10/23/2008 News For: Www InsuranceeBreast Cancer: Black Women Dying At Higher Rate A disturbing new report shows some Chicago women are dying from breast cancer at an alarming rate. The numbers are stunning - and getting worse. An African-American woman in our city is 116 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than a white woman here. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports with a look at why and what's being done to close the gap. CUTTING EDGE Curing cupcakes Through the weekend, three bakeries in central Ohio will take part in Cupcakes for a Cause. A portion of the proceeds from each selected cupcake sold will be donated to CancerCare for Kids, which supports free counseling services for any child affected by a cancer diagnosis. The participating bakeries include Bakery Gingham, 900 Mohawk St.; Our CupCakery, 119 S. High St., Dublin; ... Truck lands on woman Amanda Parker of Berea was listed in fair condition Monday afternoon at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after she was ejected from a vehicle that crashed on Red Lick Road around midday Sunday.She suffered a broken clavicle shoulder blade and other injuries after the 1988 Chevy S-10 pickup truck driven by her husband, Shannon Parker, came to rest on her body, according to a Kentucky ... Tips on finding health insurance Dear Readers: The sour economy is creating a new medical problem -- the health-care jitters. Some tips to ease some of that worry, from ConsumerReports.org: Garden briefs: Kitchen tour set for Saturday Check out the 18th annual Kitchen Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 2305 NW Grand Blvd. Presented by Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance, each kitchen will feature local guest chefs, cooking demonstrations, luxury table settings and floral designs. Also on the tour will be a coffee bar, bake sale and a question-and-answer session with certified kitchen designer Karen Black-Sigler. ... |




