May 15, 2013:
She did the research. She had the surgery. She made a very personal decision, and she bravely chose to share that decision with the world. But what should this mean to other women?
Mar 12, 2013:
Thanks to new navigation and a more intuitive interface, helping your favorite cause is always just a click away. Read about five easy ways to help at The Breast Cancer Site.
Dec 5, 2012:
Joanne Silberner interviews Partners In Health doctors and nurses about the battle against breast cancer in Haiti.
Oct 15, 2012:
Experts laud NFL for "going pink" in October.
Oct 1, 2012:
Women veterans may have a 20% to 40% higher risk of developing breast cancer according to recent studies.
Sep 19, 2012:
Long thought to be a problem for breast cancer patients, BPA may also trigger childhood obesity.
Sep 12, 2012:
If you have been wrongfully fired for having cancer, there are options to address the situation, recover damages for lost wages and medical costs, and ensure that the employer has addressed the problem to prevent the same thing from happening to others.
Aug 6, 2012:
The Pink Boat, a nonprofit organization with a goal of raising $1 million to support breast cancer research, holds the Seattle Pink Boat Regatta in September.
Jul 13, 2012:
Chris Bartlett, MD, Medical Director at Mary Lou Beshears Breast Care Center, explains the risks for and how breast cancer is diagnosed in men.
May 14, 2012:
The Breast Cancer Site now hosts Breast Cancer Answers,an online, interactive way to ask basic questions and receive answers from medical experts about breast cancer.
Mar 29, 2012:
A new study published in the latest issue of Alcohol and Alcoholism shows that a drink a day may increase the risk of breast cancer, according to CBS News.
Mar 28, 2012:
California Senator Joseph Simitian is bringing back a bill, which aims to strengthen breast cancer screenings, that was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown last year, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Mar 28, 2012:
A new study published in Science Translational Medicine found that more than half of a million people in the U.S. have died from cancer, and what's more is that approximately 280,000 of these individuals may have been able to prevent it.
Mar 23, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found that women who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of having their breast cancer return.
Mar 23, 2012:
Planet Fitness will host its third annual promotion this spring in order to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Mar 21, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Miami found that stress management can be beneficial for breast cancer patients on a molecular level.
Mar 21, 2012:
Recent research presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference in Vienna, Austria, showed that women who become pregnant after being treated for breast cancer do not have a higher risk of recurrence, according to ABC News.
Mar 19, 2012:
There have been a wide range of breast cancer awareness campaigns, but none other than Bob Carey's.
Mar 19, 2012:
A new study found that women who have the BRCA1 gene, which is known to increase the risk of developing breast cancer, were 32 percent less likely to be diagnosed with the disease if they breastfed for at least a year, according to The Telegraph.
Mar 16, 2012:
When E! News host Giuliana Rancic found out she had breast cancer this past October, it was not easy news to take. However, with her husband Bill at her side, she pulled through and came out on top, according to Us Weekly.
Mar 15, 2012:
A new study found a link between cadmium, a heavy metal that clings onto crops from fertilizers, and breast cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Mar 15, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky found new treatment strategies to combat basal-like breast cancer, which is also known as triple-negative breast cancer.
Mar 14, 2012:
Nithin Tumma, a 17-year-old senior from Port Huron Northern High School in Michigan, is the winner of the $100,000 Intel Science Talent Award and was honored with his prize this past Tuesday night, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Mar 13, 2012:
Residents of Tomball, Texas, gather each year for the Paint the Yard Pink Tomball girls' softball game in which local cancer survivors throw out the first pitch and the crowd is decked out in pink, according to YourHoustonNews.
Mar 12, 2012:
It was recently announced that breast cancer will be the most prevalent cancer among women in China in the next 20 years.
Mar 12, 2012:
Krista Kasper of Monroe, New Jersey, lost her mother to breast cancer, and started the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation in her honor.
Mar 7, 2012:
The Woman 2 Woman Breast Cancer Foundation (W2W) will host its annual benefit in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, on the weekend of March 23.
Mar 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine found that even though a large clinical trial discovered radiation does not help older breast cancer patients, doctors are still putting the elderly patients through it.
Mar 5, 2012:
The SpinOdyssey 2012 took place this past weekend, and the event raised more than $300,000 at the gym, Intensity, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to support breast cancer research.
Mar 2, 2012:
A new application helps young women remind themselves to perform self-breast exams - and their reminder consists of a good-looking man telling them to check for signs of breast cancer, according to ABC News.
Mar 1, 2012:
The SpinOdyssey annual event is a six-hour indoor cycling and fitness fundraiser that raises money for breast cancer research.
Mar 1, 2012:
A new report showed that the number of cancer-related deaths in the European Union is on a steady decline, but 1.3 million people will still from cancer this year, according to Reuters.
Feb 28, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the Erasmus MC University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, found that women who are treated with certain types of chemotherapy suffer from cognitive problems decades after the treatment.
Feb 27, 2012:
It was recently announced that Charity Breast Cancer Care is running its biggest ever marketing campaign, which aims to raise awareness while supporting women who have the disease, according to Marketing Week.
Feb 27, 2012:
When many think about raising money for cancer research and cures, they do not consider the amount it takes to go through treatment of the disease.
Feb 23, 2012:
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oulu in Finland found a new gene mutation that may contribute to breast cancer.
Feb 17, 2012:
The next two games for the East Kentucky University women's basketball team will be covered in pink.
Feb 17, 2012:
A study conducted by researchers at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry found that breast cancer patients who are suffering from hot flashes may benefit from talk therapy, according to ABC News.
Feb 15, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Melbourne found that rare mutations are linked to various types of cancers, including breast cancer, according to Reuters Health.
Feb 9, 2012:
A new international study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women over 75 years of age are more likely to die from breast cancer compared with younger individuals with the disease, according to Reuters.
Feb 9, 2012:
One year ago, Ray Romano's wife Anna of 24 years was diagnosed with breast cancer, and they immediately devoted themselves to her recovery, according to People Magazine.
Feb 9, 2012:
The Red Devils, an organization focused on helping breast cancer patients and families, is hosting a series of events in February to help raise money for research.
Feb 8, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the University Health Network in Toronto found that the drug exemestane, which is used to treat breast cancer, may worsen bone loss in postmenopausal women.
Feb 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) found that women who were born to mothers aged 39 and older along with women who were taller and thinner than the average girl prior to puberty have a higher breast density. With this comes a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Feb 6, 2012:
The first softball game of the year for Plant High and Sickles High in Florida will take place this Tuesday, but winning and losing will not be the only thing on the players' minds, according to Tampa Bay Online.
Feb 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University found that soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer.
Feb 3, 2012:
Troy Lee Designs will be showing their support for the fight against breast cancer during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross this weekend.
Feb 2, 2012:
A new study published in The Journal of American Medical Association found that a vast number of breast cancer patients that undergo lumpectomies have to go under the knife more than once.
Feb 1, 2012:
The Wedding Dress Party benefits a great deal of women - brides-to-be, former brides and young brides who have breast cancer.
Jan 31, 2012:
It was recently announced that the seventh annual EagleBank Foundation Fight Against Breast Cancer Golf Classic, which was held last October, raised more than $350,000.
Jan 30, 2012:
A new technique may offer an alternative option to breast cancer patients who have undergone radiation therapy.
Jan 27, 2012:
An Australian company has recently announced they are developing a hair test that will be able to identify if a person has breast cancer or not, according to The Times of India.
Jan 26, 2012:
Actress Judy Reyes will join breast cancer advocates for the 3rd annual Bowling for Breastcancer.org to raise money for the site and help find a cure for breast cancer in New York City on February 15.
Jan 24, 2012:
Students and teachers gathered together at the cafeteria of Nashua High School in New Hampshire for a "knit-in" this past Monday, which benefited one of their counselors who is suffering from breast cancer, according to the Bedford Patch.
Jan 24, 2012:
The popular author and commentator on fashion and beauty, Charla Krupp, has lost her battle to breast cancer at the age of 58, her husband Richard Zoglin confirms, according to the New York Daily News.
Jan 20, 2012:
A joint charity event will be held by both The V Foundation and Boarding for Breast Cancer the night before the Winter X Games begins, and the athletes and guests to the event will donate to various cancers during a silent auction, according to ESPN.
Jan 19, 2012:
It was announced that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has donated $100,000 to a breast cancer support organization, something he promised to a Nevada judge, according to The Associated Press.
Jan 17, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki in Finland and the University of California San Francisco found a protein that may trigger breast cancer to spread throughout the body.
Jan 16, 2012:
The Breast Health Summit will be held at the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids this March, and the focus is on how African American women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer but a lower incident rate, according to The Gazette.
Jan 13, 2012:
As breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women in the U.S., the disease is highly publicized to raise awareness.
Jan 11, 2012:
When it comes to preventing breast cancer, one thing that every woman can do is to exercise, according to the Kansas City Star.
Jan 9, 2012:
Brooke Walter is a senior in high school in Pennfield, Michigan, and she wasn't satisfied with her knowledge about breast cancer, so she decided to take it one step further, according to the Battle Creek Enquirer.
Jan 6, 2012:
A new study presented at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that starchy foods is linked to an increased risk of a type of breast cancer tumor, which is found in people who have already had the disease.
Jan 5, 2012:
A new report published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians showed that there have been some significant death rate drops between 2004 and 2008, translating to a 1.8 percent decrease per year in men and 1.6 percent in women, according to Bloomberg.
Jan 3, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans found that a certain change in the body's defense system can increase the possibility of spreading breast cancer throughout the body.
Dec 30, 2011:
The Rochester local figure skaters will be hosting their third annual U.S. Figure Skating National Skating Month Celebration: Passion on Ice this Friday night, according to the Foster's Daily Democrat.
Dec 30, 2011:
Recent research has shown a link between breast cancer patients and those who suffer from heart disease.
Dec 30, 2011:
The man behind the AirFest at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, Richard "Dick" Cutshall, has recently lost his battle to breast cancer, according to The Tampa Tribune.
Dec 29, 2011:
The American Cancer Society and the Jordan Hospital in Massachusetts, are teaming up to host the Look Good... Feel Better "Pink Tea" event , according to The Carver Reporter.
Dec 28, 2011:
Those involved in the 2011 Jump for The Rose women's skydiving team recently presented The Rose, a Texas-based breast cancer awareness organization, with a check for $14,330, which they raised during their jump this past October, according to The River Oaks Examiner.
Dec 27, 2011:
It was recently announced that the breast cancer research stamp will be around for another four years, according to the news channel KCAU-TV.
Dec 27, 2011:
A new study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, found that the majority of breast cancer patients were on the older side when diagnosed, had lower grade tumors and had a high frequency of estrogen receptor positive disease, which can cause bone cancer.
Dec 23, 2011:
French health authorities may recommend that approximately 30,000 women in France get their breast implants removed after doctors continue to warn about cancer risks and possible ruptures, according to Time Magazine.
Dec 22, 2011:
A new report, titled Breast Cancer and the Environment: A Life Course Approach, illustrates different methods to help women prevent breast cancer, and some of these seemed curious to various doctors, and according to AAFP News Now.
Dec 21, 2011:
Advantage Chevrolet decided to help in the fight against breast cancer by hosting an annual event, Pretty in Pink. All of the proceeds from the event went to the American Cancer Society, according to La Grange Suburban Life.
Dec 19, 2011:
Eva Ekvall, who was the former Miss Venezuela, recently died of breast cancer at the very young age of 28, according to The Associated Press.
Dec 16, 2011:
LifeWay Christian Resources recently announced that they will be pulling all copies of their pink bibles, which partially funded the breast cancer awareness organization, Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Dec 14, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University found that women who are treated with aromatase inhibitors for their breast cancer are more likely to discontinue treatment earlier compared with those who do not take them.
Dec 13, 2011:
It was recently announced that Coastal.com, one of the largest online eyewear companies, will provide donations to four of the biggest breast cancer awareness foundations and organizations to support their cause.
Dec 12, 2011:
It was recently reported that if a person limits their carbohydrate intake only twice a week, they may be able to mitigate some of the risk factors for breast cancer by burning fat and improving insulin sensitivity, according to MedPage Today.
Dec 7, 2011:
There are a number of risk factors associated with breast cancer, and many of them have been proven but others have not.
Dec 6, 2011:
Appel Heating and Air Conditioning , which is based out of Indianapolis, recently announced that they will be painting their vans pink in order to promote breast cancer awareness around the area.
Dec 5, 2011:
LeRoy Butler played for the Green Bay Packers, and now the former football star is looking to help those who are suffering from breast cancer, according to the Wausau Daily Herald.
Dec 2, 2011:
The Mount Sinai High School cheerleaders recently presented a $1,000 check to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Center at Stony Brook Hospital this past Tuesday.
Dec 1, 2011:
A recent report by researchers from the University of Missouri found that the benefits of exercising outweigh the risks for both breast cancer survivors and those with lymphedema, which can occur in patients who had their lymph nodes removed during treatment.
Nov 30, 2011:
John Quirus is a sixth grade teacher in Pennsylvania, is on a mission to promote charity by showing his students how to contribute to the fight against breast cancer, according to Montgomery News.
