Good News Notes: “Don Sol Mexican Restaurant is hosting a fundraiser for a local woman battling cancer. Marion resident, Krista Tacderas, was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer in March. ‘Everything was just kind of first rolling out, so my family was able to go with me to my first appointment with my breast surgeon…but…
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Mathew Knowles Wants to Save Lives After Surviving Breast Cancer
Good News Notes: “The first time Mathew Knowles spotted a pinprick-size red dot on his shirt, in July 2019, he didn’t think much of it. Nor the next day, when the music producer and father to superstars Beyoncé and Solange found another spot on his shirt. When it happened a third time, though, Knowles, 68, brought it up to…
Kathy Bates Reflects on Lymphedema and Her Fight to Find a Cure
Good News Notes: “While the holidays are all about spending it with your loved ones, many people also take a moment to help others — and Kathy Bates is doing just that by trying to find a cure to lymphedema.” “The actress has been dealing with her own bout with lymphedema as a result of having…
Breast cancer survivor says fitness was key to her recovery
Good News Notes: “Donna Hopkins has survived breast cancertwice and lost part of her left leg due to an unrelated blood clot. But none of those trials has slowed her down. In fact, this lifelong athlete went on to become a competitive rower — and now she’s even thinking about trying ice hockey.” “I tell…
7Everyday Hero: Cancer survivor gives hearts of hope to those still in the fight
Good News Notes: “Willard needed her pillow in 2015 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following her double mastectomy, nurse navigator Ellen Buchannan gave her the pillow gift.” “It’s why she started JWill Pink Village. To date, the nonprofit has sent 2,500 pillows to people battling breast cancer across the country.” “How it works,…