Stories tagged with "breast cancer"

Players to wear splash of pink by Mike Chappell

Reggie Wayne is one of numerous Indianapolis Colts eager to pitch in and promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month today at Lucas Oil Stadium. The veteran wide receiver lost an aunt to... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Pink merchandise marks silver year of breast cancer awareness month by Tj Banes

This month marks the silver anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign to bring financial and educational support to the cause. The promotion includes... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Martha's line at Home Depot by indystar

From patio furniture to home decor, Martha Stewart Living is pairing up with The Home Depot to introduce an exclusive line of products. With prices from $399 to $1,999, the... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Vinatieri takes blame for missed FGs by Phil Richards

If there are issues with the Indianapolis Colts field goal team, kicker Adam Vinatieri is hogging the blame. “Doing it as long as I’ve done it, I need to make sure... – Oct 02, 2009 at 1:06 AM in Colts

6th-grader starts fundraiser for breast-cancer research by Gretchen Becker

A sixth-grade student has rallied her school to raise money for breast-cancer awareness. International School of Indiana student Disney Stallworth has started a community-service... – Sep 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM in North Marion County

Walk raises $1.3 million by indystar

A total of 553 women and men who walked 38 miles last weekend raised $1.3 million during the inaugural Weekend to End Breast Cancer in Indianapolis. The funds will support the St.... – Sep 29, 2009 at 10:54 PM in Health & Fitness

Martha's line at Home Depot by indystar

From patio furniture to home decor, Martha Stewart Living is pairing up with The Home Depot to introduce an exclusive line of products. Ranging in price from $399 to $1,999, the... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Smoker or not, no one deserves this pain by indystar

My mother, Judy Henry, passed away on June 24, 2004, six weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She had never smoked, yet whenever I told people how she died, the first... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Obesity could become top cancer cause by indystar

LONDON — Being fat could become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries in the coming years, European researchers said Thursday. Being overweight or obese... – Sep 24, 2009 at 3:09 PM in Nation & World

Walkers to raise millions this weekend to help conquer breast cancer by Barb Berggoetz

Loree Kaiser never has been diagnosed with breast cancer. But her grandmother died of the disease. So did her mother. A sister, who had a radical mastectomy, is a 20-year survivor.... – Sep 24, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Health & Fitness

Ovarian cancer benefit by indystar

Ovar’coming Together, Indiana’s nonprofit resource and education organization for ovarian cancer, is holding its 11th annual Ovarian Cancer Run&Walk on Saturday,... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

In the pink: Firetruck in Fishers promotes cancer survival by Carrie Ritchie

A pink firetruck is coming to Fishers Town Hall this afternoon to promote breast cancer awareness. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, people can visit the truck to have lunch and learn... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:20 PM in Fishers

Let's be there for the Fever by indystar

Indiana Fever Coach Lin Dunn has issued a special invitation to residents of this basketball-rich state: Come see her team of talented, hardworking players perform tonight at... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Cats can soothe cancer victims by indystar

Women and their cats. A recent Purina Cat Chow survey of breast cancer survivors found that 84 percent of those who had cats believed their pet had a calming effect during... – Sep 16, 2009 at 4:16 PM in Health & Fitness

Linda Sue Marciniak by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Linda Sue Ewald Marciniak, 58, Noblesville, died Sept. 14, 2009, at Community Hospital, Anderson. Mrs. Marciniak was a pediatric nurse practitioner at Riley... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Turning to the pedal helps her find the mettle to deal with cancer by indystar

Cindi Hart, 47, Indianapolis, registered nurse at Regenstrief Institute Since the first time I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was looking for people who understood how... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Day of Caring draws volunteers in Boone County by Mark Ambrogi

Debbie Smith was shocked when she learned the United Way would actually come to her house to work on her garden. As part of a United Way of Central Indiana’s Day of Caring in... – Sep 02, 2009 at 8:53 PM in Zionsville

Sampling spirits, cigars and gourmet foods by indystar

Sample an array of single malt scotch, bourbons, vodka, tequila, gin and other spirits at the first Indy Whisky&Fine Spirits Expo to be help from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 24... – Aug 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM in Food & Drink

Survivors of cancer learn fly-fishing by Barb Berggoetz

Amy Hayes says she’s not “outdoorsy,” and she doesn’t fish often. But she’s eager to go on a weekend fly-fishing retreat in Southern Indiana next... – Aug 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM in Health & Fitness

Breast cancer research by indystar

While breast cancer is less common in Hispanic women, those who get it tend to have more aggressive cases than others, researchers say. They don’t know why, however. In an... – Aug 05, 2009 at 7:06 PM in Health & Fitness