Nov 29, 2011:
It was recently announced that New Hampshire will be hosting its first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure next year, according to the Boston Globe.
Nov 23, 2011:
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush will be traveling to Africa to spread awareness of both breast cancer and cervical cancer during the first week of December, according to The Associated Press.
Nov 22, 2011:
Seven members of the Wyoming Cowgirls logged nearly 3,500 miles all together, as they trained and walked this year's Susan G. Komen 3-Day For A Cure - a 60 mile walk, according to the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle.
Nov 21, 2011:
A recent study found that the breast cancer treatment tamoxifen does not work well on men with the disease.
Nov 21, 2011:
Elant, a company that provides health and housing solutions to seniors in Goshen, New York, recently announced that they raised more than $1,500 during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk that took place at the end of October, according to Staus News.
Nov 18, 2011:
Kinder's Corp and BBQ Deli in Pleasant Hill, California, recently announced that they raised $10,000 during the month of October for breast cancer awareness and research.
Nov 18, 2011:
The Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee, recently announced that they will be combining medical imaging technology and diagnostic procedures all in one place - a new breast cancer center, according to the Crossville Chronicle.
Nov 18, 2011:
This year's "Women's Night Out" was deemed a success, as more than 300 residents came to the Aventura Hospital in Miami to honor those who have survived breast cancer.
Nov 17, 2011:
San Francisco's Breast Cancer Fund recently discovered that high levels of bisphenol A (BPA), which is a chemical found in can linings, are a health hazard and can possibly cause cancer.
Nov 17, 2011:
There was a ton of hype and promotion of breast cancer awareness during the month of October. However, in some instances, that caused confusion to many.
Nov 16, 2011:
A new study published in the journal Archives of Neurology found that women who have undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer have less activity in certain sections of their brains compared to those who were not treated with chemotherapy, according to Reuters.
Nov 15, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that not only does family history have an impact on increasing the risk of breast cancer for women, but so does drinking alcohol during teenage years.
Nov 15, 2011:
One of the biggest activists for breast cancer, Evelyn Lauder, has passed away due to ovarian cancer complications at age 75 this past Saturday, according to CBS News.
Nov 11, 2011:
The employees of the Advocate Condell Medical Center wanted to raise more than their $10,000 goal to fight against breast cancer - and they did, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Nov 10, 2011:
When many think of cancer, they might imagine people getting diagnosed later in life, but that was not the case for Sylvia Soo.
Nov 9, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that older women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer, as they have not benefited from the advances in the past couple decades.
Nov 8, 2011:
Marnie Sciamanda of Rosemount, Minnesota, was happy with the dedication to breast cancer awareness and raising money to fight the disease this past October.
Nov 7, 2011:
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that Genomic Health's Oncotype DX was giving false negatives for the HER2 gene, which is a gene that can heighten the risk of individuals being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nov 4, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Missouri found that single women and women with children at home were more likely to be depressed after breast cancer treatments.
Nov 4, 2011:
A new study found that thousands of cancer cases may have been avoidable, as they could have developed due to inactivity and prolonged sitting, according to Fox News.
Nov 4, 2011:
The West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana, held a Pink Candle Light Ceremony to not only honor those who have survived breast cancer but also those who took care of the patients while they were in treatement, according to West Bank Community News.
Nov 3, 2011:
Florida residents lined up in their pink bras and participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, according to the Old Northeast-Downtown St. Pete Patch.
Nov 3, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston found that low levels of alcohol consumption can heighten the risk of breast cancer in women.
Nov 2, 2011:
Even though National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, breast cancer patients still face the disease day in and day out.
Nov 1, 2011:
Covington High School in Louisiana, had its most successful breast cancer awareness month throughout October, as a number of clubs joined together, according to The Times-Picayune.
Nov 1, 2011:
A new musical in Arlington, Virgina, titled "Breast in Show," follows three women and one man through their breast cancer treatments into recovery of the disease.
Nov 1, 2011:
A recent study shows that a woman's chance of developing breast cancer does not increase just because someone in their family has tested positive for the breast cancer genes, according to Fox News.
Nov 1, 2011:
When most people envision an auto repair shop, grease and loud noises are typically the first thoughts to come to mind.
Oct 31, 2011:
Individuals who find out that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer often feel a wide range of emotions and everyone deals with the news differently.
Oct 31, 2011:
Thousands of Florida residents gathered for the annual 3-Day for the Cure, which is a 60-mile walk over the span of three days this past weekend, according to St. Petersburg Times.
Oct 31, 2011:
Curves of Marshfield is a women-only fitness center, and they are making it their focus this October to educate women about breast cancer in hopes of beating the disease, according to The Marshfield Mariner.
Oct 31, 2011:
Laurie Cook found out that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 57, and she felt as if her life completely shifted. She survived the disease and is now focusing on being an advocate part in countless organizations in her New York town, according to the Messenger Post.
Oct 31, 2011:
Infolinks is an In-Text advertising company that connects websites and advertisers across the globe, and it recently announced that it will donate its technology of over 60,000 sites to offer support for breast cancer foundations.
Oct 31, 2011:
A teenager from Harpenden, England, recently got her entire school to dress in pink to spread awareness and raise money for breast cancer research, according to The Herts Advertiser.
Oct 31, 2011:
When it comes to preventing breast cancer, there isn't anything that someone can eat or do to completely prevent it.
Oct 28, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world's biggest breast cancer organization, and is now ranked number one by GuideStar's Philanthropedia.
Oct 28, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers at the National University Cancer Institute in Singapore found that even though male breast cancer is much less rare than women's, men face worse diagnosis due to lack of awareness, according to Huffington Post.
Oct 28, 2011:
Breast cancer survivor Jennifer Bodnar will be racing at the fifth annual Power of Pink Relay, which is a 20-mile women-only relay race to raise money for breast cancer screenings in Asheville, North Carolina, according to The Asheville Citizen-Times.
Oct 28, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors from Farmington, New Mexico, gathered Wednesday evening to strut their stuff for a cure, The Daily-Times reports.
Oct 28, 2011:
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, students at two high schools in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, can be proud of all they've accomplished.
Oct 27, 2011:
Firefighters in Walton County, Georgia, are used to saving lives. However, during October they have also been saving lives in another way - by raising breast cancer awareness wearing hot pink shirts, the Loganville Patch reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
Miss USA, Alyssa Campanella, recently visited Boston, Massachusetts, to support breast cancer awareness, The Boston Globe reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
A new European study, which was presented at the 10th annual American Association for Cancer Research International Conference, found a link between physical activity and a reduced chance of developing a specific type of breast cancer - estrogen-receptor and progesterone-receptor tumor types.
Oct 27, 2011:
The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is moving to Mobile, Alabama this upcoming weekend to close out National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the news channel WKRG-TV reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
The pink shirt that Gilbert High School cheerleaders planned to wear, but was banned from their school, continues to spark varied opinions.
Oct 26, 2011:
Lisa Smith, lead mammography technician at Salem Hospital in Oregon, said she wasn't surprised when she got breast cancer, the Statesman Journal reports.
Oct 26, 2011:
Part of staying healthy is eating a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy weight. This notion also rings true for those who are at risk, currently have or have survived breast cancer, according to Mary Flynn, co-author of the new book, The Pink Ribbon Diet, What's News reports.
Oct 26, 2011:
The amount of breast cancer survivors continues to rise and the reactions of bosses across the country have varied. However, it is truly important that employers are flexible with those who were recently diagnosed, according to The Kansas City Star.
Oct 26, 2011:
San Marcos, Texas, residents have been spreading breast cancer awareness through different events during the month of October for the annual Pink Heals Campaign, according to The San Marcos Mercury.
Oct 25, 2011:
E! TV personality and reality star, Giuliana Rancic, announced just last week that she had breast cancer and after undergoing a double lumpectomy a few days ago, the brave star has already returned to work, New York Daily News reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
It was recently announced that Ohio Sat Univesrity will rename the JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center in honor of Stefanie Spielman, who lost her battle to breast cancer at 42 in 2009, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Oct 24, 2011:
A new study published in The Lancet Oncology studied the effects of the breast cancer drug letrozolem, which is marketed as Femara, and tamoxifen.
Oct 24, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a perfect time for survivors of the disease to get together and support each other.
Oct 24, 2011:
Lakeview Consultants, a sales and marketing firm, participated in the fight against breast cancer in Dutchess, New York, this past Sunday.
Oct 24, 2011:
Most women would love any excuse to wear their wedding dresses again and many may be even more inclined to wear it to promote breast cancer awareness.
Oct 21, 2011:
A new study published in The Lancent found that adding radiation to breast-conserving surgery after breast cancer diagnosis cuts the chances of recurrence in half when compared to just the surgery alone, according to WebMD.
Oct 21, 2011:
Plenty of organizations and companies across the country are doing something to help raise money and breast cancer awareness during the month of October - even hosting a dodgeball tournament to fight for a cure, according to LA Weekly.
Oct 21, 2011:
Anna Murray, whose maiden name is Purificato, is very proud of her Italian roots, and when her sister got diagnosed with breast cancer, she thought she would bring her Italian cuisine to life.
Oct 21, 2011:
Marilyn Norris, a breast cancer survivor and army veteran, now considers herself a an advocate for breast cancer awareness, as she was given a second chance to be able to do so, the Fort Gordon Signal reports.
Oct 21, 2011:
The Leesburg Downtown Business Association in Virginia will be holding its monthly Girl's Night Out event, though this month holds a deeper importance, the Leesburg Patch reports.
Oct 20, 2011:
Betsy Johnson is now a proud breast cancer awareness advocate, however when she was diagnosed with the disease nearly 12 years ago, she refused to tell anyone about her diagnosis, The Washington Post reports.
Oct 20, 2011:
It is important for people with breast cancer to not forget about their bone health because bone loss can become a serious problem, especially for the aging women with breast cancer, according to the news channel WAVY-TV.
Oct 20, 2011:
Two men from Stone Mountain, Georgia, marched during the local walk against breast cancer, both survived breast cancer and they walked among hundreds of women all wearing pink, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Oct 20, 2011:
It is not as common in men as much as it does women, but it is possible that men can be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Oct 20, 2011:
It is no secret that early detection is the best way to avoid breast cancer, however when women should begin getting screenings has been up for discussion, according to KTVZ-TV.
Oct 19, 2011:
New Jersey firefighters received a little heat and were close to getting in trouble for donning pink T-shirts, which are to spread breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October, according to CNN.
Oct 19, 2011:
Bluetrek has recently come out with a fun pink device for cars. The Pink Ribbon Speaky is a mobile speakerphone for people while they are driving, so they are able to operate their vehicle and talk on the phone without taking their hands off the steering wheel.
Oct 19, 2011:
For a woman, finding out she has breast cancer can be one of the most difficult experiences of her life, especially if she has children.
Oct 18, 2011:
For a woman, finding out she has breast cancer can be one of the scariest things to hear.
Oct 18, 2011:
The E! Network personality Giuliana Rancic announced yesterday morning on "The Today Show" that she has been diagnosed with the early stages of breast cancer, and how she found out is what she feels is important for people to understand, MSNBC reports.
Oct 18, 2011:
October is a month to remember for the Philly Pretzel Factory, not only is a National Pretzel Month but it is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Ron Heil and Gary Nolan have started the Twisting for a Cure campaign, according to the West Chester Patch.
Oct 18, 2011:
Laurieann Callahan has been running various events to promote breast cancer awareness and to raise money to fight against the disease.
Oct 18, 2011:
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer has been quite a success as it raised $9.1 million in grants for breast cancer organizations, and the honorary chairperson, actress Reese Witherspoon, walked the remainder of the trek with the thousands of participants in New York.
Oct 17, 2011:
For the 15th straight year, sisters of the University of Dayton's Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) chapter held their Freefahl benefit concert to raise money for breast cancer awareness and education, FlyerNews.com reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
The Repeat Street store in Ridgeland, Mississippi, isn't trying to get its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest bra display, it's actually showing its support for breast cancer awareness, WLBT 3 reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
The Sister-4-Cure group is made up of African American women who find it their mission to walk around Milwaukee and show their support to the many breast cancer survivors in the area.
Oct 13, 2011:
Co-host of "The View" Elisabeth Hasselbeck is joining the millions of people who are fighting against breast cancer.
Oct 13, 2011:
A high school in Gilbert, Arizona, is banning shirts that the cheerleading squad was going to wear to spread breast cancer awareness and raise money for research, according to USA Today
Oct 13, 2011:
Every year, Mary Kathryn Walker of Mobile, Alabama, runs a public relations campaign to fight against breast cancer, and it raises thousands of dollars in donations.
Oct 13, 2011:
For the second consecutive year, Zumba instructors in Sidney, Michigan, are teaming up to raise heart rates and money to support breast cancer research, The Chillicothe Times Bulletin reports.
Oct 12, 2011:
Co-workers Beth Dulin and Cathy Cassell have both seen what happens when someone is affected by breast cancer and they wanted to do something about it.
