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Breast Cancer

Shayna Hamilton, left, is cheered by members of the Camas High School girls basketball team after making a shot in to a pink recycling bin during the Downtown Camas Association's Girls' Night Out on Sept. 25.

Keeping cancer survivors in the pink

Shayna Hamilton, left, is cheered by members of the Camas High School girls basketball team after making a shot in to a pink recycling bin during the Downtown Camas Association's Girls' Night Out on Sept. 25.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

After years of providing care for breast cancer survivors, Dr. Allen Gabriel realized he wasn't equipped to handle a key component of their recovery. Read story

Dean Black of Vancouver was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

Man’s breast cancer diagnosis was surprise

Dean Black of Vancouver was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Dean Black has been healthy his whole life. Read story

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner reviews the mammogram of a 50-year-old woman diagnosed with breast cancer at the Vancouver Clinic's Breast Care Center in February.

Local doctor makes case for annual mammograms

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner reviews the mammogram of a 50-year-old woman diagnosed with breast cancer at the Vancouver Clinic's Breast Care Center in February.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Earlier this year, a Canadian study challenging the need for annual mammograms prompted women across the country to question whether they needed the yearly X-rays. Read story

Runners prepare for the start of the seventh annual Girlfriends Half Marathon -- now named Girlfriends Run for a Cure -- on a chilly morning in October 2013.

New name, distance for fundraising marathon

Runners prepare for the start of the seventh annual Girlfriends Half Marathon -- now named Girlfriends Run for a Cure -- on a chilly morning in October 2013.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

The annual Girlfriends race in downtown Vancouver has a new name and a new addition, but it still has the same goal in its eighth year as it did in its first: Raise money for breast cancer research. Read story

Matt Ferguson, 20, created Matt's Chemo Bags when he was 14 years old and his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ferguson's mom received a bag full of comfort items, such as a blanket, candy, puzzles and lotion.

Matt’s Chemo Bags started after mom’s diagnosis

Matt Ferguson, 20, created Matt's Chemo Bags when he was 14 years old and his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ferguson's mom received a bag full of comfort items, such as a blanket, candy, puzzles and lotion.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Matt Ferguson was 14 years old when his mom, Julie Ferguson, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Read story

Susan Pagel of Battle Ground, left, high-fives fellow breast cancer survivor Becky Ewer at a social event sponsored by the nonprofit Pink Lemonade Project this summer in Jamison Square in Portland.

Body image, personal choices factor into breast reconstruction surgery

Susan Pagel of Battle Ground, left, high-fives fellow breast cancer survivor Becky Ewer at a social event sponsored by the nonprofit Pink Lemonade Project this summer in Jamison Square in Portland.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Susan Pagel was diagnosed with breast cancer Sept. 16, 2013. Read story

Susan Gotshall, 43, works out Aug. 25 at CrossFit Untamed in Vancouver. Gotshall said CrossFit put her in the best position -- physically, mentally and emotionally -- to go through her breast cancer diagnosis, surgery and recovery.

CrossFit gave Vancouver woman fitness for the fight

Susan Gotshall, 43, works out Aug. 25 at CrossFit Untamed in Vancouver. Gotshall said CrossFit put her in the best position -- physically, mentally and emotionally -- to go through her breast cancer diagnosis, surgery and recovery.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Susan Gotshall had always struggled to find activities that motivated her to exercise. Read story

Dr. Allen Gabriel, second from right, injects Botox into the pectoral muscle of a patient during breast reconstruction surgery Sept. 2 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

Botox plays powerful healing role

Dr. Allen Gabriel, second from right, injects Botox into the pectoral muscle of a patient during breast reconstruction surgery Sept. 2 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

The decision to undergo a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery was an easy one for Erin Graves. Read story

10 myths about breast cancer

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Learn the truth Read story

Kaiser, Komen join forces to aid Latinas

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

After losing a sister to breast cancer nine years ago, Socorro Hernandez, 46, knew about the importance of early screening. Read story