FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Amy Porter is a mom, a wife, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary in Detroit Lakes and a beloved member of her community. But she is also facing the toughest battle of her life, as she has Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. “Try to stay as normal as possible but at times you just think about everything…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health is reporting that a recent campaign brought in $40,000 for breast cancer patients. The annual ‘Bras on Big 98.7’ event raises awareness and funds for breast cancer and supports those patients at the Essentia Health Fargo Cancer Center with things like gas cards, lodging vouchers, gift cards for grocery stores and assistance with wig…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Patti Senn raised 105 dollars for his Real Men Wear Pink fundraiser and is a seven year breast cancer survivor. Adam has been raising awareness all month for breast cancer and has reached his goal of $2,500. Addie Loerzel of Addie’s royal cupcake stand took the time to make the cupcakes for auction and to help…
FARGO (KVRR) – It’s getting pretty messy celebrating fundraising milestones for my Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Friday we celebrated reaching the $1,500 mark this month. I’m wearing pink every day in October, and Friday that meant Pink Lemonade. Emily and Maria each dumped a gallon of pink lemonade over my head on the show. Time felt like it…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sanford is reminding us of the single most important thing you can do to prevent breast cancer. Sanford wants all women who are at a normal risk for breast cancer to get yearly screenings starting at age 40. They say now is the perfect time to schedule your exam with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Real Men Wear Pink. That’s the message our morning anchor, Adam Ladwig, is spouting all October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He’s trying to raise $2,500 to make a difference for those fighting cancer and their families. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 300,000 people will get diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and will…
ST. PAUL — A bill advancing in the Minnesota Legislature would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for advanced breast cancer screenings following a mammogram, in a move supporters say will expand access to preventative care that can save lives. The proposal says that if a doctor determines a patient needs additional testing—like an MRI or ultrasound—health insurance plans must cover the services…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. An important reminder for women to get their annual breast cancer screening to help detect cancer early. The exam only lasts around 10 to 15 minutes, and you can expect results within a week. KVRR spoke with a mammogram technician and a Doctor at Sanford Health to give more information…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In an effort to help Cass County Reserve Deputy and former law enforcement officer Kerri Gortmaker fight breast cancer, the community is hosting a benefit at the El Zagal Shrine. “She was diagnosed back in July with triple negative breast cancer. She is undergoing treatment right now and going to be having surgery very soon so…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A two-time cancer survivor is sharing her story this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marti Simmons was first diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2000. Nearly exactly 20 years later, she received her second diagnosis last November. The cancer returned in the same breast and this time, resulted in a mastectomy. “In the exact same breast. Who…
