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Four years later, woman reflects on elective mastectomy

Jennifer Gooch

STATESBORO, GA (WTOC)- Recovery has been hard since 37-year-old Jennifer Gooch had an elective mastectomy after a 2009 genetic test revealed a mutation that could've led to breast cancer.

In the wake of actress Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent the same surgery, for the same reason, WTOC sat down with Gooch.

"If I had to do it all over again, yes, I would," she said.

Sugar Rush: How to avoid the sweet stuff and lose weight

Sugar Rush: How to avoid the sweet stuff and lose weight

By Cyreia Sandlin - email

Millions of Americans consume tons of sugar every day, and it's virtually impossible to escape what some health experts call a toxin destroying our bodies.

In the past 20 years, Dr. Paul Bradley says he's seen a startling increase in obesity and diabetes. He said two decades ago only half of the country was overweight, now, more than two-thirds of the country is overweight.

One reason for this, he believes? Sugar.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center to honor hospital volunteers

East Georgia Regional Medical Center to honor hospital volunteers

STATESBORO, GA (WTOC) - East Georgia Regional Medical Center is celebrating National Volunteer Week in recognition of the outstanding work of their volunteers.

Help woman in need of double lung transplant

Help woman in need of double lung transplant

STATESBORO, GA (WTOC) - Andrea Maechtle is headed to Duke University in six days. She'll live there as a candidate for a double lung transplant. But she needs to raise funds for the surgery. 

GSU to celebrate athletic trainers

GSU to celebrate athletic trainers

STATESBORO, GA (WTOC) - Georgia Southern University’s Athletic Training Education Program will hold two events in March in celebration of National Athletic Training Month.

Do You Know What Your Dog is Eating?

Do You Know What Your Dog is Eating?

Popular dog food brands are being recalled and some are even being accused of causing serious illness and death.  Could your pet be at risk?

'Go Red for Women' Friday and support AHA

'Go Red for Women' Friday and support AHA

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Americans across the U.S. will be wearing red Friday to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke in women.