From cancer to contract, Lindblom nets extension with Flyers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers signed Oskar Lindblom to a $9 million, three-year contract extension Wednesday only weeks after the promising forward completed radiation treatments for a rare form of bone cancer.

Think Pink: 3D mammography available at Samaritan Healthcare

MOSES LAKE — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Samaritan Healthcare is reminding women to schedule their annual mammograms. Samaritan now offers the latest imaging technology in the battle against breast cancer—low-dose, GeniusTM 3D mammography.

Bonnie Belcoe Eagar

Bonnie Belcoe Eagar passed away at home on Oct. 28, 2007, due to complications associated with breast cancer.

Local filmmaker hopes her "Boobalogues" will create discussion, raise money to fight breast cancer

Go ahead, snicker, when you hear the title of Kathy Kiefer's new film. It's okay.

Mattawa woman's experience leads to volunteerism for cancer research

MATTAWA - She was only 39, and it was just two days after her first son's graduation when Andrea Eckenberg got the devastating news she had breast cancer.

Northwest Farm Credit Services lauded for breast cancer efforts

SPOKANE - Northwest Farm Credit Services, which serves the agricultural community financially, has received the 2015 Farm Credit Council Phelps-Martin Award for humanitarian service to the non-agricultural community.

Try making your own fresh, pungent pesto

You all know what pesto is. It's the result of mixing fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil together in a food processor and working it to some sort of paste. Basil is the dominant ingredient, but the others are all crucial to the balance of the overall taste.

Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms.

Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms.

Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms.

Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Preston dies at 57 after battle with breast cancer, husband John Travolta confirms.

Local Molahiettes show support for Kaylee

MOSES LAKE - As Basin Seahawks fans were busy watching the season's opening game, a group of locals gathered together Thursday night to make aware the condition of one of their own.

Julene Fleishman

Julene Fleishman, 69, longtime Othello resident, was reunited with the love of her life on July 3, 2016, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, after a four-year battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Othello First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation.

Movie night organized in support of cancer research

MATTAWA - The 21st Century Program at Wahluke High School will host a movie night in support of breast cancer research at the Wahluke High School Commons tomorrow, Wednesday, 20, in the evening.

Making strides against cancer

Walk to honor breast cancer survivors and sufferers Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Breast cancer survivor Margo Myers is walking on Saturday to support fellow survivors and sufferers.

Woman shares her battle with cancer

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Event raises funds for support

BBCC volleyball to host breast cancer awareness night

MOSES LAKE – Wednesday night’s Big Bend volleyball matchup between the Vikings and Yakima Valley will also serve as a fundraiser for the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, bringing awareness to and raising money for the fight against breast cancer.

Going cold turkey with thanksgiving leftovers

I usually have some food left over from Thanksgiving. That evening, the poor refrigerator is bulging with tasty morsels, tucked into any space not already taken up by the usual residents.

Pink potluck to recognize breast cancer survivors

Peninsula Elementary tradition, no bribery allowed

MOSES LAKE - The staff room at Peninsula Elementary School was all pinked out Wednesday morning - pink cookies, cupcakes with pink frosting, pink fruit salad, even pink spaghetti. It was the staff's way of recognizing breast cancer survivors, women who are fighting the disease and those who have lost the battle.

Get healthy, start walking

One of my coworkers recently shared a news story regarding a new study that suggests prolonged sedentary periods like sitting increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and death among people who exercise regularly.