Oct 12, 2011:
Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, people and businesses across the country continue to do their own part in the fight against the disease and help raise money for the cure.
Oct 12, 2011:
Peggy Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, and the feelings that came with that news were something that she felt no one could relate to, unless they went through it as well.
Oct 12, 2011:
Individuals are starting to wonder if supporting breast cancer awareness by donning in pink clothing or buying pink items may be more about marketing than it is the actual disease.
Oct 12, 2011:
Health representatives at the Schriever Air Force Base, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are doing their part to help educate base members and their families about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness month, Schriever Air Force Base News reports.
Oct 11, 2011:
FARO Technologies, which produces portable measurement and imaging solutions, recently announced the launch of their Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
Oct 11, 2011:
Marcia Lievense of Holland, Michigan, first found out she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, and then it came back again in 2009, but she refused to let her disease bring her down.
Oct 11, 2011:
A recent event brought joy, art and breast cancer awareness together, The Maneater reports.
Oct 10, 2011:
Residents of Kingston, Pennsylvania, recently came together for the third annual, Bras Across the Bridge event to raise breast cancer awareness, The Times Leader reports.
Oct 7, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and groups, charities and businesses across the nation are taking part in fighting this disease including a medical center in Purcell, Oklahoma, according to the Purcell Register.
Oct 7, 2011:
To show its support for those fighting against breast cancer, Checker Cab company is offering free rides to breast cancer patients needing to get to doctor's appointments throughout October - Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Oct 6, 2011:
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in Lindenhurst, New York, recently and appropriately opened its doors to the new Women's Imaging Center that will use 3D mammography technology to diagnose and treat people with breast cancer, the Lindenhurst Patch reports.
Oct 6, 2011:
A new study published in the journal Cancer found that there is a direct link from the breast cancer drug tamoxifen and diabetes in certain women, according to Reuters.
Oct 6, 2011:
Michelle Maloney found out that she was had breast cancer and was pregnant all in the same month, fittingly it was last October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the The Daily World Helena-Arkansas.
Oct 5, 2011:
A local salon in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, is doing their part to honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Oct 5, 2011:
Everyone's favorite charm bracelet company, Pandora, is raising money and showing its support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for the third consecutive year, Look.Co.UK reports.
Oct 4, 2011:
Peppercom, a public relations firm based out of New York, decided to team up with the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and raise money for breast cancer.
Oct 4, 2011:
Lisa Osterman was diagnosed with breast cancer at the very early age of 31, and she felt as if she had nowhere to turn, according to USA Today.
Oct 4, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are countless events that are taking place throughout the this period in order to raise money to fight this disease and find a cure.
Oct 4, 2011:
Movie star Jennifer Aniston, along with Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, recently visited the Breast Cancer Center at the Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia, to show support for breast cancer awareness and the treatments performed at the center, The Huffington Post reports.
Oct 4, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month is in full swing, women of Connecticut should take this opportunity to get mammograms as the state was recently named the second highest incidence of Breast Cancer in the nation, NBC Connecticut reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
Breast cancer awareness has spread successfully over the years, and many may wonder if buying the pink T-shirts and participating in the walks has shown a difference.
Oct 3, 2011:
Singer Martina McBride is taking part in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by holding a private show and benefit titled "Martina McBride: Light Up the Sky"
Oct 3, 2011:
Blue Shield of California has announced that it will stop issuing Roche Holding AG's drug Avastin for the treatment of breast cancer, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Oct 3, 2011:
Those in the Boston, Massachusetts, area may want to splurge on a night out as a way to support breast cancer awareness during the month of October, as the Copley Square Hotel announced promotions to support the cause throughout the month, The Boston Globe reports.
Sep 30, 2011:
The varsity soccer and football teams at the Hoptacong High School in New Jersey, will be helping in the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with their "Think Pink" campaign, according to the Hopatcong Patch.
Sep 30, 2011:
ANN Inc., which is the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, will be supporting the fight against breast cancer during the month of October.
Sep 30, 2011:
Companies across the country are gearing up for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which starts this weekend. Fiat, the Italian automaker, has joined forces with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to produce cars specifically for the cause.
Sep 30, 2011:
The nation's biggest bowling chain, Lucky Strike, will be partnering with BreastCancer.org during the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 30, 2011:
Judy Flores of Bogota, New Jersey, felt as if her world turned upside down after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.
Sep 29, 2011:
Arizona Cardinals' number one wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is doing his part on the field to raise money and breast cancer awareness, FootballNewsNow.com reports.
Sep 29, 2011:
The Myrtle Beach firefighters will be wearing pink t-shirts for the entire month of October to help raise funds for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Sun News
Sep 29, 2011:
AristoCraft is a dry cleaner that supplies various places around New England, and customers can expect pink hangers and plastic when their clothing is returned to them, according to The Avon News.
Sep 28, 2011:
The retail shoe store, Payless, will be taking part in the efforts to raise breast cancer during the month of October, as they will be selling $2 earring sets to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.
Sep 28, 2011:
Everyones favorite rock star daughter, Kelly Osbourne, has recently confirmed that she'll be flipping the switch on the first night of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's annual Pinktober campaign in San Diego, Sign On San Diego reports.
Sep 28, 2011:
The Walking Company, a leader in comfortable footwear, recently announced its Walking for Hope campaign aimed at raising more than $200,000 to put towards breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, beginning in October.
Sep 27, 2011:
A free health clinic in Suffolk, Virgina, offers patients, including women battling against breast cancer, a new chance at life, WVEC reports.
Sep 27, 2011:
The Riverwalk Casino and Hotel is now taking bra donations. Yes, bra donations, as the Vicksburg, Mississippi, casino is showing its support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by donating $1 to the American Cancer Society for every old bra people donate.
Sep 27, 2011:
The bakery and cafe, Panera Bread, will be offering their Pink Ribbon Bagel in the state of New Jersey during the month of October - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 27, 2011:
Many breast cancer patients choose the complete mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy because radiation follows the lumpectomy and not the mastectomy.
Sep 26, 2011:
Bridgestone Golf, one of the most prominent golfing companies in America, recently announced that it would be doing its part during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering golfers a limited edition version of one of its most popular golf balls, the TOUR B330-RX, which will be finished in pink to show its support for the cause.
Sep 26, 2011:
Researchers from Athens University Medical School found that elderly breast cancer patients have a higher risk of dying than those who are younger and at the same progression of the disease.
Sep 26, 2011:
The Tallassee High School volleyball team will be participating in an event to raise money for breast cancer, according to The Tallassee Tribune.
Sep 23, 2011:
Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes went on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to discuss her history with breast cancer, and how a trip to get a breast reduction turned into a breast cancer diagnosis, according to the Huffington Post.
Sep 23, 2011:
Seasoned journalist Lisa Ling is using her notoriety to spread breast cancer awareness, along with the P&G Give HOPE campaign, during breast cancer awareness month, The Huffington Post reports.
Sep 22, 2011:
This Saturday, the Broward County Library in South Florida will be hosting its seventh annual information session about breast cancer to let local women know everything they need to know about the disease that has claimed millions of lives, according to South Florida Times.
Sep 22, 2011:
October is breast cancer awareness month and various events are being planned across the country. In Joliet, Illinois, people are getting ready for the annual walk to fight against breast cancer, according to Morris Daily Herald.
Sep 22, 2011:
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Jennifer Garner, Katie Holmes, Kate Winslet and now teen sensation Selena Gomez, are showing their support for breast cancer awareness by rocking limited edition Tory Burch ballet flats, Celeb.Gather.com reports.
Sep 21, 2011:
Jeanne Sather has had breast cancer for 13 years, but continues to fight against it even though she is in the higher stages. However, a new drug is making breast cancer news and may help her regain her life, according to The Seattle Times.
Sep 21, 2011:
The second annual Oktoberfest at the Bitterroot Brewery in Ravalli County, Montana, will take place this weekend, and it is incorporating breast cancer awareness into its celebration, according to the news channel KPAX-TV.
Sep 21, 2011:
For Florida resident Carol Byrum, being diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer and skin cancer hasn't stopped her from fighting back, and raising awareness for the disease, NewSun.com reports.
Sep 20, 2011:
Doctors and investors will be meeting this Friday to determine the importance of two drugs that were recently developed, according to Reuters.
Sep 20, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois discovered a link between aggressive breast cancer and stress, according to Blisstree.
Sep 20, 2011:
Since 2004, Lisa Frank has been the co-director of the Tour de Pink, which is a cycling event to raise money for young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The event starts up this weekend, according to the Daily Record.
Sep 20, 2011:
Cheerleaders from Keller, Texas' two high schools are spearheading a fundraiser titled "Think Pink" to help spread breast cancer awareness and raise money to give to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research and awareness, the Time-Register reports.
Sep 19, 2011:
Fashion designer David Meister will be honored at the Susan G. Komen Foundation's "Design for a Cure" gala, and he will also be honored at the event for his support in the fight against breast cancer.
Sep 19, 2011:
The Procter & Gamble Company recently announced it will be teaming up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation in order to promote breast cancer awareness and provide mammograms so individuals can take advantage of early detection, which saves thousands of lives each year.
Sep 19, 2011:
More than 2,000 residents of Wooster, Ohio, came together to film a video for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Daily Record reports.
Sep 16, 2011:
A new study attempted to determine the difference of men and women and how they are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sep 16, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is providing scholarships to students who aspire to go to college but have been affected with breast cancer in such a way that it does not seem possible, according to the South Brunswick Patch.
Sep 16, 2011:
Zumba classes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, will be shaking what they've got to support breast cancer awareness this month, NorthJersey.com reports.
Sep 15, 2011:
The department store Kohl's has recently announced its new program to fight against breast cancer. The program is an auction of 16 different artist-decorated ribbon sculptures, which will be available online.
Sep 15, 2011:
Every year the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) uses its popularity to raise breast cancer awareness during its Dig Pink Game, though this years match means even more to players, according to the team's website.
Sep 15, 2011:
Rapper/R&B singer Musiq Soulchild is using his celebrity to help raise breast cancer awareness. He has just been named the new ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise, Rap-Up.com reports.
Sep 14, 2011:
The fifth annual Border Battle for Breast Cancer Awareness will take place on October 15.
Sep 13, 2011:
The Cancer Support Community Greater Miami recently announced they will be holding a workshop for women who are suffering from breast cancer.
Sep 13, 2011:
It has been 14 years since Carla Cammack decided to partake in the Race for the Cure, which was when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Fountain Valley Patch.
Sep 13, 2011:
Breast cancer awareness and prevention has increased significantly among women in Barbados, The Barbados Advocate reports.
Sep 12, 2011:
A mother who is currently suffering from breast cancer is attempting to raise money for the Susan G. Komen three-day walk for a cure, and she is doing so with a bingo night, according to the Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.
Sep 12, 2011:
A recent study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Texas, Anderson Cancer Center, found that women with the BRCA mutations may be not only at risk for developing breast cancer and ovarian disease, but they will get it earlier than their family members, according to USA Today.
Sep 12, 2011:
Children from a couple Boston suburbs will be teaming up with firefighters and police departments to sponsor the National Pink Heals Tour, which is a caravan to raise breast cancer awareness, according to The Boston Globe.
Sep 12, 2011:
For one Tallmadge, Ohio, roller derby league, putting together an event to support breast cancer awareness only seemed fitting, the Tallmadge Express reports.
Sep 9, 2011:
An eighth grade student at the Sauk Prairie Middle School recently filed a lawsuit against her school because they banned a breast cancer awareness bracelet, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Sep 9, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen affiliate in Sacramento will be honoring its best contributors and volunteers to help in the fight against breast cancer on October 9, according to the Sacramento Press.
Sep 8, 2011:
Four friends will partake in the Susan G. Komen 60-mile walk in Washington D.C. to recognize how one of them survived breast cancer and support the millions of women who are currently battling the disease, according to Greenwood Today.
Sep 8, 2011:
Michelle Deleso's mother survived breast cancer, and in her honor Deleso felt she had to do something to raise money and awareness so other individuals who are affected will be able to survive as well, according to LoHud News.
Sep 8, 2011:
Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France champion and testicular cancer survivor, announced that he will be the lead cyclist for the United Against Breast Cancer bike ride in Calgary, to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sep 7, 2011:
A diet enriched with vegetables and fruits is a well-known way to live a healthier life, but a new study suggests that it can also prevent a type of breast cancer, according to Reuters.
Sep 7, 2011:
For the third consecutive year, Peri & Sons Farms is using its name to raise breast cancer awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 6, 2011:
The Mahaska Health Partnership will be hosting its seventh annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in order to promote breast cancer health news and help individuals understand what they need to be aware of, according to Oskaloosa News.
Sep 6, 2011:
An event and fundraiser has been scheduled for assistant basketball coach, Jenny Miller, who is suffering from breast cancer in Celina, Texas, according to Star Local News.
Sep 6, 2011:
The yogurt company Stonyfield has launched a new lid campaign in order to raise awareness, develop breast cancer health news and support Breastcancer.org, which is the leading online resource for information about the disease and its treatment for anyone who is suffering from it.
