Hairstylist Sal Malafronte’s attention to detail ensures a nice coif — and saved a client’s life. Last fall, Malafronte discovered a spot on the back of client Cathy Shattuck’s head that “seemed a little off.” “I said, ‘You should check it out. It looks weird,” said Malafronte, artistic director at Salon Mario Russo. “This was probably only my second time doing her hair and I was very gentle in my approach. She didn’t seem to be
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Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and Kelsey Grammer‘s ex-wife, Camille, who carries the BRCA 2 mutation linked to ovarian cancer, applauds Angelina Jolie‘s decision to go public with her preventative double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. Just last week Jolie revealed, in a piece for she wrote for the New York Times, she had a preventative double mastectomy after medical tests indicated she had the “faulty”
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As the legendary front man of The Who, Roger Daltrey has been entertaining fans across the globe for decades – but his latest project goes beyond the music, and into the lives of some very special fans here in America: Cancer patients. “I’ve been supporting a charity called Teenage Cancer Trust, which was started by my doctor, who recognized, within our system of medical care, that the age group from 13-25 are very, very specific,”
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A Minnesota teen who penned the heartbreaking song “Clouds” after learning he had terminal bone cancer, reaching millions around the globe after his performance went viral on YouTube, has died. “Maybe someday I’ll see you again,” Zach Sobiech sang in a performance initially recorded on his cellphone, then recorded in a studio with professional musicians. “We’ll fly up in the clouds and we’ll never see the end.” “Maybe someday I’ll see you again, we’ll fly
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The 10th annual Bridgeport Hospital Home Run will take place, rain or shine, on Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m., beginning and ending at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard, 500 Main Street, Bridgeport. Health Notes is a weekly feature that highlights health and wellness news in the area. Hospitals and other health related agencies may e-mail items to scappetta@hersamacorn.com. Breast cancer risks Dr. Denise Barajas, MD, FACS, breast surgeon and medical director of the Hewitt Center for
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Allana Maiden wanted her mother to feel beautiful again after she’d undergone a radical mastectomy. But Victoria’s Secret, the company she hoped would design sexy lingerie for women who’ve had breast cancer surgery, has rejected her appeal for a “survivor line” of bras. The Richmond, Va., 28-year-old was 6 years old when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and had her surgery. But she was always aware of her mother’s struggle to feel good
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Using a cheek sample or blood sample, Myriad’s laboratory delivers a report to the person’s physician, outlining the person’s risk. With the announcement of Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy, it leaves those without celebrity status wondering if genetic testing for breast cancer or preventative mastectomy is realistic for them. It is, says a spokesperson from Myriad Genetics, Inc., the main company that tests for two genes associated with breast cancer — BRCA1 and BRCA2. Myriad is
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Frustrated with the lack of fashionable swimsuit options for women who have undergone breast-removal surgery, Patricia Brett started Veronica Brett, a cross-functional swimsuit line designed specifically for the needs of breast cancer survivors. Brett — who spent most of her professional life as an architect — hopes her suits will help women feel comfortable again in a bathing suit post-mastectomy. “I wanted to create a really beautiful, high-end product that not only met the needs
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(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Dr. Katsuto Shinohara (L) and Dr. I-Chow Hsu review images of a cancerous prostate before performing bracytherapy on a man with prostate cancer at the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center. A UCLA-led study published Monday may help doctors identify which prostate cancer patients should not undergo treatments that cause debilitating side effects. It confirms that men in their 60′s and older afflicted with other serious illnesses are more likely to die from one
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