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We live in the so called Information Age where statistical figures abound. But when it comes to the breadth and scope of cancer, putting those statistics into perspective is helpful. For example, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 1.68 million new cancer cases will be identified in the U.S. this year. Sounds like a lot. But what if I told you 1.68 million people is nearly the size of the city populations of San Antonio, Waco, and Temple, Texas, combined?

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, with about a quarter million new cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Each October, breast cancer awareness month promotes awareness of the disease and the need for more research into cures, as well as to celebrate breakthroughs in treatment that helped create more than 3 million survivors in the U.S.

Texas Oncology patient, Monica Patrick knew something was off when she noticed a small area swelling under her arm. After a sharp pain in her arm, she began to seek medical help to determine the pain's cause.

Mother and daughter duo, Becky and April Done, have been each other’s support system as the two fought their individual battles with breast cancer. April, diagnosed in 2013, is cancer-free after extensive treatment. In the summer of 2016, Becky learned that she had Stage 2 inflammatory breast cancer. Dr. Heidi Jordan at Texas Oncology—Grapevine — the same doctor who treated April — designed Becky’s treatment plan.

For Linda Cummins and Bekah Thomas, their bond on the tennis court strengthened them for their fights against breast cancer. Dr. Debra Patt, Dr. Beth Hellerstedt, and Dr. Heather King have led the charge on fighting the two women’s breast cancer.

In the U.S., one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. News and information about breast cancer has helped increase awareness about the disease tremendously. While awareness of breast cancer has improved, the disease unfortunately remains the second-deadliest cancer among American women.

Dr. Claude Denham & Dr. Kartik Konduri of Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center discuss risk factors, signs and symptoms as well as prevention methods for lung cancer with the hosts and listeners of DocTalk Live, a radio show dedicated to educating the DFW area on all aspects of healthcare.

During Karen Phillips’ battle against breast cancer she enjoyed her 70th birthday, celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary and inspired others to fight for life’s milestone moments. After completing chemotherapy treatment under the care of medical oncologist Dr. Laurence Tokaz and radiation oncologist Dr. Catherine Wu, Karen marked another major milestone with a pink party for 50 friends and family members.

The first Dallas pink pages story of 2017 features Elizabeth Stepp, an avid runner and a patient of Dr. Thomas and Dr. Juturi. Elizabeth overcame the shock of learning she had Stage 3 invasive lobular carcinoma and decided to run through the pain rather than away from it, and plans to cross the finish line at this year’s prestigious Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8.

The first featured patient of the Start Telegram’s pink pages segment is Tiffany Lowery, an army veteran and patient of Dr. Sanjay Oommen. Months before her own diagnosis, Tiffany’s 6-year-old son was diagnosed with lymphoma, but thanks to the support of family and physicians, she and her son are both now in remission.