Myths about breast cancer can be as harmful as accurate information is helpful, so learning the truth and debunking those myths can be an important part of women’s preventive approach to breast cancer.

Clinton Middle School cheerleaders who will be participating in Clinton’s “Pink-out game” on Friday, Oct.

Exercise benefits the body in myriad ways. Studies have shown that routine exercise can help people effectively maintain healthy weights, sleep better at night and have more energy throughout the day. But exercise also may play a role in preventing one of the world’s most deadly diseases.

Director of Radiology Paul Hill stands next to an important piece of diagnostic equipment in the hospital’s ultra sound room.

Holly Drinnon, radiology technician at AllianceHealth Clinton, directs a patient through the mammogram process.

Sally Smalley, a member of the Alliance-Health Clinton Women’s Auxiliary, volunteers regularly in the gift shop there. In 2003 she had breast cancer, and her story is the perfect example of why yearly mammograms are so important.

Until recently, Nancy Eeds was a patient at AllianceHealth Clinton’s Cancer Center. When her course of chemo treatments was nearing an end, she decided to leave behind a meaningful gift for all the patients who will come after her.

A breast cancer diagnosis is something no one wants to receive. Thankfully, breast cancer survival rates are very high in many parts of the world, particularly in developed countries such as the United States, Canada and Japan.

The professional, caring staff at AllianceHealth Clinton’s Cancer Center include, from left, Macie Hayes, RN; Tammy Holman, RN; Dr. Robert E. Reynolds, M.D.; and Lou Hutson, clerk.

There's lots of good news for the Democrats these days. Opposition to President Trump is surging. In the latest Washington Post poll, 58 percent support the start of impeachment proceedings and 49 percent favor removing Trump from office – including almost 1 in 5 Republicans.