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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.
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.
For information on Women’s Health, click here.
Buddy Check 7
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.
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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for men in the U.S.
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There are things you can do to take care of your skin and help prevent the cancer.
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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.
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In 2021 lung cancer screening guidelines were revised to include more people.
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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.
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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.
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Endometriosis is more common in women in their reproductive years.
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Weston mother shares her story of breast cancer survival
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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.
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Last year, the department raised about $3,000 for breast cancer donations. This year, they hope to top that.
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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.
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The key to beating breast cancer can often be detecting it early.
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Ovarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women and often goes undetected for long periods of time.
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HPV can cause changes in cells on the cervix, vulva, anus, penis, mouth, and throat. In the most severe cases, it can lead to cancer.
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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.
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Osteoporosis affects 44 million Americans every year. That's why doctors say it's important to get bone density scans as you age.
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Most cervical cancers, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented or treated, especially with early diagnosis.
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A boutique at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston provides wigs and other post-mastectomy garments to oncology patients.
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Dense breast tissue is found in more than 40 percent of women older than 40.
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Buddy Check 7: Genetic analysis paving the way for better, more personalized breast cancer treatment
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.
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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!”
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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.
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Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced legislation to promote the use of preventive health care services, like physicals, mammograms, and other cancer screenings, and routine examinations.
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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.
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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.
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Mobile mammography is a tool to expand access to important screenings for women in the fight against breast cancer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Buddy Check 7: Marshfield Clinic joins national project to address disparities in breast cancer care
Marshfield Clinic is getting involved in a national project to address disparities when it comes to breast cancer clinical trials, screenings and care.
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Metastatic breast cancer is a cancer that has spread to another part of the body; most commonly, the liver, brain, bones, or lungs.
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There can be several side effects as a result of cancer treatment. A condition called lymphedema can be one.
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According to mobile services manager Myron Gadke, Marshfield Clinic found more positive breast cancer diagnoses this year, screening less patients.
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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.
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BUDDY CHECK 7: Trial compares 2D and 3D mammograms
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BUDDY CHECK 7: COVID vaccines and mammograms, which is more important?
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Buddy Check 7: FDA approves breast cancer vaccine for clinical trials
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Study looks at correlation between obesity and breast cancer risk
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BUDDY CHECK 7: Breast care nurses discuss passion for helping others amid pandemic
clinic uses tool to assess breast cancer risk
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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.
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Caring for someone with cancer can be hard now there’s help for those supporting a patient.
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In a one-on-one interview, Holly Chilsen talks to her mom about her breast cancer diagnosis and the aftermath that's followed.
BUDDY CHECK 7 WEEK: WWWP helps hundreds get preventative care
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WSAW’s Holly Chilsen undergoes first mammogram
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For some women, their run-ins with breast cancer come early.
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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.
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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.
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Not much in our lives these days is untouched by the impact of the coronavirus.
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It's never too late to go back to school, right? After spending years in acute care, nurse practitioner Laura Lauer felt compelled to switch gears
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Battling breast cancer can sometimes leave patients with scars and very different breast tissue than what they had before.
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Marshfield Clinic currently has more than 120 open clinical trials, 13 of which involve breast cancer.
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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.
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Routine check-ups and mammograms can help detect cancer early and potentially keep it from spreading.
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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.
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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.
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Battling breast cancer can lead to various forms of treatment.
One of the most common, being radiation.
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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.
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Doctor Hajira Yasmin is working to empower women and make them feel confident about their bodies, after breast cancer.
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A newer resident in the Northwoods is wasting no time settling into her new home, and already giving back to the community.
A mammography trial is now underway, looking to compare the traditional 2D mammogram, to the newer 3D version.
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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.
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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.
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NewsChannel 7 will host its fourth annual Buddy Check 7 Phone Bank on Thursday, Oct. 18. It will run 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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Hundreds of people came out to Stoney Acres farm in Athens Thursday night to support Shyra Martyn, who’s battling cancer for a second time.
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A new treatment is being offered at Marshfield Clinic, that's helping patients battle breast cancer faster than ever before.
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Imagine the stress of being a mom to a 7, 4 and 2-year-old. Now, imagine having stage 3 breast cancer at the same time.
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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.
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Breast density plays an important role when doctors look at a mammogram to try and detect breast cancer.
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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.
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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.
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Five University of California medical centers are working to recruit 100,000 woman for a major study on breast cancer.
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Breast cancer screenings are routine procedures that you and your doctor perform to check breast health before there are any symptoms of a problem.
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Marshfield Clinic is an image of 12 lemons to educate women on the potential warning signs of breast cancer.
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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.
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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.
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It's a diagnosis that turned Bobby Helgeson's world upside down more than a decade ago. News that she had breast cancer and not long to live.
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A new study questions the value of mammograms for breast cancer screening.
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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.
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One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. It's the reason why WSAW-TV's Buddy Check 7 is so important.
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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.
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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.
For information on Women’s Health, click here.