammogram when doctors determined an area needed to be biopsied.
After several tests and waiting she and her husband went in to hear the diagnosis.
The doctors told Peggy she had breast cancer.. Steve kept positive by believing in the good odds of catching it early..
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Brast Cancer Survivor MaryAnne Foxx
Friday, October 26, 2007 @10:01am CST
Reported by: Iris Hermosillo

According to the American cancer society over 178,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed just this year.
It's a journey for many women and an uphill battle.
In our Freeman Buddy Check 16, we meet a Kansas woman who has remained strong in her fight against multiple battles with cancer.
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Buddy Check - September 2007 Supplement Recommendations
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 @10:21am CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

Some dietary changes have a preventive effect for many types of cancer. And your intake of different supplements can affect your overall health as well. In our Freeman Buddy Check 16, we have details on the supplements that are recommended and which are discouraged.
Doctor say your body can only absorb so much at a certain time.
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Buddy Check-August 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007 @11:44am CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

Research suggests that physical activity, a healthy diet and a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of getting breast cancer or even having breast cancer come back.
In addition, diet plays a huge role for those in treatment for cancer. In our Freeman Buddy Check 16, we have details about eating well to help yourself.
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Buddy Check-June 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 @12:10pm CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

The American Cancer Society reports almost 180 thousand women in the United States will be found to have invasive breast cancer this year alone.
Many of those women have a family history of breast or even ovarian cancer.
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Freeman Buddy Check-May 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 @12:00pm CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

This month, we meet two amazing women who share a friendship that has lasted 20 years.
The two enjoy spending time together visiting and working part time at Chico’s in Joplin.
They believe in being each other's buddy in the fight against breast cancer.
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Freeman Buddy Check-April 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 @11:36am CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

Tykerb, a once daily pill, was approved by the f-d-a last month as a tool to help treat breast cancer.
It's designed for women who have an aggressive form of breast cancer, called her-2 positive when it has metastasized or spread.
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Freeman Buddy Check-March 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 @11:35am CST
Reported by: Tiffany Alaniz

We're excited to be partnered with Freeman Health System for this important life-saving segment that will unite women across the four states.
We hope the stories will benefit you, your family, and friends.
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