Sep 6, 2011:
Go to sleep in style, while raising breast cancer awareness, as Verlo Mattress Factory Stores recently announced that it's launching a pink-edged mattress, with a portion of the proceeds in sales going to local charities and breast cancer research groups.
Sep 2, 2011:
Upcoming NASCAR races will be seeing pink, as a limited edition pink Chevrolet Camaro SS will be racing during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Sep 2, 2011:
Breast cancer breakthroughs news at Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine found that consumption of walnuts may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Sep 1, 2011:
The breast cancer awareness group responsible for the "I ? Boobies!" campaign is coming to the aid of two Easton, Pennsylvania, students to fight the school system there that is trying to ban the popular bracelets, The Morning Call reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month beginning in October, W Network in Canada and the OWN network in the U.S. will be broadcasting the premier of the new film About Her, Broadcaster magazine reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
Tic Tac® recently announced the launch of its 2011 Shake, Share & Care campaign to support breast cancer awareness.
Aug 31, 2011:
Mega star Olivia Newton John is teaming up with an unlikely partner to host a Pink and Blue for Two breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness event this Saturday at Rams Head Live, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
Three of Hollywood and the music industry's biggest names are showing their support for breast cancer month as they pose for the October edition of Glamour magazine, according to LEX18 News.
Aug 31, 2011:
Competitive boat paddler Diane Ermel races for more than just for the thrill of winning, she also races to raise breast cancer awareness, Leader-Post reports.
Aug 30, 2011:
Donna Wilson of Taylorsville, Maryland, had a breast cancer scare not too long ago, and decided to help raise money for the cancer that has affected millions of families throughout the country, according to The Advocate of Eldersburg and Sykesville.
Aug 29, 2011:
A new method for breast cancer treatment may prove to be beneficial for those who suffer from the disease.
Aug 29, 2011:
The island Nantucket, which is off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is developing local fundraising in order to help those who are suffering from breast cancer.
Aug 29, 2011:
Hurricane Irene was making its way up the east coast this past weekend, but residents of Montreal still rallied to participate in a breast cancer walk, according to the French Tribune.
Aug 29, 2011:
In Waldo County, Maine, the football game between Belfast and Mount View high schools is an event that community members look forward to for both bragging rights and the important message of spreading breast cancer awareness through their annual fundraiser, the Republican Journal reports.
Aug 26, 2011:
For one Seabrook, Massachusetts, woman, raising money and breast cancer awareness is of utmost importance, The Newburyport News reports.
Aug 26, 2011:
Recent reports from the Department of Health state that Idaho was listed as the lowest ranking state when it comes to women getting screened for breast cancer, and this can be many reasons, according to KIFI-TV.
Aug 25, 2011:
A recent Paint the Town Pink event in Madison, Kentucky, had to be brought inside due to inclement weather, though the messages of support for survivors went off without a hitch, The Richmond Register reports.
Aug 25, 2011:
Peregine Pharmaceuticals, a drug developer, recently found an extended survival rate with a combination of drugs for individuals who suffer from breast cancer, according to Proactive Investors.
Aug 25, 2011:
Firefighters from the Albertville, Alabama, department are putting in an effort to fight against breast cancer by selling T-shirts, according to The Sand Mountain Reporter.
Aug 24, 2011:
In Gates, New York, there will be new pink carts to throw recyclables in to support the fight against breast cancer.
Aug 24, 2011:
Brett and Krista are the son and daughter of Karen Beebe, who has been fighting breast cancer since 2005.
Aug 24, 2011:
An upcoming Friend to Friend luncheon in Cherokee County, Texas, will discuss breast cancer awareness as the region is ranked among the top 60 counties in Texas with the highest rates of breast cancer, according to a 2010 reports from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institution.
Aug 23, 2011:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer hosts a kick-off party for individuals who are looking for more information about the three-mile walk in Naples, Florida, according to Naples News.
Aug 23, 2011:
A recent report discovered that women who gave up on hormone therapy, which was said to heighten the risk of heart disease and breast cancer, also caused less women to make their annual mammogram appointments, according to Bloomberg.
Aug 23, 2011:
St. Joseph Medical Center was recently awarded a matching $50,000 grant by the American Cancer Society to run an outreach program for breast health, according to The Baltimore Sun.
Aug 22, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month fast approaching, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is encouraging affiliates to go "Passionately Pink" this October.
Aug 22, 2011:
Women of Santa Cruz, California, assembled on Sunday afternoon with bare chests in an effort to support the fight against breast cancer and raise money to produce positive breast cancer health news, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Aug 22, 2011:
The annual contest, "Fancy Bras and Ties-Of-Support," is calling all creative minds to design a bra or tie and submit it into the competition, which was created to promote the annual Believe Walk, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Aug 19, 2011:
Sanford Health recently announced that they are starting a new biogenetic bank in order to help find a cure for breast cancer, according to the Argus Leader.
Aug 18, 2011:
Debbie Hamilton of Tulsa, Oklahoma, runs the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure every year for her mother who has been a breast cancer survivor for the past 28 years. T
Aug 18, 2011:
The Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, which began over thirty years ago when late founders Ann Marcou and Mimi Kaplan, both diagnosed with the disease, sought to help local Chicago women who were also suffering from the same fate, GetHealthy.com reports.
Aug 17, 2011:
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made a hefty donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in hopes or creating positive breast cancer health news, according to the Express Times.
Aug 17, 2011:
New breakthrough breast cancer news came with a recent study, which was conducted by the Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center, that found why African American women are more prone to harder-to-treat and more aggressive breast cancer.
Aug 17, 2011:
One local North Carolina photographer is using her gift to spread breast cancer awareness, The Charlotte Observer reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
Professional walleye angler fishermen Kevin Kerkvliet and Dean Kaminski are doing their part to raise breast cancer awareness as they proudly display the saying "Save the TaTas" on their high-end boat, the Lake Minnetonka Patch reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
Individuals who are diagnosed with any type of cancer have to deal with a multitude of decisions and choices.
Aug 16, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen Michigan Three-Day for the Cure ended this past Monday, and supports and organization leaders are extremely impressed with the amount of money that was raised for the hope of breast cancer breakthroughs news - $4.1 million, according to the Observer and Eccentric.
Aug 16, 2011:
The Pink Ribbon Society, which is based in Northwest Indiana, is aimed toward helping women and men who are currently battling with breast cancer, according to the Northwest Indiana Times.
Aug 15, 2011:
Nurse Practitioner Heather Flanagan has had the troubling job of providing reassuring information for patients that have just received the shocking news that they have breast cancer. Over the years, she has seen this happen countless times and recently she decided to do something about it by creating an informational website, according to the Brandon Patch.
Aug 15, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen Three-Day Walk for the Cure started up this past Friday in Southeast Michigan, as the the 60-mile journey began and many participated in hopes of breast cancer breakthroughs news, according to The Detroit News.
Aug 12, 2011:
Lake Erie will be home of the Living Pink Through Fashion show for the second year in a row on August 20, as the show raises money for the hope of positive breast cancer health news, according to The Times.
Aug 12, 2011:
The Breast Cancer Campaign in the UK has picked the town of Reading for their Paint the Town Pink for the third consecutive year.
Aug 12, 2011:
New Jersey native and breast cancer survivor Kathy Rozanski recently got an unforgettable experience after she was able to take a ride on the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Blimp.
Aug 11, 2011:
A nurse from Rockford, Illinois, did not hesitate when it came to receiving a new type of treatment for breast cancer, according to the Rockford Register Star.
Aug 11, 2011:
As breast cancer claims the lives of tens of thousands of women each year, it can certainly hit close to home.
Aug 10, 2011:
A local company in San Antonio, Texas, has been named the top fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure this year, according to the San Antonio Business Journal.
Aug 10, 2011:
Jessica Livingston ran in the Race for the Cure for different reasons last year. The 35-year-old started running it a couple years ago because of a close-call she experienced when she was 27 years old, only to find out she wasn't in the clear like she once thought, according to the Kansas City Star.
Aug 10, 2011:
A new study found that the drug that helps treat breast cancer, Herceptin, can increase the risk of heart disease in elderly patients.
Aug 10, 2011:
Radar tire company is doing its part to combat breast cancer as it recently launched its "Mobilizing Hope" campaign in the U.S.
Aug 9, 2011:
The Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury, Massachusetts, recently was promoting their Pink Ribbon Ride, which will be held on October 1, according to the Salisbury Patch.
Aug 9, 2011:
Some new breast cancer breakthrough news was released as a result of a new study.
Aug 9, 2011:
Edna Campbell was a guard in the WNBA for seven seasons from 1999-2005, though during the 2002 season, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, USA Today reports.
Aug 8, 2011:
Five sisters of Stoughton, Massachusetts, will be participating at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer six-mile walk in Boston this October, as they have done many years before, according to the Patriot Ledger.
Aug 8, 2011:
The national magazine Pizza Today, which is the largest pizza trade magazine, will be running a foundation titled "Slice of Hope" this October, according to TC Palm.
Aug 8, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that the removal of lymph nodes in the early stages of breast cancer may not have any effect on their survival rates.
Aug 8, 2011:
Raymond Johnson of North Carolina is fighting for his life - without proper healthcare, as men are not covered in the medicaid breast and cervical cancer program, The Post and Courier reported.
Aug 8, 2011:
A new survey conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that young women who are at high-risk for breast or ovarian cancer based on their families history know little about what to do to be prepared, USA Today reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
Shops at 25 West, an art gallery in Little Falls, New York, is donating all of the proceeds they receive from their "Angel Art" exhibit to breast cancer research, according to the Little Falls Times.
Aug 5, 2011:
The popular exercise class Zumba will not only be fighting off pounds and calories but it will be helping in the fight against breast cancer.
Aug 5, 2011:
A well known male hair loss treatment drug may be a cause of breast cancer among men, CBC News reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
The WNBA team Indiana Fever will play the New York Liberty on August 13th for the Breast Cancer Awareness Night, and Fever guard Katie Douglas takes this cause to heart, according to the Huffington Post.
Aug 4, 2011:
Gabi Masek, Jenna Sicuranza, Kimberly Sims and Maria Smith are all from Decorah, Iowa, and they have one other thing in common as well, they will be all be walking 60 miles for the Susan G. Komen Tiwn Cities 3-Day for the Cure, according to the Decorah Newspapers.
Aug 3, 2011:
Elsie Campbell developed a consistent love for salad, not only would she eat lettuce daily, but she would go through three or four heads each day, according to ABC News.
Aug 3, 2011:
New breast cancer health news has developed from Staten Island University Hospital, as a new type of radiation therapy for early-stage cancer allows for less treatment time.
Aug 3, 2011:
For the past 10 years, Rori Knott and Jenny Sewell have been participating in the Beach to Beach Swim for Breast Cancer in Bangor, Maine.
Aug 3, 2011:
The second annual Nine West Runway Relief Program is set to appear in the upcoming New York City Spring/Summer Fashion week to raise funds for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC).
Aug 3, 2011:
Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have been flocking to alternative methods while undergoing standard procedures as a way to further combat the problem head on.
Aug 3, 2011:
Breast cancer survivor Sara Bossom, 52, was recently nominated to carry the torch at the 2011 Summer Olympics in London, by Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the Salisbury Journal reports.
Aug 3, 2011:
Siemens Partners recently announced it will be joining the fight against breast cancer by teaming up with American Cancer Society (ACS).
Aug 3, 2011:
A new study has come out with some new breast cancer health news that may be interesting to any person that has been diagnosed with the disease.
Aug 2, 2011:
Lee and Kathy Giller have raised more than $165,000 at 12 different breast cancer fundraising events, and it is not because Kathy is a survivor - Lee is.
Aug 2, 2011:
Participants in Worcester, England, recently attempted to set a new world record for the longest chain of bras to raise money for breast cancer research, Reuters reports.
Aug 2, 2011:
National retail store Kohl's has teamed up with FILA SPORT® to create limited edition merchandise to support breast cancer awareness.
Jul 29, 2011:
Of all the lifestyle factors that increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, body mass index (BMI) may have the greatest influence.
Jul 29, 2011:
The biggest fear of one 29 year-old woman with breast cancer is the possibility of not being able to have children.
Jul 29, 2011:
A new variety of anti-cancer agents made breast cancer news by showing promise when combined with chemotherapy to fight even the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
Jul 29, 2011:
Streamlight, Inc. headlined Pink Ribbon activities news on July 14th when the company donated a large sum of money to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Jul 29, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, New York State's cancer rates are up compared to ten years ago, but death rates from cancer are lower than before.
Jul 29, 2011:
A local gym in Nashua, New Hampshire, has found a way to contribute to the ongoing battle against breast cancer.
Jul 28, 2011:
The National Cancer Institute in Milan made breast cancer health news when it released the details of a study linking alcohol intake with breast cancer deaths.
Jul 28, 2011:
An article published in the UK newspaper The Guardian made breast cancer health news when it reported that diagnoses for the ailment in middle-aged persons has steadily been on the rise.
Jul 28, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, an Oregon citizen hasn't let multiple diagnoses of various diseases stop her from remaining active in the advocacy of serious illnesses.
