For the past 25 years, October has been designated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stores will be selling everything from mixmasters to iPods in pink. In fact, pink ribbons will be virtually everywhere. What does this focus on early detection and recovery mean to you?
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Entries from October 23rd, 2009
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Sandwiched Boomers
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
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7 Ways You Can Help Support Breast Cancer Research
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Breast Cancer affects millions of women each year. Learn all about seven ways that you can help support this important cause.
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After Breast Cancer Treatment, What Can You Do to Optimize How You Spend the Rest of Your Life?
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
After focusing so much time and energy on treatment and on surviving, once treatment is finished, you find yourself at loose ends. Like all heroines who are forced to fight battles in unknown lands, you have returned from your journey changed. Your question, if you’re like other survivors probably is: how to optimize the rest [...]
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University Studies Show Household Cleaners May Be One Cause of Breast Cancer
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The chemical Chlorine, used in bleach and toilet bowl cleaners, is the leading cause of breast cancer among cleaning products. Research scientists will not even handle chlorine without protective gloves, face masks and proper ventilation.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Support the Cause Today
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Did you know that October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Instead of thinking about what you are going to wear as your Halloween costume this month, commit to wearing that special pink ribbon or bracelet. Support and bring awareness to a cause for those are living with the disease, those who are in remission, [...]
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DCIS Diagnosis – Does This Cancer Diagnosis Require the Rigorous Treatment Used For Other Cancers?
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
If you’re reading this article, chances are you personally or someone in your life has been diagnosed with DCIS and you’re wondering what kind of treatment is best, given that it’s labeled a pre-cancer or early stage cancer. Should you choose treatment that is as aggressive as that prescribed for aggressive cancers, or people with [...]
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Preventive Mastectomy – Women Opting to Have Both Breast Removed to Prevent Breast Cancer
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Over 200,000 women this year will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Of those 200,000 more than 40,000 of them will die. Breast Cancer can be defined as a malignant tumor that is found in the breast(s).
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Fundraising For a Cause of Breast Cancer in October
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
President Barack Obama proclaimed October as a Breast Cancer Month and announced resolute support of his administration to fight Breast cancer. For needed fundraising for a cause of Breast Cancer, he asked the Government agencies like, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to invest over $1 [...]
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Rigorous Exercise Can Cut the Chances of Developing Breast Cancer in Older Women
October 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
In older women, rigorous exercise can help reduce the risk for breast cancer. So, doing this kind of exercise is beneficial for older women in terms of combating breast cancer.
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A Laywoman’s Guide to Breast Cancer
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Quite simply, breast cancer is a disease caused by the abnormal growth of cells. The growths can be in the form of a tumor, lump, or lots of cancer cells. Here’s what you need to know…
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