Breast Cancer Support News
- Super Jake Foundation Launches New Grant Program to Provide Financial Support to Children Fighting Rare Cancer Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Hearing the words, "your child has cancer," is every parent's worst nightmare. Facing the medical bills and financial burden that come with a cancer diagnosis turns this nightmare into a reality of debt for most families -- with many parents having to quit or take leaves from their jobs to care for their sick child.
- Treating Cancer Close to Home Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:17:34 -0500THE WOODLANDS – Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has been commended for its Community Hospital Cancer Program, making it the only accredited program in the county.
- Postmenopausal women taking anastrozole as a chemopreventive treatment do not have impaired cognitive performance Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:01:19 -0500New results of a sub-study carried out as part of a worldwide breast cancer prevention study (IBIS-II) show that after two years of taking the aromatase inhibitor, anastrozole, postmenopausal women at high risk of breast cancer do not have impaired cognitive performance.
- Family continues fight against cancer Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:49:57 -0500Almost exactly a year ago, 46-year-old Cory Streef was lacing up her shoes, training for a walk to raise money for breast cancer research. Twelve months later, Streef's husband and two daughters are preparing for something similar, as participants in the fast-approaching Terry Fox Run.
- Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Stresses Importance of Cancer Awareness, Education Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:09:00 -0500 With the "Stand Up to Cancer" national telethon airing tonight, Secretary of Health Dr. Calvin B. Johnson is reminding Pennsylvanians to educate themselves about cancer and the resources available through the Department of Health.
- Breast Cancer Survivors Speak Out About How They Battled The Disease Together Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:09:40 -0500This Friday, CBS along with two other networks are standing up to cancer with a live fundraiser that starts on Channel 23 at seven but our special cancer series starts tonight.
- Bus drives home message for cancer society Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:09:07 -0500Vanessa Aguirre tried to force a smile as she posed for a picture in front of the American Cancer Society's Fight Back Express bus.
- BRIDES Magazine Asks the World's Most Celebrated Dress Designers to Create Pink Wedding Gowns; Sales Will Support The ... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:51:00 -0500 For the second consecutive year, BRIDES is spearheading a national effort to mobilize the bridal fashion community in joining the fight against breast cancer.
- American Cancer Society Unveils Design for New Center Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:02:43 -0500The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced at a press conference Wednesday its plans to build a proposed $3.4 million Re gional Center at 38 Richards Ave. in Norwalk. The center will serve Fairfield and Litchfield counties and will strengthen the society's programs and services in both counties.
- Stand Up To Cancer National Telethon Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:51:59 -0500HARRISBURG, P.A. (AP) -- With the "Stand Up to Cancer" national telethon airing Friday evening, Secretary of Health Dr. Calvin B. Johnson is reminding Pennsylvanians to educate themselves about cancer and the resources available through the Department of Health.
- Katie Couric's "Stand Up To Cancer" (SU2C) Applauded by Child Obesity Advocates Who Urge America to Avert Cancer by ... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:05:00 -0500 One-Third of Cancer Cases Linked to Obesity; 100,000 Annual U.S. Cancer Deaths Linked to Obesity; and Colorectal, Breast, Prostate, Pancreatic, Esophageal, and Most Cancers Linked to Obesity Cite National Action Against Obesity, Organic by the Case, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, WAT-AAH!, and Authors of "Portion Teller" and "Vice Busting Diet"
- Retreats for breast cancer suvivors is Trout Unlimited focus Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:28:05 -0500 The Clinch River Trout Unlimited group will have as the focus of its next meeting the Casting For Recovery (CFR) program.
- Internet informs cancer patients Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:30:14 -0500Each year more than 211,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer, the National Cancer Institute reports. That is why Stephanie Burwell, assistant professor of child and family development, has devoted six years to studying the impact of breast cancer on couples and family relationships.
- Gilda's Club plans variety of events to support people with cancer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:44:57 -0500- A free workshop focusing on the team approach to prostate cancer, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10. - Kids Carnival, a day of fun for children and families with carnival games, face-painting and art activities, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20. To register, call 914-644-8844.
- Play Your Part in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:52:16 -0500Breast Cancer Awareness Month is less than a month away and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation is on a mission to recruit more than 6,000 volunteers to join the Pink Army.
- Linked by Pink presents cancer - awareness weekend Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:16:40 -0500Linked by Pink is a newly formed group of Erie-area women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 45.
