Tricia Sloma, Maureen
McFadden, and the entire team at WNDU-TV
is proud to team up with The Women’s Task Force of St. Joseph Regional
Medical Center to support 16 Buddy Check.
Every
member of Women’s Task Force is a cancer survivor. As survivors, they
know that early detection is the key to the best outcomes. The 16 Buddy
Check is a support program to help you fight the second most common
cancer among women in the United States — breast cancer.
The first step toward the early detection of breast
cancer is
performing a self-breast examination
once a month. Routine breast self-examinations save lives every year by
detecting breast cancer in its early stage. Numerous studies have
concluded that women diagnosed with breast cancer while in its early
stage have a five-year survival rate of 97 percent.
Unfortunately,
many women have never performed a breast
self-examination. WNDU-TV, The Women’s Task Force, and 16 Buddy Check
wants to change this. On the 16th of every month, 16 Buddy Check will
remind you to do your monthly breast self-examination. And we want you
to remind a Buddy to do the same! Together, you and your 16 Buddy will
help each other. To sign up for the email service just fill out
this form and start receiving the
monthly reminders.
16 Buddy Check Online is your home for information,
questions, and other breast cancer resources. For example, check out
the
frequently asked questions for mammograms
and for
digital mammograms.
The Women’s Task Force and WNDU-TV want to help
women in Michiana take a proactive step toward the early detection of
breast cancer. Be sure to check-in for monthly updates including, news
and resources about the fight against breast cancer. It may just save
your life.
Links to websites which have helpful breast cancer
information:
Women's Task Force The
Saint
Joseph Regional Medical Center Women’s Task Force is a local
organization comprised of women cancer survivors. Their website is home
to information about all different kinds of cancer and local resources
for people living with cancer, including support organizations like
“Young Survivors,” a breast cancer awareness group.
Saint Joseph Regional
Medical Center - Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer Awareness
Komen The
Northern Indiana website for Susan G. Komen for the Cure provides
information about local news, events, and fundraisers relating to
breast cancer. Links to the national Komen website, which provides a
wealth of information about breast cancer, including facts, treatment,
support, therapy, and research.
NCCSNational
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Website for the oldest
survivor-led cancer advocacy group in the country. Their focus is on
making changes at the federal level regarding research, financing, and
regulation of cancer care. The site provides information on all types
of cancer and how to get involved with advocacy, including internship
and volunteer opportunities.
United Health Services
- Indiana Breast and Cervical CancerThe
Indiana Breast
& Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) website. The BCCP provides
high-quality screening and diagnostic services, including free breast
exams, pap tests, and mammograms to women who qualify for the program
based on age and income. United Health Services is the local
administrator of this government-funded program.
National Breast Cancer
Coalition A grassroots advocacy
organization that lobbies
specifically for policies that affect breast cancer research,
diagnosis, and treatment. Their website provides information about
cancer research and education, as well as how to get involved with
breast cancer advocacy.
River
Bend Cancer Services An
excellent local resource for any cancer diagnosis, support, and
treatment. Their resources include education, financial support, and
counseling services for local residents and families fighting cancer.
