Julia Louis-Dreyfus Raises Discussion-Worthy Points In Her Breast Cancer Update
Her disclosure reflects on the positive impact of awareness, the unfortunate frequency of breast cancer, and benefits of having medical insurance.
At Penn State, THON—The World’s Largest Student-Run Charity—Helps Kids with Cancer
Dancing for cancer may seem a crazy idea, paradoxical, and wildly inefficient as a fundraising scheme. But it’s become the thing to do, a good karma-generating phenomenon, and year-round source of pride for the Penn State community.
Komen In NYC: Still Walking And Changing Awareness
Since 1983, the Komen organization has raised and distributed more money for breast cancer care, education and scientific investigations than any entity besides the U.S. government…
What’s Different About Male Breast Cancer?
Risk factors for male breast cancer include genetic variants, obesity and high estrogen levels. As with women, inheriting a BRCA mutation can play a role.
Notes From The ‘Die-In,’ A Demonstration For Metastatic Breast Cancer
Die-in for metastatic breast cancer, Washington DC, October 13, 2015 (photo courtesy of Zachary Parker)
NED, A Vibrant Band Of Doctors Rocking For Women With Cancer
N.E.D. is a doctor’s old shorthand for remission, when there’s No Evidence of Disease. It’s also the name of a rock band that’s breaking the silence surrounding “below-the-belt” women’s cancers.
For This October, A New Kind Of Breast Cancer Awareness
Patients have different preferences and needs; advocates have different styles and priorities. The issue about October is that..
Don’t Judge Her
What’s great about this piece, and what’s wrong about it, is that it comes from an individual woman.
Pink’s OK With Me
On Sunday, Feb. 20, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will host its seventh annual Pink Elegance on Parade fashion show at the Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, reports the Scranton Times Tribune.
Recognizing a Day of National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness
Tired of seeing pink? You’re not alone, says Dr. Barron Lerner in a piece on Pink Ribbon Fatigue in the New York Times. While cancer awareness…