FORT MYERS, Fla. – This year, more than 1 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the U.S.
Every day, millions of people work to try and help people stay well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.
This week is no different. People are coming together to laugh and it’s all to bring help to others.
Comedian Sheena Reagan stopped by the WINK News studio to tell us more about the event.
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NCH surgery cures Naples woman of condition causing regular strokes
Having just one stroke is terrible and potentially life-changing; imagine having them regularly. A Naples woman lived with a rare condition that causes strokes monthly, weekly, or even daily until an NCH brain surgeon offered her a life-changing procedure. The past four years have been a long, arduous journey for Liliam Vazquez. In 2018, she […]

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raising money for a cure
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Sunday marks an opportunity to celebrate survivors. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk continues despite Hurricane Ian hitting the area less than a month ago. The walk is one of the biggest breast cancer fundraisers in Southwest Florida. It is sponsored by WINK News and our partners […]

Man accused of selling bleach as COVID-19 cure extradited to Florida
A man accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through his Florida-based church has been returned to the U. S. after being arrested in Colombia. Mark Grenon, 64, made his initial court appearance Thursday in Miami federal court following his recent extradition, according to court records. Grenon and his three adult […]

Is Keytruda a cure for advanced endometrial cancer?
Endometrial cancer, or cancer of the lining of the uterus, is the second most common form of cancer in women worldwide. When surgery and chemotherapy don’t work, the five-year survival rate is just 17 percent. Now, there’s an FDA-approved immunotherapy that experts say may be life-changing for women with advanced endometrial cancer. This year alone, […]
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