Breast Cancer

Pink dumpsters are not the norm, but one Wilmington company is trying to make that happen. Coastal Ladies Carting is an all-in-one trash company that handles solid and liquid waste and recycling needs. But the pink dumpsters don't stop there. The trash turns into cash for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Full story...

The Food and Drug Administration has declared the blockbuster drug Avastin should no longer be used in breast cancer patients because there's no proof it extends their lives - and it is causing dangerous side effects. Full story...

The best-selling cancer drug in the world comes under federal scrutiny once again this week, as drugmaker Roche makes a last-ditch effort to keep its drug Avastin approved for breast cancer, despite evidence that it is ineffective against the disease. Full story...

Men, women, children and pets put on their pink and made strides for Breast Cancer on Saturday. Full story...

A store in Independence Mall in Wilmington is going pink, and it's all for a good cause. Full story...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation is celebrating with women who are fighting cancer and those who have survived. Full story...

The Ta Ta Sisterhood of the Cape Fear is putting together a calendar of breast cancer patients and survivors to help other women fighting the disease. Full story...

Hundreds of people pounded the pavement in downtown Wilmington Saturday to fight breast cancer. The annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk/Run is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Full story...

Bikers took to the streets of New Hanover County pretty in pink Sunday for a good cause. The Fourth Annual Angie's Amazing Race started at Britt Motorsports on Market Street.

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While some leaves change color for fall, you will see a different color than you are used to if you look at the trees in Lumina Station. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is coming to Wilmington. The American Cancer Society held a kickoff breakfast Saturday at The Balcony on Dock Street to celebrate the Port City walk. Full story...

The online breast cancer support group, Lump to Laughter, is holding its second annual Girl's Night Out clothes swap Thursday night at Poplar Grove Plantation.

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A local woman's job is helping to save lives, but now, breast cancer has her fighting for her own.

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One Wilmington woman put pen to paper to write about her battle with breast cancer. Full story...

There were plenty of people out having a fun time in downtown Wilmington Friday night, but one group did it for a good cause. Full story...