March 20, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health
A group of two dozen women in matching shirts gathered at the Portland waterfront on a recent sunny evening, stretching and calling out chants to each other. They’re part of a new dragon boating team made up of breast cancer survivors called Pacific Northwest Pink Lemonade — a joining of… Read story
November 18, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Health Free
Pink Lemonade Project received a $245,500 grant, the largest grant the organization has ever seen, from the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund. Read story
October 25, 2022, 6:02am Breast Cancer
Heather James first discovered a lump in her breast in the spring of 2020 while swiping away conditioner that had dripped down from her hair in the shower. Read story
October 9, 2022, 6:05am Breast Cancer
The Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade Project is growing exponentially. Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:41am Breast Cancer
When Lucy Beltran found out she had breast cancer in 2019, she scoured the internet searching for an Oregon or Washington support group in Spanish, her native language. After not finding any Latina support groups, she settled on the Pink Lemonade Project’s English support group, figuring it was “better than… Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:39am Breast Cancer
The months after a breast cancer diagnosis can be frightening as patients weigh the pros and cons of treatment approaches. Patients may discuss radiation, chemotherapy, mastectomies and reconstruction with their oncologists. These days, there’s another thing that patients might add to that list: cannabis. Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:37am Breast Cancer
Sonja Trytko sought help at an urgent care clinic when she felt intense pain in her chest. The doctor sent her for a CT scan to rule out a blood clot. The diagnosis was a surprise: Trytko, then only 38, learned she had metastatic breast cancer. Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:35am Breast Cancer
After going to the doctor for a pulmonary angiogram in the summer of 2020, Jaron Farley heard news she hadn’t expected: Her breast implant had ruptured, and there was a chance she’d need it replaced. Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:30am Breast Cancer
Stir together the unexpected stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic and the easy comfort that alcohol brings stressed-out people. Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:30am Breast Cancer
Do you know if your breasts are fatty or dense? Read story