It’s crucial for everyone to ensure their health remains a top priority. It’s the reason why Marshfield Clinic Health System and NewsChannel 7 bring you Buddy Check 7, a women’s health awareness program.
Our goal is to educate and encourage women to take control of their health by staying aware, scheduling regular screenings and reminding their “buddies” to do the same. The earlier any issue is diagnosed, the more likely treatment will be successful.
We invite you to join us. Watch for our special Buddy Check 7 reports on the 7th of every month.
Buddy Check 7 is sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Health System.
Some birthdays come with identifiable milestones: at age 16, you can get a driver’s license; at 18, you can vote and become a legal adult. Age 45 is the year most people are recommended to get a colonoscopy.
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. However, colon cancer can be prevented if it’s caught in time.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but with the holiday season also comes an increased risk for death from a cardiac event. The Chief Science Officer for the American Heart Association says it’s a grim reality of the winter holiday season.
Knowing your risk factors for breast cancer can help you and your doctor make decisions about your health and your chances of developing breast cancer. One way to get a picture of your risk factors is through genetic testing.
For those who have a suspicion that they have breast cancer, the only way to know for sure is through an invasive surgical biopsy. However, new research is finding ways to turn a diagnostic surgery into a simple blood test.
During the summer months spending as much time outside as possible can be tempting. But if you’re spending time outside, you’ll want to make sure you’re protecting your skin from the sun -- and checking yourself regularly for skin cancer.
Genetics are playing an increasingly important role in how we look at our health now and in the future. Right now, Marshfield Clinic Cancer Care and Research Center is using genetic testing to better care for breast cancer patients.
It started in 2017 when she saw a particularity full set of mums. “I put them up to my chest and took a picture and thought this is great. Go get your mum’s checked!”
Marshfield Clinic’s Cancer Care and Research Center is staying busy with nearly a dozen clinical trials for breast cancer patients-- from those that evaluate radiation therapy before and after surgery, to a handful that look into which current standard of care has the best outcomes.
Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced legislation to promote the use of preventive health care services, like physicals, mammograms, and other cancer screenings, and routine examinations.
A recent report says there are more than 3.8 million women in the U.S. with a history of breast cancer. But, as Veronica Lyon explained, family history isn’t always a reliable factor in diagnosing the disease.
For more than a decade, Dan Neve has been traveling to automotive events all over the country raising awareness for breast cancer prevention and treatment through a passion that he loves.
A creative night of art and awareness returns to Wittenberg to raise funds for Marshfield Clinic cancer patients. But organizers need artists to “think pink” and help create the night’s main attractions.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. During the week of Oct. 4-8, NewsChannel will highlight the work of nonprofits working to raise awareness and the advancement of treatment options for those with the diagnosis.
Now, a new assessment is available that does just that – helping ensure that all women at risk of hereditary breast cancer can benefit from potentially lifesaving genetic insights.
Marshfield Clinic is getting involved in a national project to address disparities when it comes to breast cancer clinical trials, screenings and care.
A doctor from Marshfield Health System explains how women in menopause can know if hormone replacement therapy is right for them if they are considered high risk for breast cancer.
Cattail Cottage is now available for cancer patients and one caregiver, with a referral from a doctor. It offers a temporary living space for cancer patients living 40 or more miles away to get their treatment at Marshfield Clinic.
Most Americans fall short of the recommended daily intake of fiber.
For women, this is especially important, since a fiber-rich diet could help ward off breast cancer.
As warmer temperatures try to work their way back into Wisconsin, many of us are feeling the urge to get outside. But, the sun isn't always easy on our skin.
You may know about some of the benefits of yoga for overall health. At one yoga studio in Wausau, they're offering a class with a specific clientele in mind, breast cancer patients.
The risk of being diagnosed with cancer can be increased due to a number of environmental factors, but some genetic factors also give people a higher chance of being diagnosed with the disease.
It's a relatively common medical procedure that occurs with any number of different findings during medical tests. A biopsy is a close examination of tissue.
Breast cancer can truly impact anyone at any time, but there is a portion of society that's already at a higher risk for developing the disease in their lifetime.
A panel consisting of surgeons, genetic counselors, physicians and breast health coordinators answered phone calls during the 4th annual Buddy Check phone bank held at WSAW-TV in partnership with Marshfield Clinic, Thursday.
NewsChannel 7 will host is fourth annual Buddy Check 7 Phone Bank on Thursday, Oct. 18. It will run 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Coverage will take place during our newscasts along with an extended half hour of coverage from 6:30-7 p.m.
Breast cancer is a disease often correlated with women. However, for Mark Boeck, he took the lead role in his family of bringing up the topic, after being tested for a genetic mutation that can put people at higher risk for developing the disease.
Doctors at Marshfield Clinic say the addition of 3D mammography in their screening process can pick up an additional 40% more cancers, they simply wouldn't have been able to see with a standard 2D image.
When it comes to breast cancer prevention there are certain aspects people can't control like genetics, race, gender and age. However there are health choices to make that can help prevent cancer.
At home genetic testing kits are enticing to people looking to know more about their family background, but when it comes to your health, specifically whether or not breast cancer may be in your genetics, some medical professionals warn, the direct to consumer options may not be best.
A better mammogram? Increasingly women are asked if they want a 3-D mammogram instead of the regular X-ray. Now U.S. health officials are starting a huge study to tell if the newer, sometimes pricier choice really improves screening for breast cancer.
Early detection is key to stopping breast cancer in it's tracks. But, for women who can't get to a hospital due to time or travel constraints, there's a way to bring a mammogram to you.
Just 10 years ago, many breast cancer fighters would most likely be told to omit physical activity and relax after treatment. But, according to some physical therapists, exercise may actually be the best medicine.
There are different opinions in the medical world on when and if at all women should conduct self-breast exams. The American Cancer Society says there's little evidence that the screening actually helps find cancer any earlier.
The National Cancer institute recommends that any patients who have a proven mutation in either their BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 gene, speak with a genetic counselor and receive genetic testing.
The Marshfield Clinic's Women's Day of Caring looks to bring comfort and support to cancer patients and survivors. One local woman found healing surrounded by women facing the same pain.
When doctors analyze a mammogram, one thing they consider is density. As a radiologist, Dr. Steven Sotile has analyzed thousands of images, looking for potential spots of cancer. But the more dense a breast is, the more white it appears on a mammogram.
It's a diagnosis that to many seems to come completely out of the blue. That's why, Marshfield Clinic works to provide patients with as much support as possible to try and get them on the fastest and smoothest road to breast cancer recovery.
A Wisconsin Rapids woman explains in this month's Buddy Check 7 report, that no matter how bad, your attitude is everything when it comes to fighting cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, there are an estimated 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States, a huge increase from only three million survivors in 1971. An event this weekend is celebrating that and encouraging positive thinking.
Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) is an integrated health system serving Wisconsin with more than 12,000 employees including more than 1,400 providers comprising over 170 specialties, a health plan, and research and education programs.