Jul 28, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, dapagliflozin, a new diabetes pill awaiting approval, may face some roadblocks, as a study shows it has the potential to lead to bladder and breast cancer.
Jul 27, 2011:
Most doctors recommend radiation therapy for women who have undergone a mastectomy. A new study made breast cancer news by showing that almost half of older women who have advanced breast cancer don't get the recommended post-surgery radiation therapy.
Jul 27, 2011:
The statistics on breast cancer from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) registry, operated by the U.S. National Cancer Institute, are used by many researchers to study trends in cancer treatment. In breast cancer health news, a new study shows that SEER may be inaccurate.
Jul 27, 2011:
Many people are concerned with how to stay healthy and avoid cancer, but some don't consider how to remain healthy after receiving cancer treatment.
Jul 27, 2011:
Some traditional schools of thought deemed it best for women to wait some time after undergoing a mastectomy before receiving reconstructive surgery.
Jul 27, 2011:
Residents of Illinois are set to receive additional medical insurance coverage when they undergo clinical trial treatments.
Jul 27, 2011:
A family member's cancer diagnosis can be devastating. Two breast cancer diagnoses in one family within six weeks of one another would be something else entirely.
Jul 26, 2011:
Mammograms are one of the most effective means of detecting breast cancer in its earlier stages.
Jul 26, 2011:
Approximately 40,000 women die each year in the United States from breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
Jul 26, 2011:
Many organizations and groups around the world raise money for cancer research and victims and their families. In Pink Ribbon activities news, a hair stylist is now offering a rather unique support service.
Jul 25, 2011:
Breast cancer research has been supported by the numerous companies and organizations that have donated millions of dollars to the cause.
Jul 25, 2011:
Thanks to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Connecticut will have a larger impact on breast cancer outreach, making breast cancer health news.
Jul 25, 2011:
To improve breast cancer screenings in the state, the Iowa Department of Public Health and the American Cancer Society are teaming up to form focus groups to figure out why women between the ages of 40 and 64 are reluctant to get mammograms, the Associated Press reports.
Jul 25, 2011:
Women in the Chicago area are making breast cancer survivors and supporters news thanks to a unique fundraising and awareness event for breast cancer on July 30, the A.V. Club Chicago, an entertainment and events website, reports.
Jul 25, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, the third annual Breast Cancer Charity Softball Game in Avon, Ohio, is scheduled for July 23.
Jul 25, 2011:
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Pharmaceutics and Analytical Chemistry have found that nanobodies produced by camels could be used in future drugs developed to fight breast cancer and other cancerous cells, signaling a promising new approach to cancer gene therapy.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, a recent study published in Integrative Cancer Therapies found a link between specific dietary elements and breast cancer prevention.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, recent studies have shown that men are more likely to die from cancer than women, regardless of the nature of the cancer from which they suffer.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, the drug NeuVax was recently approved to treat breast cancer patients who are not ideal candidates for Herceptin treatments. Both drugs, produced by RXi Pharmaceuticals, are designed to stimulate cancer fighting T-cells.
Jul 21, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee has teamed up with the Susan G Komen Foundation to launch Indy's Super Cure, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the Komen Tissue Bank at Indiana University's Cancer Center.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, a recent study of breast cancer's genomics performed by researchers at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research found that up to 70 percent of resistant tumors had one particularly active gene: phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHGDH).
Jul 20, 2011:
Scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston have discovered new potential pathways for the growth of breast cancer, a finding that may lead to novel treatment methods for previously resistant forms of cancer.
Jul 20, 2011:
A finding by researchers in Taiwan published in Analytical Chemistry made recent breast cancer health news, attesting that the common prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test for prostate cancer in men has the potential to identify breast cancer in women.
Jul 20, 2011:
A garden facility in Campton Hills, Illinois, has made Pink Ribbon activities news by trading in its signature color of green.
Jul 19, 2011:
Rocky Mountain Oncology, a cancer treatment facility with two locations in Casper and Lander, Wyoming, hosted a health fair and free cancer screening on July 16, reports the Casper Star-Tribune.
Jul 19, 2011:
Betty Ford, the wife of former President Gerald Ford, was laid to rest Thursday afternoon in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jul 18, 2011:
Family health history is one of the primary determining factors in developing certain cancers, especially colon and breast cancer. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) states that family histories aren't static and need to be periodically updated.
Jul 18, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, a hockey tournament is being organized in support of breast cancer support services in Burlington, a city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario.
Jul 18, 2011:
Some ethnic and racial groups in certain areas of the country experience more frequent diagnosis of breast cancer than others. For example, African-American women in North St. Louis City have higher rates of death from breast cancer.
Jul 8, 2011:
In a recent study by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that the number of breast cancer patients receiving radiation treatment may be lower than they previously thought.
Jun 28, 2011:
A new study published in Cancer Journal shows that older patients are not receiving the radiation treatments they need to fight off their breast cancer.
Jun 23, 2011:
According to a new report from the Southtown Star, women should take advantage of the available resources for breast cancer screening and education.
Jun 17, 2011:
From now until June 24, the Mercy Medical Center in northern California is offering registration for women to receive free breast cancer screenings.
Jun 16, 2011:
Professors from Belgium spoke about the effects of local anesthesia for breast cancer patients undergoing surgery.
Jun 16, 2011:
In Canyon County, participants will join to celebrate Night of Your Life in order to raise awareness and funds for the breast cancer fight, according to a new report from the Idaho Press.
Jun 16, 2011:
The Avon Foundation for Women has donated a $300,000 grant to the Baylor College of Medicine for research into breast cancer metastasis.
Jun 16, 2011:
Research from hospitals in Florida indicate that breast biopsies are used too much and invasive surgery is often not necessary to remove lumps from the breast
Jun 14, 2011:
In a recent report in the Houston Culture Map, Adrianna Higgins asks the question: "Why are so many women delaying annual mammograms, and so many men still not even aware that they too can get breast cancer?"
Jun 14, 2011:
Nastia Liukin, who won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was one of the participants of the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure this year.
Jun 14, 2011:
Dr. Douglas Yee specializes in breast cancer health and he spoke with KARE News in advance of the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure event, in order to raise awareness for the illnesses and to promote preventative measures.
Jun 13, 2011:
The 4th International Symposium on Cancer Metastasis and the Lymphovascular System was held in New York City.
Jun 10, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors celebrated in book about "Moments of Truth"
Jun 10, 2011:
New research presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology supports the use of aggressive radiation treatment for some breast cancer patients.
Jun 9, 2011:
Jersey Mike's Subs has a history of raising money for good causes
Jun 9, 2011:
New breast cancer requirements from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force may be a detriment to women in their 40s, especially minority women.
Jun 8, 2011:
At the 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Genomic Health Inc. has announced positive results concerning their Oncotype DX study with breast cancer patients.
Jun 7, 2011:
Breast cancer research at Imperial College London has yielded a new discovery, a protein that could make tumors smaller, according to a new report from the French Tribune.
Jun 7, 2011:
Those looking to decrease their risks of breast cancer could start by not eating packaged foods, shows a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Jun 6, 2011:
New findings from the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center show that Aromasin, also known as Exemestane, is a breast cancer drug that can decrease the risks of tumor development in post-menopausal women.
Jun 3, 2011:
Amy Vallarino, a breast cancer survivor, gave birth to healthy baby girl named Margarita Isabella Vallarino, according to a recent report from the Washington Post.
Jun 3, 2011:
For men and women living in the Philippines, breast cancer has become the number one deadly illness, a position that used to be held by lung cancer.
May 31, 2011:
A new device developed by Genetic Technologies Limited is showing promise in its clinical sample trials.
May 27, 2011:
New research shows that taking some time before performing breast cancer surgery does not increase the risks of the disease progressing, according to a recent report from Reuters.
May 25, 2011:
Men and women are both susceptible to breast cancer and in the case of the Norman Rogers and his daughter Dianne Cavender, the disease struck them both within two years of each other, according to a new report from KSDK.
May 25, 2011:
Margaret M. Bores, a licensed physical therapy assistant and certified personal trainer, will be hosting a free workshop on fitness for breast cancer survivors in Garden City, New York, on July 11.
May 24, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Walk will be held in Chicago in early August, but already there are many teams of breast cancer fighters gearing up to raise funds and contribute to the good cause.
May 24, 2011:
Smoking for more than 35 years increases the risks of breast cancer by 60 percent, according to a new study sponsored by the U.S. National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) Breast Cancer Prevention Trial.
May 24, 2011:
Estrogen can be good or bad for breast cancer, depending on timing and environment.
May 24, 2011:
A joint research study conducted by American and Indian scientists have linked yoga to positive effects for breast cancer survivors.
May 24, 2011:
The American Cancer Society Kohl's Breast Cancer Initiative is aiming to provide education as well as screening for African-American and Hispanic women in Milwaukee.
May 23, 2011:
A new report from the Manila Bulletin aims to increase awareness about the prevalence of breast cancer in men.
May 16, 2011:
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has reached a $772 million settlement deal concerning its menopause drug, Prempro, which has come under attack as a cause of breast cancer, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
May 5, 2011:
Three new genes have been found to be associated with the most common type of breast cancer, estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.
May 3, 2011:
Since it launched in October, more than 60,000 have watched and shared the "Click For Your Mama" video.
May 3, 2011:
An Australian study on alcohol has linked 2,600 cases of breast cancer to drinking alcohol, according to a new report from Fox.
May 3, 2011:
There is debate going on about when women should begin to have regular mammograms, at the age of 40 or at the age of 50, according to a recent report from CBS News.
Apr 27, 2011:
In the UK, about 3 percent of all breast cancer cases are passed through inherited genes, according to a new report from the Daily Mail.
Apr 27, 2011:
In a new study published in Science Translational Medicine, scientists reveal that they have found that protein that naturally blocks breast cancer cells, according to Voice of America.
Apr 27, 2011:
A new study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology shows that fatigue related to breast cancer may be due to an imbalance in patients' nervous systems.
Apr 27, 2011:
Estrogen can be good or bad for breast cancer, depending on timing and environment.
Apr 26, 2011:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to Dr. Joseph Mercola of Chicago, who runs a widely-read website claiming that a thermograms are better than mammograms for breast cancer screening.
Apr 25, 2011:
New study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment has linked the use of ACE inhibitors with a higher chance of breast cancer recurrence.
Apr 22, 2011:
Breast cancer patients should continue to exercise depending on their self assessment of fatigue, according to a new report from Fox News.
Apr 22, 2011:
The E.C. Tyree Health Clinic and the Witness Project of Kansas will together receive about $40,000 in grant money from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation in support of breast cancer education and outreach programs.
Apr 22, 2011:
A Philadelphia federal judge has ruled in favor of Brianna Hawk, 13, and Kayla Martinez, 12, who can now freely wear bracelets to school that say 'I (heart) Boobies (Keep a Breast)' in support of breast cancer awareness.
Apr 22, 2011:
About $1.5 million raised as a result of the Rays of Hope Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer will be donated to a new center at the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute.
Apr 21, 2011:
Scientists at the University at Buffalo have linked the inhalation of air pollution in early stages of life to changes in DNA methylation and a higher likelihood of breast cancer later in life.
Apr 20, 2011:
Supporters of the fight against breast cancer participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Michigan Capitol lawn, for the 9th anniversary of the event.
Apr 18, 2011:
The Hope Afloat USA, a dragon boat team whose members are breast cancer survivors, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
Apr 7, 2011:
A new report from Kaiser Permanente Division of Research shows a link between increased weight and breast cancer recurrence, according to CNN Health News.
Apr 5, 2011:
According to a professor at the University of Massachusetts, women's breast milk samples may help to predict their likelihood of developing future breast cancer.
Mar 30, 2011:
A study in Denmark of more than 1.1 million men found that those with wives who had been diagnosed with breast cancer suffered greater chances of depression.
Mar 30, 2011:
A recent study of breast cancer patients in China found that having a strong social network and a high quality of life helped decrease the chances of breast cancer recurrence.
Mar 29, 2011:
New research at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has linked older breast cancer survivors with increased chances of falling and sustaining broken bones, according to Health Day News.
Mar 29, 2011:
At a symposium in Dunedin, the epidemiologist Dame Valerie Beral of Oxford University told an audience of more than 100 people that more research should be done to search for the mechanisms in which pregnancy and breast-feeding relates to breast cancer.
Mar 29, 2011:
The "Ski for the Cure" campaign at Jack Frost Ski Area in Blakeslee was held last month. The event sent its proceeds to the Northeast Pennsylvania Affiliate (NEPA) of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to The Pike County Courier.
Mar 29, 2011:
Mira Dx announced recently that it had licensed breast cancer microRNA technology based on research conducted at Yale and published in Cell Cycle in January.
Mar 29, 2011:
Retail supermarket company Fred Meyer has written a check for $45,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in support of breast cancer research and awareness, according to the NorthWest Cable News from Boise, Idaho.
Mar 28, 2011:
Barbara Baldwin of Horsted Keynes, U.K., is a breast cancer survivor who has undergone a mastectomy and is now on her way to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to providing cancer aftercare, according to ThisIsSussex.com.