- Breast cancer loses softball tourney Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:48:52 -0500With the crack of wooden bats on horsehide, raffle prizes, good food and music, organizers expect they raised at least $10,000 to help women with breast cancer during this weekend's Catch for a Cure softball tournament. The tourney for women age 30 and older returned for a fifth year, attracting nine teams, said Teri Fichter, one of the organizers. Extending the fun to women who don't play ...
- Local woman part of nationally-televised 'Stand up to Cancer' program Friday Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:04:39 -0500Local woman part of nationally-televised 'Stand up to Cancer' program Friday Catherine Neff, Senecaville, was asked to appear on an NBC program to answer questions concerning her treatment for breast cancer, specifically regarding a new test for breast ca
- Standing Up to Cancer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:34:33 -0500The American Cancer Society works with people on a local level, providing both emotional and financial support.
- Letter: Danville Christian concert needs support Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:01:12 -0500For the past two years, I served as the coordinator for the Christian rock/hip hop festival known as Rock Da Ville. In October of last year, I left the Heart of Danville to care for my mom who was terminally ill from breast cancer.
- New Grant Program Provides Financial Support to Children Fighting Rare Cancer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:08:12 -0500Hearing the words, "your child has cancer," is every parent's worst nightmare.
- Earls Girls aid research on breast cancer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:17:08 -0500Good news, guys: You can finally get an Earls Girl to come home with you. Using women who work in their establishments, Earls restaurants have produced a pin-up calendar featuring female employees in a variety of settings, ensembles and poses.
- Midland women walk for breast cancer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:13:45 -0500By Kathleen Thurber Staff Writer The six women laughed Thursday as they automatically fell into their walking formation -- the three with quicker strides standing in front and the others following behind just as they've done during each of the 298 miles they've completed so far.
- Midland women walk for breast cancer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:12:55 -0500The six women greeted each other as they entered Becca Yocham’s home trading books, pulling out a crumpled map denoting Friday’s 18-mile route and joking back and forth about the business of their lives.
- Organizing begins for 15th Annual Rays of Hope Walk to cure breast cancer Oct. 26 in Forest Park, Springfield Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:21:34 -0500HOW TO HELPEvent: 15th Annual Rays of Hope Walk - A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer When: Oct. 26 Where: Forest Park, Springfield Deadline: Register team by Sept. 19 to receive free T-shirts with team name For more info: Call (413) 794-8001 or visit www.baystatehealth.com/raysofhope SPRINGFIELD - With about two months remaining until the 15th Annual Rays of Hope Walk - A Walk Toward the ...
- Alacer Corp. Announces Emergen-C(R) PINK(TM) College Tour to Build Breast Cancer Awareness Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0500 The Emergen-C® PINK Keep A Breast Tour will travel throughout California October 9th to 18th, making stops at five college campuses to stress the importance of early detection and prevention of breast cancer.
- Brave fundraisers for breast cancer research Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:57:51 -0500AFTER being recently diagnosed with breast cancer, local Pamela McIntosh is joining friends to shave her head to raise funds for research into both breast cancer and leukaemia.
- Earls Girls aid research on breast cancer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:37:05 -0500Good news, guys: You can finally get an Earls Girl to come home with you.
- Sisters’ trek in aid of breast cancer research raises more than £25,000 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:13:52 -0500Three sisters who walked the West Highland Way to raise vital funds for breast cancer research have far exceeded their £25,000 target.
- Breast cancer group to hold summit Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:32:08 -0500A local breast cancer advocacy group will hold a Sept. 16 summit in Wausau to help identify survivors needs.
- Organizing begins for 15th Annual Rays of Hope Walk to cure breast cancer Oct. 26 in Forest Park, Springfield Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:21:24 -0500HOW TO HELPEvent: 15th Annual Rays of Hope Walk - A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer When: Oct. 26 Where: Forest Park, Springfield For more info: Call (413) 794-8001 or visit www.baystatehealth.com/raysofhope SPRINGFIELD - With about six weeks remaining until the 15th Annual Rays of Hope Walk - A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer on Oct. 26, now is the time for people to start ...
- Motorcycles to rev up the fight against breast cancer Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:39:21 -0500 FAIRHAVEN — Motorcycles of all makes and models will help rev up the fight against breast cancer on Sunday, Oct. 5 at Chest Fest 2008, a fund raising event spearheaded by the Ice Chest Bar & Grille in Fairhaven and designed to benefit the American...
