Suzie Grogan was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2006 and went through so many cancer treatments, from chemotherapy to radiation, that she decided she didn't want to spend what little she had left of her life not enjoying herself to the maximum.So she spent her 50,000...
created by Amy Judd | 3 wks ago 147 views | 4 recommendations | 5 comments
Breast cancer research done at the Institute of Cancer Institute working with mouse models have pinpointed an enzyme that made be manipulated to give new hope in the prevention or slowing of the disease.The action of enzyme lysl oxidase(LOX) was blocked by the researchers...
Peter Criss, the ex-drummer frm KISS was diagnosed with male breast cancer in 2007; he is now cancer free, but is using what happened to him as an example of what all men should be aware of, and that men should...
created by Amy Judd | 8 wks ago | updated 8 wks ago 161 views | 2 recommendations | 0 comments
A major breakthrough in breast cancer research was made today based on DNA sequencing. The 3 billion letters in the DNA sequence of a metastatic lobular breast cancer tumor have all been decoded by scientists at...
created by amyellensoden | 10 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago 126 views | 18 recommendations | 0 comments
The National Breast Cancer Foundation received a check for $28,000.00 today presented by The Caribou Coffee Company. $14,051.00 was raised by Caribou which Coca-Cola matched. An anonymous donor also contributed...
Pink is a color not normally associated with the NFL, but Week 4 of the NFL will see a wave of pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All 30 NFL teams will be hosting several pregame and in-stadium initiatives to raise awareness about breast cancer. Many NFL players...
created by Jon Azpiri | 11 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago 12448 views | 15 recommendations | 5 comments
According to a ten year study, with the results published in the journal Cancer, there is a trend for more women opting for double mastectomies when faced with cancer in one breast. "There is no evidence that having a preventive mastectomy improves survival, according to lead...
Entertainment Industry Foundation announced today the launch of a heart-wrenching video to raise awareness of Lee National Denim Day, one of the largest single-day fundraisers benefiting the Women’s Cancer...
created by ESKCSG | 13 wks ago 61 views | 4 recommendations | 0 comments
Maura Tierney is under going cancer treatments which has forced her to withdraw from NBC's new drama "Parenthood." Tierney is receiving treatment for breast cancer. Former NewsRadio and ER actress, who is suffering from breast cancer, had been lined up to play a central...
created by candice.tsuei | 14 wks ago | updated 14 wks ago 132 views | 2 recommendations | 0 comments
I am very angry again today. It makes me SICK SICK SICK every time I think about the men who could have been on Provenge for over two years, yet still can't get it. I have friends who are literally dying for...
opinion by RoryKearney | 24 wks ago | updated 24 wks ago 1064 views | 74 recommendations | 1 comment
June 23, 2009 is many things... two days after the longest day of the year (aka the summer solstice), two days after Father's Day in North America... it is also National Pink Day. Not to be confused with the anti-bullying initiative Pink T-shirt Day, which was marked on...
created by Tina Kells | 25 wks ago | updated 25 wks ago 514 views | 2 recommendations | 0 comments
Scientists at the Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research in Toronto have combined a naturally occuring component of the immune system with a viral vaccine. The result boosted the body's immunity...
The charity Breast Cancer Care is looking for more walkers for its Ribbon Walk which takes place during May and June. There are four walks this year: Blenheim Palace and Cotswold Ribbon Walk - May 30 Scone...
During Harry Markopolos' testimony this week, Congressman Alan Grayson, from the 8th District in Florida, uncovered a damning accusation made by Harry against the Food & Drug Administration. This was really no...
opinion by Mike Kearney | 44 wks ago | updated 44 wks ago 724 views | 79 recommendations | 11 comments
Tea has been associated with combating cancer, losing weight and many other health claims but this research seems to show a real link between drinking three or more cups of tea a day and the risk of getting breast...