Mar 28, 2011:
A new study will look at the psycho-social issues confronting younger women battling triple negative breast cancer, according to a recent report from WKYC News in Dallas, Texas.
Mar 25, 2011:
Kathy Lim Ko, the president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, wants the public as well as healthcare professionals and policy makers to know that the stereotype concerning Asian women and breast cancer is untrue.
Mar 25, 2011:
Bradie James launched Foundation 56 in 2007 in honor of his mother, Etta James.
Mar 25, 2011:
The weekend of March 25 marks the annual Susan G. Komen for the Cure Affiliate Leadership Conference, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Star Telegram.
Mar 25, 2011:
Now that the scientific technology is there to offer genetic testing for people who suspect a family predisposition for breast cancer, the choice is up to the individual whether or not she wishes to know of her genetic outlook, according to a recent report from SCNow.com.
Mar 24, 2011:
Researchers in Denmark found that women using Digoxin to treat heart problems were more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a new report by Reuters.
Mar 24, 2011:
Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most deadly and difficult to treat types of breast cancer, and scientists at Baylor College of Medicine as well as Harvard Medical School have published new promising findings in the journal Cell.
Mar 24, 2011:
Two doctors saw a problem in the way that breast cancer treatment was inaccessible to certain people, at the cost of their lives, and together decided to form an organization called Gateway to Hope.
Mar 23, 2011:
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a form of non-invasive breast cancer for which treatment is controversial but supported by a new study from the Stanford Cancer Center, according to the Seattle Times.
Mar 23, 2011:
Hope Afloat is a group consisting of about 40 women paddlers, all of whom are breast cancer survivors, according to Philly.com.
Mar 22, 2011:
Despite a 20,000 to one chance of having both husband and wife develop breast cancer within 10 years, that is exactly what happened to Paul Cross, 63, and Ann Cross, 60, according to the Daily Mail.
Mar 21, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors and anyone who wishes to fight breast cancer can volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), which recently held a meeting in southwest Missouri seeking more recruits, according to News-Leader.com.
Mar 21, 2011:
Garwood Custom Cycles has teamed with Komen NC Triad Affiliate to create a custom motorcycle dedicated to breast cancer victims, according to Dealer News.
Mar 18, 2011:
More than 108 people participated in the Bowling for Cancer at Sky Lanes event in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society, according to the Pocono Record.
Mar 17, 2011:
Five young women and one man will visit several ski areas, including Echo Mountain, Eldora, Loveland, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail and Arapahoe Basin, as part of their Ski Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Tour.
Mar 16, 2011:
A breast cancer drug called Tamoxifen could be used to prevent breast cancer in certain older women who have high chances of developing the disease, according to a recent report from New Scientist.
Mar 15, 2011:
Cancer survivors in the U.S. numbered 11.7 million in 2007, an increase of 19 percent since 2001, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mar 11, 2011:
At the suggestion of her doctor, breast cancer survivor Emily Meoli began to spend time outdoors, under the sun and in her garden. Her newfound green thumb has helped her restore a positive mood, according to the Denver Channel News.
Mar 10, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation is preparing to sponsor a "Dance for the Cure" in Southwest Michigan on November 1, in memory of Mary Robinson, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, according to the Kalamazoo Weekly.
Mar 9, 2011:
According to an interview with Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, breast cancer was a taboo word less than 30 years ago, reports KLAS-TV 8 News in Las Vegas.
Mar 8, 2011:
About one in every one thousand women with breast cancer is also pregnant, according to MSNBC Today. This increasing trend - which doubled between 1963 and 2002 - is partly due to women delaying childbirth until they are older.
Mar 4, 2011:
A new study of post-menopausal women finds that smoking, as well as second-hand smoke, is linked to higher risks of breast cancer, according to HealthDay.
Feb 25, 2011:
The Herceptin drug, produced by La Roche, is showing promise of decreasing cancer recurrence, according to a new study published in The Lancet Oncology.
Feb 24, 2011:
A new study published in Radiology recommends increasing the number of mammograms that radiologists in the U.S. are required to read, in order to improve their accuracy and lower false-positive rates, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Feb 24, 2011:
According to new research from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, breast cancer screenings beginning at age 40 can significantly reduce breast cancer deaths, compared to screenings beginning at the currently-recommended age of 50.
Feb 23, 2011:
A new study published in the American Journal of Surgery concludes that too many surgical biopsies are being performed for women who only require needle biopsies, according to a report by the New York Times.
Feb 23, 2011:
The 19th annual Komen El Paso Race for the Cure saw over 20,000 people, including 12,000 walkers and about 8,000 observers, according to the El Paso Times.
Feb 22, 2011:
About 300 people attended the Alpha Sigma Tau's (AST) 5th annual Breast Cancer Ball at The Rosenthal Pavilion at New York University, reports The Washington Square News, NYU's student newspaper.
Feb 22, 2011:
February has seen Pink Zone basketball games, bowling fundraiser and now fashion shows dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness.
Feb 22, 2011:
The 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure will be held in downtown Detroit on Saturday, May 21, sponsored locally by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Feb 21, 2011:
Scientists have identified a gene that may be a driver of Luminal B breast cancer, a very rare but serious form of breast cancer, according to the BBC.
Feb 21, 2011:
Eva Ekvall is 28-years-old, a Miss Universe finalist, TV news anchor and now a very vocal advocate for breast cancer awareness, according to Fox News.
Feb 21, 2011:
For breast cancer survivors who have undergone partial breast removal, new research is looking at the use of stem cells and body fat to grow back part of one's own breast, according to a February 21 report on CBS News.
Feb 18, 2011:
A new report on WNDU highlights the promise of a pre-surgery chemotherapy trial called I-SPY, which is being conducted at the University of California, San Diego, and other centers.
Feb 17, 2011:
Scientists have known that high levels of T-cells in breast cancer tumors is a bad sign of cancer metastasis. Now a new report in the journal Nature links T-cells with a protein called RANKL, reports the University of California, San Diego, where the research was conducted.
Feb 16, 2011:
Researchers reported in the scientific journal Cancer Cell that a protein called EZH2 is linked to breast cancer tumor growth, according to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.
Feb 15, 2011:
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has been hosting the 2011 WBCA Pink Zone in support of breast cancer awareness and fundraising, according to the WBCA website.
Feb 15, 2011:
As part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone campaign for breast cancer awareness, the women's basketball team at Middle Tennessee auctioned their pink jerseys and raised more than $7,000, reported The Tennessean.
Feb 15, 2011:
Following recent reports on the positive links between exercise and lowered breast cancer risks, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization is planning to give $1 million towards further research in the area.
Feb 11, 2011:
On February 11, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it approved a 3D X-ray mammography machine, the first of its kind, for the screening of breast cancer disease, reported the LA Times.
Feb 10, 2011:
Women who experience irritating hot flashes around menopause may now find a silver lining to their discomfort: decreased risk for breast cancer.
Feb 9, 2011:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine havereleased promising data showing that the genetic material microRNA-1258 binds to the cancer-spreadingenzyme known as heparanase, suppresses its activity, and thus lowers brain metastasis.
Feb 9, 2011:
New findings suggest that the well-established painful procedure of removing lymph nodes in certain breast cancer patients may not be necessary, reports the New York Times.
Feb 8, 2011:
Researchers at Princeton University, lead by Dr. Yibin Kang, published findings in February's Cancer Cell Journal, illustrating a more detailed picture of how breast cancer spreads to the bone.
Feb 8, 2011:
February 4 was World Cancer Day, and the World Health Organization's Assistant Director-General for Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health stressed the importance of regular exercise to help fight against the disease.
Feb 2, 2011:
A new Oxford University study has shown that women who begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT) several years after menopause are at a lower risk for breast cancer than those who begin HRT earlier.
Jan 31, 2011:
North Carolina State University's annual Hoops 4 Hope breast cancer awareness event almost never came to fruition after the recent passing of the event's founder and former women's basketball coach, Kay Yow.
Jan 31, 2011:
25 stationary bike riders will put their pedal to the metal to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Livestrong organization, according to BangorDailyNews.com.
Jan 28, 2011:
The Auburn University women's gymnastics team will hold their annual Pink Meet to benefit breast cancer research this Friday at 7 p.m. against arch rival Arkansas.
Jan 27, 2011:
The FDA recently released a warning concerning a possible link between breast augmentation and a rare form of breast cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ACL), according to FairWarning.org.
Jan 27, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure will host a gala called A Perfect Pink Party on March 11 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Jan 27, 2011:
Marine City and St. Clair high schools hope to reach their three-year grand total of $25,000 for breast cancer initiatives, according TheTimesHerald.com.
Jan 26, 2011:
Prolacta Bioscience, a leading provider of human milk fortifier for premature and critically ill infants, will donate $15,000 to the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Jan 26, 2011:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama has made the largest single donation to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ever with their generous gift of $400,000, according to UAB.edu.
Jan 26, 2011:
A group of ladies from Burnham, U.K. have donated 27 special cushions to the breast cancer unit at Weston General Hospital.
Jan 25, 2011:
ACE Cash Express, a financial services provider, and NetSpend, a provider of reloadable prepaid debit cards, has raised $522,643 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Jan 25, 2011:
A study which appeared in a recent edition in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that any history of smoking increases a woman's chance of developing breast cancer by six percent.
Jan 25, 2011:
Philanthropist Denny Sanford has donated $100 million to the Sanford Health Center to build a new breast cancer center for the citizens of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jan 24, 2011:
The Buffalo Wild Wings in Murrieta, California, held a chicken wing eating contest this past Saturday to benefit the local breast cancer organization, Michelle's Place.
Jan 24, 2011:
New York City media and marketing professionals have joined forces for their 2nd Annual Bowling for BreastCancer.org fundraiser, sponsored by ING.
Jan 21, 2011:
Jan Miller has used her sewing talents to bring hope and love to breast cancer patients in South Bend, Indiana.
Jan 21, 2011:
A recent study completed at Michigan State University may finally shed some light on the subject, according to PrivateMDLabs.com.
Jan 20, 2011:
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center have completed a series of studies to highlight the avoidable risk factors for breast cancer, and which lifestyle choices may lead to the development of the disease, according to Sify.com.
Jan 19, 2011:
The student council from Greencastle-Antrim High School in Pennsylvania recently put together a community-wide fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to PublicOpinionOnline.com.
Jan 19, 2011:
The apartment and home rental website MyNewPlace has started a $100,000 fundraising initiative to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Jan 18, 2011:
Kohl's Department Stores have recently released a brand new collection of merchandise and outerwear to their popular Dana Buchman line, all of which will benefit breast cancer charities.
Jan 14, 2011:
The women's hockey team at Elmira College in Elmira, New York, will show their support for breast cancer patients and their families by holding a fundraiser during their game against Potsdam State, according to StarGazette.com.
Jan 14, 2011:
One of the newest breast cancer charities in Canada, Keep-A-Breast (KAB), will auction off the plaster breast casts of notable celebrities that have been painted by professional artists, according to NorthernLife.ca.
Jan 13, 2011:
The girl's basketball team at Belt High School in Belt, Montana, hopes that members of the crowd at their upcoming game will be wearing plenty of pink in addition to their traditional school colors.
Jan 12, 2011:
Rodgers has endured surgery and chemotherapy and now is benefiting from the generosity of a local tattoo parlor named Hank's Tattoo, according to TimesUnionOnline.com.
Jan 12, 2011:
Anne Thompson, an NBC news correspondent and breast cancer survivor, will share her experiences during the annual Pink Zone luncheon at Thompson's alma mater, Notre Dame University, according to the South Bend Tribune.
Jan 11, 2011:
Firefighters from Tulsa, Oklahoma, have raised $17,000 for the charity Oklahoma Project Woman from the sale of pink t-shirts during their Cares Enough to Wear Pink fundraiser, according to Oklahoma's KTUL.
Jan 10, 2011:
To come to the aid of the breast cancer charity Keeping Abreast, the bands Cleeving Heevages and Bluegrass Forum have released a collaborative CD to raise money for breast cancer awareness, according to the UK's Evening News 24.
Jan 7, 2011:
LPGA golfer Morgan Pressel has hosted her fourth annual Morgan & Friends golf tournament for breast cancer research to honor her mother who passed away from breast cancer in 2003.
Jan 7, 2011:
A recent study at the Kimmel Cancer Center that examined the role of the Western diet and its link with breast cancer has found that fat and cholesterol play a much larger role in breast cancer risk than previously thought, according to Times of India.
Jan 6, 2011:
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has teamed with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Fort Worth Affiliate to host a breast cancer awareness day for the fifth consecutive year on January 25.
Jan 5, 2011:
The Bowl for a Cure fundraiser at Paramount Lanes in Horseheads, New York, is in its ninth year. The benefit supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure and has raised over $25,000 for breast cancer charities since its inception, according to The-Leader.com.
Jan 4, 2011:
An unorthodox breast cancer fundraiser took place in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, as a group of Philadelphia Eagles fans painted a junked Ford Escort pink and charged residents to whack the car with the weapon of their choice, according to the Reading Eagle.
