217 Today: Breast cancer survivors have better outcomes with solid romantic relationships

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Donna Wilson and her partner Greg Fletcher have been together for 11 years. She said having his support during her journey with breast cancer has helped a lot.
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Monday, September 9, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • Custodians at Decatur Public Schools had planned to strike today over contract negotiations. 
  • University of Illinois enrollment numbers come out today.
  • Hundreds of Fighting Illini fans stormed the field at Memorial Stadium Saturday night after Illinois beat Kansas.
  • The Greyhound bus station in Chicago is in danger of closing, with no plans in place for a replacement.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about new data that found supportive romantic partners can lead to better mental and physical health for breast cancer survivors.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Reginald Hardwick, Mawa Iqbal and Elizabeth Gabriel.

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Stephanie Mosqueda

Stephanie Mosqueda is a senior majoring in journalism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with minors in Spanish and public relations. She is the 217 Today producer and a reporter for the Illinois Student Newsroom.