Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WTEN: ‘Your Life is at Stake’: Breast Cancer Survivor Advocates for Regular Mammograms

October 18, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sandra Shuhart, a breast cancer survivor and patient of St. Peter's Breast Center, speaks to News10 about the importance of getting screened. [...]

HealthyWomen.Org: A Mammogram Saved My Life

October 28, 2021

Melissa Zapotocki, director of Community Health & Well-Being, was featured in an article on the website HealthyWomen.org. Melissa shared her breast cancer story in hopes of encouraging other women to get screened. [...]

WNYT: Health Beat – Renewed Push for Women to Undergo Mammograms

October 21, 2021

Andrew Warheit, M.D., medical director for breast imaging at St. Peter's Health Partners, discusses the importance of getting an annual mammogram during an interview on WNYT's Health Beat. [...]

WAMC: Medical Monday – Breast Cancer with Dr. Ajaz Khan

October 27, 2020

Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology at St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WAMC's Medical Monday. Dr. Khan discussed the latest treatments for breast cancer, the importance of regular mammograms, and male breast cancer. [...]

WTEN: Women’s Health – Breast Cancer Prevention

October 14, 2020

Anne Lawton, RN, community outreach nurse at St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center, discussed the importance of annual mammograms during an appearance on WTEN/News10. [...]

WTEN: Women’s Health Wednesday – Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment

October 14, 2020

WTEN interviewed Duncan Savage, M.D., of St. Peter's Radiation Oncology, about targeted breast cancer treatment and how it is helping women live longer. [...]

LiveSmart: Taking Care of Your Skin is Crucial While Managing Your Lymphedema

October 24, 2019

Any defect in the skin – whether from trauma, heat, or skin puncture – can be an entryway for pathogens. For individuals suffering from lymphedema, the risk of infection is even greater. [...]

Photo Gallery: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

October 24, 2019

On October 20th, St. Peter’s Health Partners was one of the sponsors and participated at the 24th annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of [...]

LiveSmart: Surviving Breast Cancer – What Comes Next?

October 10, 2019

Following breast cancer treatment, physical therapy can be a critical component in regaining strength and mobility. [...]

Photo Gallery: SPHP Colleagues Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 24, 2018

On Friday, October 19, St. Peter’s Health Partners colleagues showed their support by wearing pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to everyone who participated! [...]