Throughout the month on Thursdays here on 9&10 News at 5:00, we are partnering with VanDrie Home Furnishings to help people become aware of the disease, show you new advances in the fight against it and to share stories of survival.
Today, we meet a woman who's almost a gene detective, figuring out a patient's cancer risk and then helping them make important decisions.
Michelle Dunaway has the story from MidMichigan Medical Center.
For more information on genetic counseling and testing, call 989-839-6185 or visit the website to the left of the story.
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:27:46 GMT
Police in Chippewa County were called to a rollover accident involving five people. The accident happened early this morning on 10 Mile Road in Dafter. Officers say the car was speeding and alcohol played
Police in Chippewa County were called to a rollover accident involving five people. The accident happened early this morning on 10 Mile Road in Dafter. Officers say the car was speeding and alcohol played
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:11:05 GMT
A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help. The accident happened on M-20 just west of Sherman Road in Broomfield Township last night. The
A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:21:48 GMT
It was a dangerous experience for one man behind the wheel when a tree branch fell onto the cab of his pick-up truck. It happened on Bear River Road, near the Walloon Lake Country Club, where wind damaged
It was a dangerous experience for one man behind the wheel when a tree branch fell onto the cab of his pick-up truck. It happened on Bear River Road, near the Walloon Lake Country Club, where wind damaged
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:55:23 GMT
Multiple meth dump sites have been found in Osceola county. Police are on the scene right now. 2 meth dump sites were uncovered near the corner of 14 Mile and 220th Avenue near Leroy. Police say
Multiple meth dump sites have been found in Osceola county. Police are on the scene right now. 2 meth dump sites were uncovered near the corner of 14 Mile and 220th Avenue near Leroy. Police say
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:44:12 GMT
We have new developments this morning on the Boston Marathon bombing investigation. The FBI was involved in a deadly shootout in Orlando, FL with a man who may have ties to one of the bombing suspects.
We have new developments this morning on the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:19:55 GMT
Grand Traverse County Deputies are searching for a missing man. Richard Canton is a 63-year-old man from Kingly, and has a medical condition. He was last seen walking away from his home around 6:00am. Catoni
Grand Traverse County Deputies are searching for a missing man. Richard Canton is a 63-year-old man from Kingly, and has a medical condition. He was last seen walking away from his home around 6:00am. Catoni
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:24 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:24:01 GMT
Deputies discovered more than 900 illegal marijuana plants last night, nearly half of them were ready for picking. Antrim County deputies found 30 plants outside a home in Alden. When they went inside,
Deputies discovered more than 900 illegal marijuana plants last night, nearly half of them were ready for picking. Antrim County deputies found 30 plants outside a home in Alden. When they went inside,
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:23:54 GMT
One person died today in a car crash in Mecosta county. A car crashed into a natural gas transfer station on 5 Mile Road at 100th Avenue this afternoon. Crews from DTE energy were able close the gas
One person died today in a car crash in Mecosta county. A car crashed into a natural gas transfer station on 5 Mile Road at 100th Avenue this afternoon. Crews from DTE energy were able close the gas