Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by uploading photos of your and/or your family and friends supporting the cause.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Showing off your pink pride during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a favorite thing to do with survivors and supporters alike. Thousands of hats, shirts, and other pink breast cancer items are sold in October. Millions of tiny pink ribbons are worn to support the cure for breast cancer and hope for many women. Also, countless numbers of people show support of Breast Cancer Awareness by participating in fundraising events. Have you strapped on your pink running shoes for the Komen Race for the Cure? If a walk is more your speed, how about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure? Have you joined a local support group? Joined efforts with other supporters to hold a fundraiser or night out? We want you to tell us your story in the …
Monday, October 29, 2012
When it comes to mammograms, some medical centers are turning this uncomfortable medical test into an excuse to throw a party.
It's no secret why women dread mammograms: the paper gown, the technician grabbing your "girls" to fit them onto the cold, metal X-ray plate, and then of course, there is the squishing of the breasts while you hold your breath. It may be a life-saving screening process, but not the most fun you can have in an hour. But lately, some health professionals have come up with some ways to make the process less heinous. It all starts with some wine and cheese... Breast cancer survivor and Patch editor Ronni Newton of Connecticut went to her first mammogram party two years ago at an imaging center in her town of West Hartford. The party was the brainchild of two women, one of whom worked for the center and had been procrastinating her own exam …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.
Generally speaking, 123 out of every 100,000 women in Massachusetts has a chance of getting breast cancer each year, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has a one in 232 chance of getting the disease, and a woman 20 years her senior has a one in 42 probability, according to the website. “Although we aren’t certain, the cause of breast cancer in younger women is likely caused by a genetic predisposition,” says Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., the medical oncologist director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While breast cancer treatment in young women is often effective, the chance of recovery tends to be worse in …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Money from tonight's fundraiser to go toward breast cancer awareness.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Wheaton College women's volleyball team will participate in October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Dig Pink event Thursday when the Lyons face non-league foe Emmanuel College in Emerson Gymnasium at 7 p.m. Dig Pink is the Side-Out Foundation's trademark name for its fundraising event. The foundation is a support and advocacy group dedicated to making a significant and identifiable difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and their families by supporting clinical trials, increasing compassionate services and educating communities. All of Thursday's proceeds will benefit Side-Out. Women's volleyball is partnering with Wheaton's Office of Residential Life and Office of Service, Spirituality and Social …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Resources for women fighting breast cancer that your doctor doesn't offer.
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like she's being targeted by a bright spotlight and a banner that says, "Cancer patient." But now more than ever, there are resources for women that will put the spotlight back on their work, their accomplishments and their life—and change that banner to simply read, "Woman." Women in Norton can get their nails done at places like Jennifer Nails, California Nails and more. Spa treatments are available at Helen's Spa by the Lake and Audage Oasis for Health. Girl on the Go provides private or in-home wig consultations for women with cancer, with …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
"Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" shares the wisdom of breast cancer survivors with the newly diagnosed. What's your story?
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on everything from enduring surgery and chemotherapy to how to deal with hair loss. While there are many resources and support groups available near Norton, women can also find comfort in a sisterhood of survivors who have already been in their shoes. Best selling author and breast cancer survivor Barbara Delinsky has gathered the wisdom of hundreds of breast cancer survivors who are eager to inspire those who are new to the “breast cancer sisterhood.” She shares all of the stories and tidbits she found in her book "Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. But before you plunk down your green for some pink, the nonprofits behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month want you to check the label. Jenna Glazer, director of development for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global organization dedicated to helping young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, said that buyers should be on the lookout for a label or tag that tells where the money from the purchase goes. "If you walk into Bed Bath & Beyond and see something with a pink ribbon and no information about where the money is going…
Monday, October 8, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It's estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. Jewish Family Service Oct. 16: A breast cancer support group will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 959 N. Main St., Providence R.I. Refreshments will be served. Sturdy Memorial Hospital Oct. 31: A breast cancer support group meeting will be held at 211 Park St., Attleboro Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conference rooms A, B and C. For more …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Massachusetts.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink: Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center Oct. 10: A Mother Daughter Breast Cancer Program will be held 6 to 8 p.m. at 818 Oak St., Brockton. Topics include genetic testing and counseling, emotion and support, breast exams and screening and breast cancer survivor panel. For more information call Melissa Padeni at 508-897-4324 or email Melissa.Padeni@cancer.org. Party in Pink Zumbathon Oct. 13: The third annual Party in Pink Zumbathon will be held in Dedham or Brookline. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from this …
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Norton to help you stay healthy.
You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …
