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Early detection is the key to fighting Breast Cancer. That's why WPBN/WTOM TV 7&4 continues to bring you Buddy Check every month.

Buddy Check promotes the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer by encouraging female viewers to perform monthly breast self-examinations. Buddy Check, hosted by TV 7&4's Diana Fairbanks, is an on-going awareness campaign, with a special focus on the 4th of every month. Female viewers are encouraged to select a "Buddy", and on the 4th of every month, call and remind your buddy to perform a breast self-examination. Plus, watch Diana Fairbanks' Buddy Check segment on the 4th of every month on 7&4 News Today at 5:00 a.m. and 7&4 News at 5:00 p.m.

7&4's Buddy Check is brought to you by your local community hospitals.

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Mercy Hospital Cadillac
Mercy Hospital Grayling
Munson Medical Center
Otsego Memorial Hospital
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
West Shore Medical Center

Buddy Check: Breast Friends   
Today at 2:05 PM
A woman's personal battle with breast cancer helps her help others.

Buddy Check: Small Town, Big Help   
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Two northern Michigan women share how good neighbors make for better mammograms

Buddy Check: Guideline Guidance   
Thursday, February 04, 2010
How Munson is Handling Changing Mammogram Guidelines

Buddy Check: Learning About Lumps   
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
We take a closer look at the importance of self exams and have a simple tool to help.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options   
Friday, December 04, 2009
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer it's the beginning of series of challenges and choices.  And each one can feel like a matter of life and death.

Buddy Check: Look Good Feel Better   
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
See how a small donation can make a big difference for women battling breast cancer.

Buddy Check: Navigating Breast Cancer   
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Breast cancer survivors help those going through treatment in the Navigator Program.  Here's the story of two women who know the impact first hand.

Buddy Check:Dealing with Depression   
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
In tonight's Buddy Check Report, we take a closer look at the issue of depression and breast cancer through one northern Michigan woman's story.

Buddy Check:The Healing Power of Teas   
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
How an Antrim County Group is A Making Difference for Those Facing Breast Cancer

Paint The Town Pink   
Friday, October 16, 2009
Annual event raises funds and offers a community of support for those battling breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Information
5 Ways the American Cancer Society
What makes me likely to get breast cancer?
Why You Should Get a Mammogram

Other Types of Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Lung Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Prostate, Colon & Rectum and Uterus Cancer
Skin Cancer

More Buddy Check Information
American Cancer Society
Important Numbers for more Information
Munson Healthcare
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