Oct 15, 2012:
Experts laud NFL for "going pink" in October.
Aug 6, 2012:
The Pink Boat, a nonprofit organization with a goal of raising $1 million to support breast cancer research, holds the Seattle Pink Boat Regatta in September.
Jul 24, 2012:
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a cancer gene, RhoC, that may be key to stopping the spread of breast cancer stem cells.
May 18, 2012:
Led by researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, a new study has sequenced the genomes of twenty-one breast cancers.
Apr 26, 2012:
Latest device approved by the Food and Drug Administration may provide early detection for women with dense breast tissue, as explained in this Fox News video.
Mar 26, 2012:
A new study, which was presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Scientific Meeting, found a method for treating metastatic breast cancer called percutaneous cryoablation.
Mar 23, 2012:
Planet Fitness will host its third annual promotion this spring in order to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Mar 19, 2012:
There have been a wide range of breast cancer awareness campaigns, but none other than Bob Carey's.
Mar 19, 2012:
A new study found that women who have the BRCA1 gene, which is known to increase the risk of developing breast cancer, were 32 percent less likely to be diagnosed with the disease if they breastfed for at least a year, according to The Telegraph.
Mar 16, 2012:
When E! News host Giuliana Rancic found out she had breast cancer this past October, it was not easy news to take. However, with her husband Bill at her side, she pulled through and came out on top, according to Us Weekly.
Mar 15, 2012:
A new study found a link between cadmium, a heavy metal that clings onto crops from fertilizers, and breast cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Mar 15, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky found new treatment strategies to combat basal-like breast cancer, which is also known as triple-negative breast cancer.
Mar 14, 2012:
Nithin Tumma, a 17-year-old senior from Port Huron Northern High School in Michigan, is the winner of the $100,000 Intel Science Talent Award and was honored with his prize this past Tuesday night, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Mar 13, 2012:
Residents of Tomball, Texas, gather each year for the Paint the Yard Pink Tomball girls' softball game in which local cancer survivors throw out the first pitch and the crowd is decked out in pink, according to YourHoustonNews.
Mar 7, 2012:
The Woman 2 Woman Breast Cancer Foundation (W2W) will host its annual benefit in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, on the weekend of March 23.
Mar 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research found a new way to attack aggressive breast cancer in mice, and their hope is to find the same result in humans.
Mar 5, 2012:
The SpinOdyssey 2012 took place this past weekend, and the event raised more than $300,000 at the gym, Intensity, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to support breast cancer research.
Mar 1, 2012:
The SpinOdyssey annual event is a six-hour indoor cycling and fitness fundraiser that raises money for breast cancer research.
Feb 27, 2012:
It was recently announced that Charity Breast Cancer Care is running its biggest ever marketing campaign, which aims to raise awareness while supporting women who have the disease, according to Marketing Week.
Feb 23, 2012:
A researcher from Newcastle University, Dr. Kelly Avery-Kiejda, has been studying the protein P-53 for the past seven years.
Feb 17, 2012:
The next two games for the East Kentucky University women's basketball team will be covered in pink.
Feb 17, 2012:
New research developed by the Department of Radiation Oncology at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that radiation treatment for breast cancer patients kills off half of all tumor cancer cells along with transforming the other half into cancer cells
Feb 16, 2012:
Researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research in the UK found that women under 50 should be tested for the BRCA1 gene, as one in three breast cancer patients with triple-negative breast cancer got the disease because of the mutation in the BRCA1 gene.
Feb 15, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Melbourne found that rare mutations are linked to various types of cancers, including breast cancer, according to Reuters Health.
Feb 14, 2012:
A new report by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) explained that the use of two drugs, Tyverb and Herceptin, for breast cancer patients with a specific form of the cancer is not advisable because they are simply too expensive, according to The Telegraph.
Feb 9, 2012:
A new international study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women over 75 years of age are more likely to die from breast cancer compared with younger individuals with the disease, according to Reuters.
Feb 9, 2012:
One year ago, Ray Romano's wife Anna of 24 years was diagnosed with breast cancer, and they immediately devoted themselves to her recovery, according to People Magazine.
Feb 9, 2012:
The Red Devils, an organization focused on helping breast cancer patients and families, is hosting a series of events in February to help raise money for research.
Feb 7, 2012:
U.S. health officials announced that they will grant a priority review for a Roche experimental drug, which held off the disease for six months after the treatment until it started to worsen.
Feb 6, 2012:
The first softball game of the year for Plant High and Sickles High in Florida will take place this Tuesday, but winning and losing will not be the only thing on the players' minds, according to Tampa Bay Online.
