Survivor Friday: Meet Chavelys Alers

Chavelys Alers, founder of the Alers Law Firm, was diagnosed with stage 2B/3A breast cancer on December 17, 2021, at just 41 years old. After feeling a lump in August of that year, her boyfriend and mother urged her to see a doctor. Like many busy professionals, life’s demands caused some delay, but in December she finally went for testing — and a routine mammogram confirmed the diagnosis.

Breast cancer survivor shares source of strength

High school counselor Toni Holland knew she couldn’t ignore the possibly of a cancer diagnosis forever, after her mom was diagnosed at age 32. “I didn't tell my husband, I didn't tell anybody, but I kind of sat with that in my stomach, like this little secret that I had," Holland, who was later diagnosed with stage one breast cancer at age of 52, said. Now, leading up to the Making Strides walk for Breast Cancer Awareness month, Holland shared her survivor story with Danielle Knox on Good Day Orlando about how staying active led to coping, healing and finding strength in her breast cancer journey.

Survivor Friday: Theresa Pacifici

In the month of October we are honoring breast cancer survivors with our Survivor Friday segment. This Friday FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt sat down with Theresa Pacifici, a local breast cancer survivor, and Dr. Anupama Saigal, breast surgeon and chair of FOX 35's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Orlando.

Study reveals risks from obesity-related cancers

Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several types of cancer, including those affecting the breast, bowel and liver. But new research suggests that for some obesity-related cancers, where fat is carried on the body may be just as important as how much of it there is. FOX Medical Team's Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the research.

Survivor Friday: Alessandra Eck

In the month of October we are honoring breast cancer survivors with our Survivor Friday segment. This Friday, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt sat down with Alessandra Eck, who was diagnosed when she was only 31 years old.