See The Race For The Cure 2007
Couldn't attend the Race for the Cure 2007? You can relive it here, with our exclusive Chopper4 pictures of the race from start to finish, interviews, a slideshow, and more. CBS4 is committed to help in the fight against breast cancer, and salutes those who took part in the race and joined in that support.
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Race For The Cure 2007
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Dr Sean's Health Files
Breast cancer tumors are often discovered when a lump is felt inside the breast tissue. Other times, more subtle abnormalities are picked up on screening mammography. But few women know that there is an aggressive form of breast cancer that often has no lump and instead appears as a rash or a swelling of the breast. It's called inflammatory breast cancer.
Inflammatory breast cancer is less common than other forms of breast cancer representing approximately 1-6% of all cases. Early in the course of the disease the breast tissue usually appears normal and there may be no abnormalities visible on mammogram. But as the cancer cells spread they block the lymphatic drainage of the breast. Lymph fluid builds up and the breast swells. The breast then reddens and often becomes hot and tender to touch. Sometimes there can be a dimpling of the skin that resembles the peel of an orange. The symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer often appear suddenly and the problem worsens rapidly. But due to the unusual symptoms inflammatory breast cancer is often confused with a breast infection called mastitis and as a result treatment is delayed.
If you see any unusual changes in your breast, it should immediately be brought to the attention of your doctor. If the condition does not improve after 1-week of antibiotics, a thorough breast cancer work-up should be performed including a breast biopsy with a skin biopsy.
BMW Ultimate Drive Crosses the Finish Line
The 12th Annual BMW Ultimate Drive test-drive to benefit Susan G. Komen For the Cure's Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate kicked off in South Florida this year on February 13 at Vista BMW in Coconut Creek. A fleet of 25 cars wrapped in pink ribbons will travel across the country to raise money and promote breast cancer awareness. The public was invited to try out BMW's latest 2008 vehicles, and BMW will donate $1 for every mile driven on behalf of the driver.
FIRST ANNUAL WOMEN'S WELLNESS CELEBRATION The Open Door Health Center hosted their First Annual Women's Wellness Celebration, Saturday, February 9th. The Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure graciously sponsored this event to benefit women from the South Dade communities of Homestead/Florida City. The event included presentations from experts in the field of women's health; a "healing fashion show," moving cultural dance presentations by local Haitian teens and celebrated breast cancer survivors with a testimony from Providencia Torres, mother of Latin Jazz flautist Nestor Torres. Various health screenings were offered; including cholesterol, blood pressure and BMI, made available through Miami's Sister to Sister National Women's Heart Day campaign. Through this event women disproportionately affected breast cancer, heart disease and diabetes learned how to better care for themselves, decreasing their risk of these debilitating diseases.
With Komen funds, the Open Door Health Center, a free clinic for the uninsured poor, provides breast cancer awareness education classes, both to their patients and the local community. Open Door's Women's Health Program also provides breast screening and facilitates diagnostic services, which are generously provided through Baptist Health South Florida and through the local Department of Health Project Screen.
REACH FOR THE STARS 2008 – RALLY FOR THE CURE GOLF SCRAMBLE The Weston Hills Women's Golf Association held its annual Rally for the Cure Golf Scramble to benefit Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® on February 12, 2008. The event was an 18 Hole Scramble followed by a luncheon.
In partnership with Lauderdale BMW of Pembroke Pines and the generous contributions of Northern Trust, Mayors Jewelers of Weston, MetroBank, Oak Construction Company, JEM Promotions and Weston Hills Country Club, more than 150 golfers and sponsors participated in this event which has been very successful for over a decade. Within the past four years, The WHWGA has raised more than $200,000 for the Rally for the Cure, Susan G. Komen events benefiting the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
Individual donations were made with golf hole sign sponsorship; sales of an angel pin and pink ribbon watch. A Silent Auction and raffle baskets provide opportunity for the community and club members to participate. This year the Weston Hills Women's Golf Association developed a "Tribute Card"; coming in a set of 5 cards for $50. The cards are a perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, and a wonderful way to memorialize someone's passing. For a little more than the cost of a greeting card we can continue the fight against breast cancer. All of the profits from these cards go directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.