Feb 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University found that soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer.
Feb 3, 2012:
Troy Lee Designs will be showing their support for the fight against breast cancer during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross this weekend.
Feb 1, 2012:
The Wedding Dress Party benefits a great deal of women - brides-to-be, former brides and young brides who have breast cancer.
Jan 31, 2012:
A study conducted by researchers from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that a new breast cancer vaccination may be promising, after 85 percent of patients with ductal carcinoma in situ appeared to have a sustained immune reaction after being vaccinated.
Jan 31, 2012:
It was recently announced that the seventh annual EagleBank Foundation Fight Against Breast Cancer Golf Classic, which was held last October, raised more than $350,000.
Jan 26, 2012:
Actress Judy Reyes will join breast cancer advocates for the 3rd annual Bowling for Breastcancer.org to raise money for the site and help find a cure for breast cancer in New York City on February 15.
Jan 26, 2012:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration revoked the usage of Avastin for treatment of breast cancer last November.
Jan 24, 2012:
Students and teachers gathered together at the cafeteria of Nashua High School in New Hampshire for a "knit-in" this past Monday, which benefited one of their counselors who is suffering from breast cancer, according to the Bedford Patch.
Jan 23, 2012:
A new study published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute discovered that younger patients who are being treated for breast cancer have added stress and lower quality of life compared with those who are diagnosed at an older age.
Jan 20, 2012:
A joint charity event will be held by both The V Foundation and Boarding for Breast Cancer the night before the Winter X Games begins, and the athletes and guests to the event will donate to various cancers during a silent auction, according to ESPN.
Jan 19, 2012:
Cholesterol-lowering statins have recently been found to keep breast cancer at bay for some patients, but the reason for this is unknown.
Jan 19, 2012:
It was announced that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has donated $100,000 to a breast cancer support organization, something he promised to a Nevada judge, according to The Associated Press.
Jan 17, 2012:
Two new studies in the journals Lancet and Lancet Oncology showed that combining strong medications for patients with the early stages of an aggressive form of breast cancer can help to shrink the tumor, according to ABC News.
Jan 13, 2012:
In recent breast cancer breakthroughs news, researchers are suggesting that there may be a new, noninvasive way to identify lymph node metastases.
Jan 9, 2012:
Brooke Walter is a senior in high school in Pennfield, Michigan, and she wasn't satisfied with her knowledge about breast cancer, so she decided to take it one step further, according to the Battle Creek Enquirer.
Jan 6, 2012:
A new study presented at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that starchy foods is linked to an increased risk of a type of breast cancer tumor, which is found in people who have already had the disease.
Jan 5, 2012:
A new report published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians showed that there have been some significant death rate drops between 2004 and 2008, translating to a 1.8 percent decrease per year in men and 1.6 percent in women, according to Bloomberg.
Jan 4, 2012:
New technology is being offered at an Exeter, New Hampshire, hospital that will allow breast cancer patients to go in for a one-day treatment, according to SeacoastOnline.
Dec 30, 2011:
The Rochester local figure skaters will be hosting their third annual U.S. Figure Skating National Skating Month Celebration: Passion on Ice this Friday night, according to the Foster's Daily Democrat.
Dec 30, 2011:
Recent research has shown a link between breast cancer patients and those who suffer from heart disease.
Dec 29, 2011:
The American Cancer Society and the Jordan Hospital in Massachusetts, are teaming up to host the Look Good... Feel Better "Pink Tea" event , according to The Carver Reporter.
Dec 28, 2011:
Those involved in the 2011 Jump for The Rose women's skydiving team recently presented The Rose, a Texas-based breast cancer awareness organization, with a check for $14,330, which they raised during their jump this past October, according to The River Oaks Examiner.
Dec 27, 2011:
It was recently announced that the breast cancer research stamp will be around for another four years, according to the news channel KCAU-TV.
Dec 21, 2011:
Advantage Chevrolet decided to help in the fight against breast cancer by hosting an annual event, Pretty in Pink. All of the proceeds from the event went to the American Cancer Society, according to La Grange Suburban Life.
Dec 20, 2011:
A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found that BRCA1, a mutated gene that is commonly found in breast cancer patients, may also be a link to heart disease, according to the Montreal Gazette.
Dec 16, 2011:
LifeWay Christian Resources recently announced that they will be pulling all copies of their pink bibles, which partially funded the breast cancer awareness organization, Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Dec 14, 2011:
It has previously been believed that the problems with memory and other brain functions that some breast cancer patients experience was due to their chemotherapy treatments.
