Family Ties: Genetic tests mean more than results Part 5: Taking the genetic test for breast cancer can have life-long implications for your entire family. That's why experts say it's important to talk to family members before you go through with it. FULL STORY>>10/8/2009 8:35 PM
Family Ties: Leaning on family and friends Part 4: A woman makes a decision to avoid breast cancer by undergoing a mastectomy. She and others whose familial lines increase their chances of the disease find support through the Jewish Community Association of Austin.
FULL STORY>>10/7/2009 9:49 PM
Family Ties: Austin woman takes Myriad Genetics to court Part 2: Genae Girard's desire for a second opinion led to her joining several other breast cancer survivors and the ACLU in what's considered a landmark lawsuit in the realm of biotechnology. FULL STORY>>10/5/2009 9:55 PM
Family Ties: Testing into a whole new brand of survivorship Part 1: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week, News 8 Austin takes a look at breast cancer under the microscope to examine how the disease impacts more than just the people it strikes. FULL STORY>>10/5/2009 1:44 PM
Beating Breast Cancer: Support from survivors Thirteen years ago, the Breast Cancer Resource Center opened its doors with a mission to help women diagnosed with breast cancer. All of the center’s staff and volunteers who work with clients are survivors, providing an empathetic outlet for anyone with cancer concerns. FULL STORY>>10/31/2008 6:54 AM
Beating Breast Cancer: Not letting cancer dictate life The best news a cancer patient can get is finding out they are cancer free. But being cancer-free does not mean cured, nor does it signal an end to worrying about the disease. FULL STORY>>10/29/2008 2:35 PM
Beating Breast Cancer: Making life changing decisions For some women, taking a genetic test to find out their risk for breast cancer is a no-brainer. But sometimes a simple blood test can lead to some complicated decisions. FULL STORY>>10/29/2008 10:48 AM
Beating Breast Cancer: A test could save your life News 8's Crestina Chavez gives a first hand account of the steps taken for breast cancer prevention. As Chavez explains, taking a genetic test could reveal a lot. FULL STORY>>10/28/2008 10:58 AM
Beating Breast Cancer: Patients’ children feel the effects During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, News 8 Austin will take an in-depth look at the lives of families affected by the disease. In this installment, Crestina Chavez shares the coping stories of several children. FULL STORY>>10/27/2008 8:32 AM
New choices in breast reconstruction (Part 5) Implants are one option for a woman after losing hers to breast to cancer, but there are non-surgical approaches as well. FULL STORY>>10/26/2007 5:00 AM
How cancer affects the family (Part 4) Having a partner diagnosed with breast cancer is a real test of a relationship, but these three men took the high road on a journey they never thought they'd travel. FULL STORY>>10/25/2007 2:59 PM
The City of Austin plans to have the Nueces Bike Boulevard opened by late spring. The boulevard would be a multi-use path where car traffic is discouraged. How do you feel about this?
I think this is a great idea, we need more roads like this
