The Pink Paper that Reads "We Can Cure It"

The Pink Paper that Reads “We Can Cure It”

By
Joel Streed

October 2, 2012

Mayo Clinic was prominently featured in The Florida Times-Union's eight-page special section “Breast Cancer 2012 – We Can Cure It” in their September 30, 2012 newspaper which focuses on how today's medical advances are helping breast cancer survival rates hit an all-time high.

This pink-covered section of Jacksonville's local daily newspaper features commentary by and photos of several Mayo Clinic physicians and other breast cancer experts on such topics as breast cancer prevention, breast cancer detection, breast cancer genomics and breast cancer surgery.

[Read the four Mayo Clinic mentioned stories by following each of the headlines below]

"Solid Advice, but No Magic Bullet for Keeping Breast Cancer at Bay"
There is no surefire way to prevent breast cancer, the experts say, no magic bullet to keep it at bay. But there are steps women can take to minimize their risk. And if they get the disease, there are things they can do to keep it from becoming life-threatening.
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"Early Detection Vital in Breast Cancer Battle"
Marion Lord is a testament to the importance of detecting breast cancer at an early stage. The Jacksonville resident said hers was caught when it was 6 millimeters, or slightly smaller than a garden pea.
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"Family History Can Play a Role"
Scientists have known for a long time that genetics play a role in cancer risk and that isolating and treating mutated cells that cause cancer may revolutionize the way cancer is treated on a patient-by-patient basis.
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"Early Detection Makes Lumpectomies a Viable Option"
Years ago, when a woman developed breast cancer, she faced the prospect of losing her breast, a lifesaving necessity. Today she has another option — the removal of just the cancer and a bit of tissue around it, preserving the rest of her breast.
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