Jan 3, 2011:
The Iverson Snowshoe Company in Shingleton, Michigan has partnered with local charities to release a pink snowshoe to benefit the Eric R. Beverly Foundation for cancer research, according to Michigan's WMBF.
Jan 3, 2011:
Throughout the month of October, you may have seen a few NFL players and coaches sporting pink arm bands, cleats, hats and towels for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dec 30, 2010:
Melissa Aztiazarain is a 35-year-old mother who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She had minimal insurance and both she and her husband were out of work.
Dec 29, 2010:
Middle school students from Chestnut Accelerated Middle School in Springfield, Massachusetts, have raised money with their own walk-a-thon and collected pledges for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to MassLive.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
Researchers at the University of South Carolina recently conducted a study that suggests that women with a vitamin D deficiency have a much higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to NaturalNews.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
The popular Cincinnati restaurant Teller's will partner with Karen Wellington Memorial Foundation for LIVING with Breast Cancer to hang a fifteen foot banner in Hyde Park Square during the month of January to spread breast cancer awareness, according to Cincinnati.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor and co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America", Robin Roberts, will speak at the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group's 17th annual Celebration of Life Luncheon to share her experiences and offer her own perspectives on how to combat the deadly disease, according to VailDaily.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
The Pink-Link Breast Cancer Support Network has recently partnered with Hygenic/Performance Health, the makers of pain relievers Perform and Biofreeze.
Dec 29, 2010:
The WCRF warns that a large waistline is especially harmful to a woman's health and could lead to greater risks of bowel, pancreas and breast cancer, according to the BBC.
Dec 28, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor Ann Maechtlen plans to climb California's Mount Shasta as a part of the annual Climb Against the Odds fundraiser.
Dec 28, 2010:
Monroe, Ohio's Firefighters Local 3824 has recently completed their second annual fundraiser for breast cancer, raising over $3,000 for the Cincinnati affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to MiddletownJournal.com.
Dec 28, 2010:
Firefighters in Burlington, North Carolina, are overjoyed at the success of their most recent fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Pink Ribbon Fund.
Dec 28, 2010:
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, was named honorary campaign chairman for the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and is using his resources to bring first class care to the people of Arizona, according to the Arizona Republic.
Dec 28, 2010:
Over $45,000 has been raised in this year's Hope From Helen fundraiser, an annual event that helps the women of Wilmington, Delaware afflicted with breast cancer find the treatment and assistance they need, according to Delaware's WECT.
Dec 27, 2010:
The Dig for a Cure volleyball tournament has raised more than $18,000 for breast cancer awareness and research in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Dec 27, 2010:
Arlon Inc. recently held its own internal corporate campaign to raise money for breast cancer awareness and treatment.
Dec 27, 2010:
A breast cancer survivor has lived to see her hard work come to fruition with the release of her foundation's own license plate to spread breast cancer awareness, according to The Capital.
Dec 23, 2010:
Constellation Electric and the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure have joined forces to use their resources to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research.
Dec 23, 2010:
Trelise Cooper, a fashion designer and breast cancer advocate in New Zealand plans to hit the road this summer in her mint-green retro caravan to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Trust.
Dec 23, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor Cathy McGrath has made it her duty to spread breast cancer awareness now that she is in remission.
Dec 22, 2010:
A recent international study suggests that more Australians survive the four main cancers - breast, ovarian, colorectal and lung - more than people in other developed Western countries including Great Britain and Denmark, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.
Dec 21, 2010:
A group of firefighters from Great Falls, Montana, has presented $9,500 to local cancer organizations from their "Care Enough to Wear Pink" fundraiser.
Dec 21, 2010:
Professional bass fisherman J. Todd Tucker has donated the proceeds from an October breast cancer research fundraiser to Colquitt Regional Medical Center, reports The Moultrie Observer.
Dec 21, 2010:
Panera Bread's Pink Ribbon Bagel and "Cater Pink" campaign to spread breast cancer awareness has yielded over $700 to Bristol Hospital in Bristol, CT, according to The Canton News.
Dec 21, 2010:
Essentials Salon in Mercerville, New Jersey has donated $2,000 to the YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center, according to MercerSpace.com.
Dec 20, 2010:
A very special 9-year-old named Emily Sissel has donated her $225 in birthday money to the Breast Cancer Compassion Fund at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Dec 20, 2010:
The Pink Mitten Campaign has been launched in North America and should prove to be an invaluable fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the United States.
Dec 20, 2010:
Students from Culpeper, Virginia have started a new fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research that could prove to become a yearly tradition.
Dec 17, 2010:
Scottish researchers have completed a study that has shown that taking aspirin could reduce breast cancer risk, WebMD.com reports.
Dec 16, 2010:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has received a generous $100,000 donation from Sullivan's Steakhouse from their successful "Palate in the Pink" fundraiser.
Dec 16, 2010:
The abundance of health care benefits tied to multivitamins are now an important ally in the fight against breast cancer.
Dec 14, 2010:
Breast cancer screenings could begin earlier for women with a known risk of breast cancer, according to a new study presented at the 33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Dec 14, 2010:
A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centers has found that the drug Cymbalta may help with the relief of joint and muscle pain associated with certain breast cancer treatments, according to EMaxHealth.com.
Dec 13, 2010:
It seems as though donating money to breast cancer awareness and research has been top priority for all types of companies these past few years. Such is the case for Passion Parties, a business that organizes fun, exciting nights where women can let loose and purchase romance items.
Dec 10, 2010:
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have released a study which finds that weight training may be beneficial for breast cancer survivors after they have had surgery, ABCnews.com reports.
Dec 9, 2010:
Canidae Natural Pet Food Co. of San Luis Obispo, California has spearheaded a fundraising initiative called the Pink Ribbon Puppy project, DogChannel.com reports. The pet food manufacturer has donated funds to print calendars in varying sizes to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Dec 9, 2010:
Some startling statistics were presented on Thursday at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which showed that half of U.S. women 40 and older do not get annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer, MSNBC.com reports. Even more alarming is that 40 percent of women 50 and older do not get the recommended biannual screenings, even with insurance.
Dec 8, 2010:
Elizabeth Edwards lost her six-year battle with breast cancer yesterday and died at the age of 61. Edwards was a best selling author, a tireless advocate for health care reform and a crusader for cancer cures.
Dec 6, 2010:
A recent study conducted at the National Institute of Health and Medical Research suggests simply taking vitamin D supplements is not enough to reduce risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
Dec 2, 2010:
There has been some public debate about what age a woman should begin to schedule a yearly mammogram. Now, a group of researchers have given their two-cents on the issue.
Nov 23, 2010:
Hundreds of breast cancer survivors and their families gathered at Churchill Downs in Kentucky for the third annual Horses for Hope, the Courier-Journal reports.
Nov 16, 2010:
A new form of radiation may become the next big breast cancer treatment, Staho.com reports.
Nov 16, 2010:
A new study out of of the University of Indiana looked into a medicinal mushroom formula that may be used in the fight against breast cancer.
Nov 15, 2010:
Women who survive breast cancer may still be confronted with decisions that involve their breast health even after they've entered remission.
Nov 12, 2010:
A new study has found that women who currently smoke or have a history of smoking have a significant increase of developing progressive forms of breast cancer and may eventually succumb to the disease.
Nov 11, 2010:
While undergoing treatment for breast cancer can be draining, experts recommend that women get back on their feet as soon possible. Now, a new study has shown once again that maintaining a regular fitness routine can prevent a recurrence of the disease as well as dramatically improve a patient's quality of life, according to MedicalNewsToday.com.
Nov 10, 2010:
While undergoing treatment for breast cancer certainly leads to changes in one's lifestyle, one of the most unspoken struggles may be the most superfluous - not wearing deodorant. Women are advised to refrain from using antiperspirants because of increased toxicity levels on their skin.
Nov 10, 2010:
Eating foods with dietary soy may reduce one's risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer during their life, a new study has shown. The findings were presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Nov 10, 2010:
A new study has found that women with dense breast tissue and no lobular involution - an age-related change in breast cancer tissue - are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Nov 9, 2010:
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency recently celebrated a huge milestone in their breast cancer screening program, having tested more than 610,000 women over the age of 50 for the disease.
Nov 5, 2010:
A recent study has found that women who have breast cancer in one breast have opted to have both breasts removed, even though there has been no definitive proof that this improves one's chances of living longer.
Nov 1, 2010:
A bra and shoe auction held at the Bridgeport Conference Center in West Virginia raised money for breast cancer awareness, research and education, WBOY News reports.
Oct 31, 2010:
If there's one thing women looking to decrease their risk of breast cancer have been told, it's to eat healthy. Still, there are certain foods which may be more beneficial than others when it comes to the prevention of the disease.
Oct 28, 2010:
The five-year survival rate of individuals diagnosed with stage one breast cancer is about 95 percent, according to the American Cancer Society.
Oct 27, 2010:
While surviving breast cancer is an incredible feeling, it also takes a toll on a woman - both physically and emotionally. In fact, one of the more significant areas affected by chemotherapy is a woman's sex drive.
Oct 27, 2010:
Those who are asked if they have a history of breast cancer in their family often think of their mothers or maternal grandmothers. However, women should remember to give information about their father's side as well.
Oct 25, 2010:
Breast cancer claims approximately 400,000 lives every year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Screening is an important preventative measure women can take to detect breast cancer early, but new research has shown that one's diet may play an important role as well.
Oct 22, 2010:
National Football League (NFL) fans may have already noticed players sporting hot pink gear on Sundays this October. The reason is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated every October to educate individuals on this debilitating disease.
Oct 20, 2010:
What You Can Do has created a video to help spread the word that clicks at The Breast Cancer Site fund free mammograms.
Oct 11, 2010:
A new study has found that patients who have early, noninvasive breast cancer and also have dense breast tissue are at a higher risk of the disease recurring compared to those with lower density tissue.
Sep 13, 2010:
Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, recently celebrated its 100th academic year, and also celebrated the inauguration of the institution's first female president, NBC affiliate WYFF 4 reports.
Aug 31, 2010:
Life is often full of strange surprises, and if there's one person who knows this, it's Cheryl Shaw. The local executive director for the Puget Sound chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was just diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, according to NWCN.com.
Aug 19, 2010:
Yoga has long been touted for its intense healing powers, but now it may also be able to help women battling breast cancer.
Aug 18, 2010:
Women across the state of New York may be tipping their hat to Governor David Patterson and the new bill he just signed. From this point forward, it's mandatory for all hospitals in the state to provide breast cancer patients with information about reconstructive surgery.
Aug 13, 2010:
August is National Peach Month and twenty of San Francisco’s premier restaurants have banned together to create “Peach & Plum Dining Month” to celebrate California's peaches and plums. Each participating restaurant also has dedicated a dish to the fight against breast cancer.
Aug 10, 2010:
Those living in the United Kingdom should take note - according to recent reports, British women may be four times more at risk to be diagnosed with breast cancer than women living in Eastern Africa, according to The Press Association.
Aug 5, 2010:
A recent study involving African American women found that those who use oral contraceptives have a greater risk of developing breast cancer, UPI reports.
Aug 5, 2010:
Although the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as incredibly healthy, there might be a new reason to adopt the way of living.
Jul 29, 2010:
The next time a woman goes shopping, she may want to think twice about asking for a receipt. According to recent research, BPA, a chemical known to cause breast cancer, has been found in high levels in the common slips of paper.
Jul 21, 2010:
Women may now want to think twice about how they get their home looking spic-and-span. According to The Independent, some typical cleaning products may increase one's risk of breast cancer.
Jul 7, 2010:
Shawna Thomas is a bright young woman pursuing her graduate degree at Texas Tech. She's always had a plan for herself, but her it never included being diagnosed with breast cancer, The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.
Jul 7, 2010:
There may be more benefits to eating olive oil than just its intense flavor. In fact, recent research has proven that the super-food may prevent the onset of breast cancer.
Jun 29, 2010:
While breast cancer survival rates have grown to over 95 percent in some parts of the developed world, other nations aren't as lucky.
Jun 17, 2010:
Women battling breast cancer may now have another means of fighting the disease - attending counseling sessions.
Jun 4, 2010:
While scores of "Sex and the City" fans are currently peeved about the latest film's absurd dialogue and preposterous story, other women are fuming over another issue - its portrayal of life after breast cancer.
Jun 3, 2010:
Breast cancer patients living in Northern Ireland have something to smile about. According to a recent study conducted by Queen's University Belfast, survival rates in the country have increased to 9 out of 10 women.
May 31, 2010:
Breast cancer patients and survivors know that a diagnosis not only has emotional consequences, it's a strain on a family's finances as well. All too often insurances fail to cover all costs of treatment, and hefty co-pays and medications add up.
May 24, 2010:
The benefits of exercise are undoubtedly endless, but now a group of researchers at the Henry Ford hospital in Detroit are encouraging breast cancer patients to sneak in a workout - even while they're in treatment.
