Bastian finishes 40th overall in 100m breast

TOKYO, Japan - Taking on the best swimmers in the world in his first Olympic swim, Bahamian Izaak Bastian had a respectable performance, finishing eighth in his heat and 40th overall in his specialty, the men's 100 meters (m) breaststroke at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Saturday.

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Bastian finishes seventh in 200m breast

The youngest member of The Bahamas' swim team at the 23rd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, advanced to his second final of the games on Wednesday night, and once again, had to settle for a seventh place finish. Izaak Bastian, just [...]
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Understanding the Connection Between Genetics and Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in The Bahamas. It attacks Bahamian women with a ferocity unseen anywhere else in the world … being diagnosed two decades earlier and two stages later than in North America. Sadly, it is the leading cause of death among Bahamian women...

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Breast cancer month closes with a candlelight vigil in Rawson Square

By Alesha Cadet
Tribune Features Reporter

THE Sister Sister Candlelight Vigil recently held in Rawson Square highlighted Breast Cancer month and was the closing event held by the organisation in commemoration of breast cancer month.
Andrea Sweeting, President of the Surgical Suite Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group said: "What a way to close the curtain on the events of an exciting month o...

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Local Doctors, Cleveland Clinic Florida Team Up for Free Breast Cancer Webinar Oct 31

Two leading local medical professionals, including one who survived breast cancer to become an international marathon runner and author, will team up this Saturday with the director of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Maroone Cancer Center for a free webinar starting at 11am...

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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism team annually supports Breast Cancer awareness

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism team annually supports Breast Cancer awareness by wearing pink for the entire month of October to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment...

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Social Services joins millions around the world in observing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Employees of the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development joined millions of men and women around the globe in observance of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink ribbons at their workplaces...

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Fourth Terrace Diagnostic Center partners with Nuevozen to develop AI-powered breast cancer solution

Nuevozen Corporation, a leading provider of innovative cancer detection solutions, is pleased to announce their partnership with Fourth Terrace Diagnostic Centre (FTDC) in the development and installation of their artificial intelligence (AI)-powered breast cancer solution at Fourth Terrace, a leading diagnostic center in The Bahamas. [...]
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ALIV Engages for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In an effort to continue expanding its corporate responsibilities, ALIV decided to sponsor several initiatives with a breast cancer awareness focus donating more than $5,000 for the month of October...

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Doctors stress early diagnosis crucial in the breast cancer fight

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