breast cancer

For most in Louisiana a porch light is a shining symbol of home but different colored porch lights can convey different messages.

Almost everyone in Louisiana has a connection to someone who either has or has been treated for cancer. These are the most diagnosed cancers in Louisiana.

The politician has taken the attack and turned it into a fundraiser for cancer research.

We are sad to have to report that breast cancer survivor and local advocate for finding a cure, Ethel Precht has passed away at the age of 79.

Don’t be fooled by the pretty pink everything coming to a store near everywhere this month. Cancer is not pretty.

The Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Walk is one of the premier charity events of the year. This year's walk is slated for October 19th. It's a great family event, so make plans to attend for a good cause and a good time with family and friends. Here are all the details about the event plus a link to register to walk.

Kellie Pickler is a true crusader in the fight against breast cancer. Not only did the singer shave her head in a show of solidarity with her friend who is battling the disease and undergoing treatment, which results in hair loss, but the singer also dyed her hair hot pink to show her continued support of breast cancer awareness.

There was a great crowd at yesterday;s Ethel Precht Breast Cancer 3K yesterday. The walkers and volunteers all enjoyed the beautiful morning. Some decided to get ready for the walk with a little dance.

Since 2004, the Ethel Precht Breast Cancer 3K has been raising funds to help those in Calcasieu and Cameron parishes stricken with the horrible disease.  And now, eight years later, it's growing and raising even more money.

The color pink isn’t something most people normally associate with the Grand Ole Opry, but in October, to help spread awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, country’s most venerable institution will be going pink for the third straight year. Martina McBride has been announced as the headliner for the third annual Opry Goes Pink concert, to be held October 22 in support of Women Rock for the C

We feel pretty confident that everyone reading this has a connection to someone with breast cancer. Unfortunately, that’s the common nature of breast cancer in the modern world. While things are better than they used to be – the overall survival rate of breast cancer is now 85 percent – it’s still too low a number by far. Only a 100-percent survival rate would be acceptable! That’s why the Ethe