May 19, 2010:
The Alabama legislature recently passed a statewide law that requires the state health department to offer free tests for breast cancer as well as cervical and colorectal cancer, reports AI.com.
May 13, 2010:
A new study has reveled that the number of tumor cells circulating in the blood of metastic breast cancer patients does affect their survival, reports BusinessWeek.
May 5, 2010:
People who love broccoli now have another reason to smile. Aside from being tasty and low in calories, the green vegetable may also prevent the growth of breast cancer cells.
May 1, 2010:
The travel industry has experienced a bumpy ride since the recession began, but employees of Delta Air Lines have still managed to raise over $1 million toward breast cancer awareness.That's more than double what the company has raised in the past.
May 1, 2010:
In 2000, the year that Sharon Peacock was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was asked to participate in Relay for Life. However, as she was still undergoing treatment, she did not yet feel like a survivor and decided not to participate, according to the BrewtonStandard.com.
Apr 28, 2010:
While every woman is at risk for breast cancer, some ethnic groups may be less likely to acquire the disease. Now, one study suggests that Hispanic women have a greater chance of living without breast cancer than their Caucasian peers.
Apr 28, 2010:
Breast cancer supporters and survivors often wear their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to how they feel about breast cancer awareness. However, they could now show their support for the cause on their smartphones, too!
Apr 23, 2010:
Many women work to lose weight to look svelte in the summer, or for special events like weddings and family gatherings. However, those who need a little extra motivation to lose weight may be interested to hear that slimmer women may also have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Apr 22, 2010:
Many women work to lose weight to look svelte in the summer, or for special events like weddings and family gatherings. However, those who need a little extra motivation to lose weight may be interested to hear that slimmer women may also have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Apr 20, 2010:
At the dedication ceremony for the new Maggie Daley Center for Women's Cancer Care, Chicago's first lady and the center's namesake spoke about the ways that kindness and compassion can help patients overcome breast cancer.
Apr 20, 2010:
As plants begin to flower and bloom and bear fruit after the recent April showers, doctors are advising women that one fruit in particular could be a delicious weapon in the battle against breast cancer.
Apr 20, 2010:
Some mothers-to-be use their pregnancy as an opportunity to focus on nutrition and ensure their bodies are getting all of the nutrients they need. Other women use their pre-baby cravings as an excuse to indulge in their favorite junk foods.
Apr 15, 2010:
Stella Mazza, who overcame breast cancer after a 2003 diagnosis, emerged from treatment with a new perspective on life and has shifted her career to make room for philanthropic work.
Apr 14, 2010:
Colorado lawmakers recently passed a bill that would guarantee health insurance coverage of annual mammogram screenings in women aged 40 and over, which Governor Bill Ritter is expected to sign.
Apr 13, 2010:
How far would you go to raise money and support for breast cancer awareness? One English man, with perhaps a bit more brass than most, has decided the establish Pink Butlers - a semi-nude cleaning service - to raise money for the cause.
Apr 12, 2010:
Girls and young women who drink alcohol during adolescence may increase their risk for benign - or noncancerous - breast disease, which can increase their chances of developing breast cancer, according to a recent study.
Apr 9, 2010:
When Scott Cunningham, whose parents both suffered from breast cancer, began to notice symptoms of the disease, such as knots of tissue and swelling on his chest, he didn't know what to do.
Apr 8, 2010:
Actress Maura Tierney, who left her job last summer after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, announced on Wednesday that she has returned to health and will reappear on the show in 2011.
Apr 5, 2010:
It's often said that preventive steps, heightened awareness and early detection can dramatically improve the prognosis for a woman diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking this message to heart, a Norwegian company has developed a blood test that may detect breast cancer before standard screening methods are able to do so.
Apr 2, 2010:
Many schools participate in breast cancer awareness activities, though one 14-year-old student in Florida is taking some flak for his show of support for the cause.
Apr 1, 2010:
Four educators at Ginger McNabb Elementary School are calling themselves the "Teachers in Pink," and leading a campaign to honor their former colleague, and the school's namesake, who passed away from breast cancer almost 15 years ago.
Mar 30, 2010:
Though the benefits of multivitamins cannot be understated for some people, doctors have begun to caution older women against taking these supplements every day, as recent research has linked the pills to a higher occurrence of breast cancer.
Mar 30, 2010:
For Aussie songtress Kylie Minogue, breast cancer awareness is very close to her heart. The singer is herself a breast cancer survivor, and in support of the cause, she has agreed to show some skin in this year's Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign.
Mar 26, 2010:
Perhaps some of the the hardest parts of a breast cancer diagnosis are the changes that women must make to their normal lives. But new research offers hope, suggesting that breast cancer survivors can become pregnant without facing a higher risk that the disease will recur.
Mar 25, 2010:
On Wednesay, breast cancer supporters crowded into the CityArts Factory in Orlando Florida to kick off the "PINK ART" exhibit, which was organized to promote awareness of the pervasive disease.
Mar 24, 2010:
Do fruit smoothies help prevent breast cancer? While your sweet tooth may wish that were true, there doesn't seem to be much scientific evidence that sweets stave off disease. But those who like to indulge in a frosty treat when the warm weather hits could consider frequenting Planet Smoothie to benefit breast cancer awareness.
Mar 23, 2010:
A Polish breast cancer awareness campaign that was designed to encourage female workers to have breast cancer screenings is being criticized by many individuals and feminist groups, according to the Telegraph.
Mar 23, 2010:
People walk for miles and researchers labor tirelessly in the hopes of making progress toward a cure for breast cancer. But who would've thought that building new tennis courts could help in research efforts as well?
Mar 22, 2010:
Can eating pizza and chicken wings help prevent breast cancer? Three Pennsylvania teens proved that it can!
Mar 18, 2010:
Low-income women who were assigned a case manager after having an abnormal result on their mammograms received more timely treatments than those who were not assigned the advocate, a study set to be published in the Archives of Internal Medicine revealed.
Mar 17, 2010:
The band Chicago and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have paired up as part of the Sing With Chicago promotion, to help fans join the fight against breast cancer.
Mar 17, 2010:
While many people are looking forward to the balmy weather of the summer months, some doctors are saying that sub-zero temperatures may be sought out by breast cancer patients, regardless of the season.
Mar 15, 2010:
Anyone with a green thumb or pink ribbon should be sure to keep their eyes peeled for an Invincibelle Spirit Campaign event nearby.
Mar 15, 2010:
While the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force stirred controversy last November when it released its new breast cancer screening guidelines, early statistics show that many women are taking the new recommendations to heart.
Mar 12, 2010:
Do you want a reason to skip spring cleaning? It seems that some popular household cleaners may actually increase a person's risk of developing breast cancer.
Mar 12, 2010:
When the Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour first kicked off, one of the biggest concerns of those involved wasn't the grueling schedule (the comedians have 70 shows in 90 days in 25 states), or the large crowds. It was the picture on the bus.
Mar 11, 2010:
Connecticut's Governor Jodi Rell, who triumphed over breast cancer five years ago, was named as the Honorary Chair of the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure.
Mar 10, 2010:
For many people, telling their loved ones that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer is nearly as difficult as receiving the diagnosis itself. But for Keele Maynor, a 39-year-old Hamilton County, Tennessee, resident, it was probably especially hard to break the news. Because she was lying.
Mar 9, 2010:
Building strong bones later in life certainly has a value to every aging American, but taking drugs aimed at fighting osteoporosis might actually lower a woman's risk of developing breast cancer as well, new research indicates.
Mar 9, 2010:
Putting in a half-hour at the gym can be a daunting task, but four admirable athletes have set aside their entire summer vacation to traverse the country
Mar 8, 2010:
If there's been one message to emerge from breast cancer research and awareness efforts, it's early and frequent screening for the disease can help save lives.
Mar 8, 2010:
Ski helmets can save skiers from life-threatening injuries if they take a tumble while sliding through the powder, but can they also help cure breast cancer?
Mar 5, 2010:
Thankfully, dutiful efforts by the world's foremost scientists have led to the development of medications, therapies and clinical treatments to help patients triumph over breast cancer. But one powerful aid in the fight against the disease may not come from the lab - but from a tree, plant or bush.
Mar 4, 2010:
As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Mar 4, 2010:
It's not every day you see pirates decked out in pink regalia.
Mar 3, 2010:
Many individuals who are committed to raising breast cancer awareness participate in Relay for Life events in their community. But those who are involved in the charity in Lumpkin County, Georgia, do more than just put in the miles - they have expanded their outreach efforts to include annual birthday celebrations for local breast cancer survivors.
Mar 2, 2010:
For many women, finding the perfect wedding dress is a lengthy process fraught with anxiety and stress. However, it might ease the minds of those in the midst of wedding planning to know that the money they spend on a beautiful gown is going to a good cause.
Mar 1, 2010:
It may be a testament to effective breast cancer awareness campaigns or aggressive research that while breast cancer is still the second most common cancer among American women, rates of diagnosis have been declining by about 2 percent each year since 1999.
Feb 26, 2010:
With all of the debate surrounding mammography guidelines over the past few months, some women have turned to alternative screening techniques to take a proactive approach to breast cancer awareness.
Feb 25, 2010:
Many women put a lot of thought into their undergarments, but individuals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, took the idea of fun lingerie to the next level and created 157 one-of-a-kind braziers to benefit breast cancer awareness, according to TuscaloosaNews.com.
Feb 25, 2010:
Special education teacher Debbie Ballard left school to launch a victorious fight against breast cancer, but the educator is back in school and leading a campaign to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Feb 24, 2010:
Lindsay McLaughlin has always paid attention to her body, as the 29-year-old is a yoga and ski instructor who is aware of the mind-body connection, according to the Sky-Hi Daily News.
Feb 24, 2010:
The splendor of a sunset or wonder of a symphony can often motivate artists to daub and smear gorgeous marvels of their own, as a tribute to their inspiration. One painter, who drew artistic encouragement from his mother's successful fight against breast cancer, is acknowledging his muse by auctioning his works to promote breast cancer awareness.
Feb 24, 2010:
A study recently published in Cancer Research, a journal for the American Association for Cancer Research, found that bitter melon extract, which is a popular dietary supplement, may eventually become a preventative treatment for breast cancer.
Feb 22, 2010:
After spending more than a decade researching breast cancer and developing new technology, scientists at George Mason University's Prince William County campus are trying to fine-tune a method to customize breast cancer treatments for each individual patient.
Feb 19, 2010:
Good food is sure to draw a crowd, so when the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Research Program decided to host a fundraiser, they turned to some of the best eateries in the city to provide mouthwatering options for their silent auction.
Feb 19, 2010:
It's an indisputable fact that most women love shoes. No matter how many pairs are lined up in your closet, it's hard to resist the siren song of a new pair of perfect heels or adorable flats.
Feb 19, 2010:
The Breast Cancer Alliance of Greenwich, Connecticut, is promoting women's rights and breast cancer awareness by providing free screenings for all uninsured women in Fairfield County.
Feb 18, 2010:
Testing for breast cancer could soon be as easy making a trip to the pharmacy.
Feb 17, 2010:
In addition to relieving aches and pains, reducing inflammation and fighting fever, the common over-the counter pain reliever aspirin may also help prevent the development of breast cancer, new research shows.
Feb 16, 2010:
In the spirit of advancing breast cancer awareness, a representative from the American Cancer Society saw fit to clarify a recent study and dispel the rumor that bras are linked to the common disease.
Feb 16, 2010:
It's hard to believe, but the pink ribbon, the symbol of the hope and efforts of those who are working to find a cure for breast cancer, has been around for 25 years.
Feb 16, 2010:
The health benefits of the occasional glass of red wine have been highly touted by oenophiles, but many experts have long-suspected that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to health problems later in life.
Feb 15, 2010:
Because the early detection of breast cancer can make all the difference for some women, the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center has recently added new technology to their facility which could help patients manage their breast cancer risk.
Feb 12, 2010:
During Thursday night's hockey game between the Peterborough Petes and the Barrie Colts, players kept their fists to themselves and instead teamed up in the fight against breast cancer.
Feb 10, 2010:
Athletes, survivors and loved ones of those who are currently battling breast cancer can all participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure event which is happening in cities around the country from July through November of this year.
Feb 9, 2010:
Though the Washington Township High School girls swim team dropped their fifth meet of the season on Saturday, January 23, the loss didn't spoil the success of the Pink and Purple Swim meet to raise money for breast cancer awareness efforts and research.
Feb 9, 2010:
The debate in Washington over how frequently breast cancer screenings, such as mammograms, should be recommended has been waging for weeks.
Feb 8, 2010:
You don't usually have to give college students a reason to party, but the UF chapter of Circle K International, a Kiwanis-affiliated college service and leadership organization recently organized an event in Gainsville, Florida, that attracted 70 people and raised $500 for breast cancer awareness.
Feb 5, 2010:
We understand if you need an excuse to see the Village People – we're not so sure that we would be caught broadcasting the fact that we scored tickets to the novelty band's next concert either.
Feb 5, 2010:
For the second consecutive year, the Robson Ranch Arizona Golf Club will participate in Rally for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness campaign representing the largest grassroots women's golf program in America.
