Breast Cancer: Updates & Progress in A Pandemic-Info and Resources

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Breast Cancer: Updates and Progress in a Pandemic

The special, hosted by Eyewitness News anchor Liz Cho, features inspirational breast cancer survivors who share their private struggles to protect their health during the pandemic.

NEW YORK -- To mark the 27 years of partnership between WABC-TV and the American Cancer Society, New York's No. 1 station aired "Breast Cancer: Updates & Progress in A Pandemic."

Watch the full special in the video player above, and you can also see each segment separately below.

The half-hour special aired on Sunday, Oct. 17 (5:30 p.m. EDT), and will rebroadcast Sunday, Oct. 24 (5.30 a.m. EDT).

The special, hosted by Eyewitness News anchor Liz Cho, features inspirational breast cancer survivors who share their private struggles to protect their health during the pandemic.

It shares moving stories of breast cancer survivors who took on the odds, confronted daunting obstacles and want to motivate others to do the same. Featured stories include the following:

- A former Broadway performer of 15 years with a successful career as a yoga instructor talks about finding a lump during the COVID-19 pandemic and being diagnosed with stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC). She had a relatively new genetic mutation putting her at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Drawing on her childhood passion for singing and dancing since she was three years old, she went through chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries, got engaged and was married a month ago with hopes of having a baby soon.

The special shares moving stories of breast cancer survivors who took on the odds, confronted daunting obstacles and want to motivate others to do the same.

- A married New Jersey mother of two had a family history of cancer and obtained genetic testing at age 20. It confirmed her need to be vigilant. With informed choices, she used prophylactic measures that have kept her cancer-free, and now at age 44, she is enjoying her two children and family. She stresses the importance of being informed.

The special shares moving stories of breast cancer survivors who took on the odds, confronted daunting obstacles and want to motivate others to do the same.

- A newly retired breast cancer survivor of 22 years was diligent with her annual mammograms, which saved her life when diagnosed with Lymphoma. Her new doctor promised her a long life, saying, "I'm going to take care of you till you get to be a really old lady"

Hosted by Eyewitness News anchor Liz Cho, our special features inspirational breast cancer survivors who share their private struggles to protect their health during the pandemic. The special shares moving stories of breast cancer survivors who took on the odds, confronted daunting obstacles and want to motivate others to do the same.

- A Long Island resident speaks of how losing her mother to pancreatic cancer left her wanting a career in health and physical education. Involving her students in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk was an annual event that coincided with her finding a lump. She speaks about the need for vigilance and hopes the COVID-19 pandemic will not prevent her from walking this year, on her 5th anniversary of diagnosis.

The special shares moving stories of breast cancer survivors who took on the odds, confronted daunting obstacles and want to motivate others to do the same.

"Breast Cancer: Updates and Progress in A Pandemic" features experts that include doctors, researchers and patients from the American Cancer Society, Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center and Murray Hill Radiology.

The annual special is part of WABC-TV's continuing commitment to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. The station has produced a number of compelling local specials raising awareness of breast cancer. Previous specials have won seven Emmy Awards and three National Gracie Allen Awards. Viewers can access resources and information at ABC7NY.com/BreastCancer.

About ABC7/WABC-TV New York

WABC-TV has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 "Eyewitness News" is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. WABC-TV also produces the No. 1 syndicated talk show, "Live with Kelly and Ryan," weekdays at 9:00 a.m., which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, cutting-edge technology and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York's No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.

Resources seen on in our program:

American Cancer Society

Cancer.org

MakingStridesWalk.org/NYC

800-227-2345

American Cancer Society

MakingStridesWalk.org

For Info on Walks & to Donate

Mount Sinai Health System

MountSinai.org

212-241-6500

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