More than $2 billion has been raised for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment, according to the website of Susan G. Komen's Breast Cancer Foundation. More than 2,000 pink-clad breast cancer survivors and supporters danced to Kool & The Gang's "Celebration" at the race's start line. The event raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. (Photo: Nicole Raucheisen/Naples Daily News)Buy PhotoAt dawn Saturday, pink flooded the streets of Coconut Point mall in Estero for Southwest Florida's 11th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure breast cancer fundraiser. She was the event's honorary breast cancer survivor and got to ride in a white Ford Mustang to start the 5K.
Lucas County breast cancer report shows minorities face disparities
The five-year survival rate for stage 3 breast cancer is about 72 percent, according to data from the American Cancer Society; the five-year survival rate for stage 4 breast cancer is about 22 percent. Lucas County's figures mirror national statistics, said Andrew Mariani, spokesman for the breast health coalition and author of the report. The Blade/Jetta FraserEnlarge | Buy This ImageA new report on breast cancer patients treated in Lucas County shows disparities remain for minority patients and those with Medicaid or no insurance when it comes to diagnosing cancer in early stages. In addition to screenings and proactive measures, she said she'd like to see more done to support cancer patients after diagnosis. The 2017 Breast Cancer Report to the Community, created by the Lucas County Breast Health Coalition, compiles for the first time patient demographic data from the county's four health systems' cancer centers — Mercy Health, ProMedica, St. Luke's Hospital, and the University of Toledo Medical Center, the former Medical College of Ohio.collected by :Lucy William
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