- Resource Room Keeps Cancer Patients Informed Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:10:16 -0500Survivors of all kinds of cancer can find support and help with treatment research at a special place inside the University of Colorado Cancer Center. It is made possible by Livestrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
- Take charge of your breast health: the facts you need to know and a plan of action Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:44:18 -0500YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER - NOW WHAT?
- lucy(R) Releases Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Tees Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:05:00 -0500 PORTLAND, Ore.----lucy activewear, an athletic apparel company for women who value fit, style and performance, is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two new tee styles. This year lucy is partnering with Breast Cancer Network of Strength™, a national nonprofit organization that provides immediate emotional relief for anyone touched by breast cancer. lucy will donate up to $25,000 to ...
- Breastcancer.org Provides Emergency Planning Tips to Breast Cancer Patients Affected by Natural Disasters Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500 Breastcancer.org -- the # 1 online resource for breast health and breast cancer information -- has assembled practical planning and health management information for breast cancer patients displaced by natural disasters.
- Younger women detecting breast cancer in early stages Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:38:00 -0500MANILA, Philippines—There are more reported cases of breast cancer among younger Filipino women these days, but the Philippine Cancer Society says this means more women are aware of the dreaded disease and have been able to detect it in its early stages.
- Weekend Mud & Crawl benefits breast cancer program Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:27:57 -0500OROVILLE — Are you Tough Enough to Wear Pink? That's the challenge sponsors of the third annual Surplus City Fall Mud & Crawl on Saturday and Sunday are making to fans as they aim to raise funds for breast cancer support and education in Butte
- Weekend Mud & Crawl to benefit local breast cancer program Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:15:16 -0500OROVILLE — Are you tough enough to wear pink? That's the challenge sponsors of the third annual Surplus City Fall Mud & Crawl are making to fans as they aim to raise funds for breast cancer support and education in Butte County this weekend.
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Encourages Runners to Join 'Team Marathon' and Help End Breast Cancer Forever Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:02:00 -0500 As part of its vision to realize a world without breast cancer, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is encouraging athletes to participate in Team Marathon, a new initiative that aligns Komen for the Cure with committed, passionate marathon and half marathon runners in an effort to raise money for breast cancer research and community health programs.
- lucy(R) Releases Signature Breast Cancer Awareness Tees Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:45:38 -0500lucy activewear, an athletic apparel company for women who value fit, style and performance, is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two new tee styles. This year lucy is partnering with Breast Cancer Network of Strength(TM), a national nonprofit organization that provides immediate emotional relief for anyone touched by breast cancer. lucy will donate up to $25,000 to Network of ...
- Sarah Cannon Research Institute Presents New Findings in Breast Cancer Treatment Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:17:16 -0500Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) investigators have found that "smart bomb" therapies are effective in treating breast cancer patients while minimizing side effects.
- Free Breast Cancer Support Groups Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:06:14 -0500The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. For information or to sign up, call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at 516-877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077.
- St. Joe's breast cancer support groups to meet Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:40:09 -0500A pair of breast cancer support groups, facilitated by St. Joseph's Mercy Health System Bereavement and Spiritual Services coordinator Sister Liz Koehler, R.S.M., are scheduled to start meeting again in September. The breast cancer survivors are set to meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19 in the Daffodil Room of St. Joseph's Mercy Cancer Center.
- 'In the Pink' fashion show to support breast cancer survivors Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:43:08 -0500Gail Schierloh will be strutting her stuff Sept. 12, but it won't be to show off her clothing designs or to start a career in modeling. It will be to show she is a survivor. Schierloh, of North Brunswick, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2006 after her yearly mammogram found a small tumor on her left breast.
- Chinet Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0500 Pink has become synonymous with support for breast cancer awareness and research through the grassroots efforts of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and in that spirit, Chinet brand pink molded fiber plates will be available to help support the organization's efforts.
- Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk kicks off Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:28:08 -0500Thousands joined at the Cow Palace for the start of the Breast Cancer 3-Day.
- Breast cancer recovery nonprofit needs sponsors, patients awaiting their help Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:16:01 -0500 North Andover nonprofit A Little Easier Recovery can't keep up with the demand for their stylish breast cancer recovery jackets.
- Cancer support groups planned for September Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:46:37 -0500- A breast and ovarian cancer support group is offered the second Monday of every month at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. The next meeting is at 10 a.m. Sept. 8.
- Mars Lends Sweet Support in Fight Against Breast Cancer With Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) through Its M&M's(R) and ... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0500 Mars Snackfood US announced today that M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies and DOVE® Chocolate will offer consumers several delicious ways to "go pink" and support Susan G. Komen for the Cure® during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