Dec 13, 2011:
It was recently announced that Coastal.com, one of the largest online eyewear companies, will provide donations to four of the biggest breast cancer awareness foundations and organizations to support their cause.
Dec 12, 2011:
It was recently reported that if a person limits their carbohydrate intake only twice a week, they may be able to mitigate some of the risk factors for breast cancer by burning fat and improving insulin sensitivity, according to MedPage Today.
Dec 8, 2011:
A new study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, found that those who undergo a quicker form of radiation that is centralized on a certain section of the breast are twice as likely to have the breast removed later in life than those who receive radiation on their whole breast.
Dec 8, 2011:
A breast cancer vaccine by Generex Biotechnology Corporation has deemed successful thus far. The corporation announced today that Phase 2 of the clinical data, which is from a study that diminishes the chances of cancer recurrence, is complete, and Phase 3 will begin shortly.
Dec 6, 2011:
Appel Heating and Air Conditioning , which is based out of Indianapolis, recently announced that they will be painting their vans pink in order to promote breast cancer awareness around the area.
Dec 5, 2011:
LeRoy Butler played for the Green Bay Packers, and now the former football star is looking to help those who are suffering from breast cancer, according to the Wausau Daily Herald.
Dec 2, 2011:
The Mount Sinai High School cheerleaders recently presented a $1,000 check to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Center at Stony Brook Hospital this past Tuesday.
Nov 30, 2011:
John Quirus is a sixth grade teacher in Pennsylvania, is on a mission to promote charity by showing his students how to contribute to the fight against breast cancer, according to Montgomery News.
Nov 29, 2011:
It was recently announced that New Hampshire will be hosting its first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure next year, according to the Boston Globe.
Nov 22, 2011:
Seven members of the Wyoming Cowgirls logged nearly 3,500 miles all together, as they trained and walked this year's Susan G. Komen 3-Day For A Cure - a 60 mile walk, according to the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle.
Nov 21, 2011:
Elant, a company that provides health and housing solutions to seniors in Goshen, New York, recently announced that they raised more than $1,500 during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk that took place at the end of October, according to Staus News.
Nov 18, 2011:
Kinder's Corp and BBQ Deli in Pleasant Hill, California, recently announced that they raised $10,000 during the month of October for breast cancer awareness and research.
Nov 18, 2011:
This year's "Women's Night Out" was deemed a success, as more than 300 residents came to the Aventura Hospital in Miami to honor those who have survived breast cancer.
Nov 17, 2011:
San Francisco's Breast Cancer Fund recently discovered that high levels of bisphenol A (BPA), which is a chemical found in can linings, are a health hazard and can possibly cause cancer.
Nov 15, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that not only does family history have an impact on increasing the risk of breast cancer for women, but so does drinking alcohol during teenage years.
Nov 15, 2011:
One of the biggest activists for breast cancer, Evelyn Lauder, has passed away due to ovarian cancer complications at age 75 this past Saturday, according to CBS News.
Nov 11, 2011:
A new computer technology may be able to identify the survival rates of those who are diagnosed with breast cancer, and it possibly could so better than pathologists, according to USA Today.
Nov 11, 2011:
The employees of the Advocate Condell Medical Center wanted to raise more than their $10,000 goal to fight against breast cancer - and they did, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Nov 10, 2011:
When many think of cancer, they might imagine people getting diagnosed later in life, but that was not the case for Sylvia Soo.
Nov 9, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute found that a vaccine, which pushes the body to attack tumor cells, showed improvements in a small group of subjects.
Nov 8, 2011:
Marnie Sciamanda of Rosemount, Minnesota, was happy with the dedication to breast cancer awareness and raising money to fight the disease this past October.
Nov 7, 2011:
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that Genomic Health's Oncotype DX was giving false negatives for the HER2 gene, which is a gene that can heighten the risk of individuals being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nov 4, 2011:
A new study found that thousands of cancer cases may have been avoidable, as they could have developed due to inactivity and prolonged sitting, according to Fox News.
Nov 4, 2011:
The West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana, held a Pink Candle Light Ceremony to not only honor those who have survived breast cancer but also those who took care of the patients while they were in treatement, according to West Bank Community News.
Nov 3, 2011:
Florida residents lined up in their pink bras and participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, according to the Old Northeast-Downtown St. Pete Patch.
Nov 3, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston found that low levels of alcohol consumption can heighten the risk of breast cancer in women.
Nov 2, 2011:
Even though National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over, breast cancer patients still face the disease day in and day out.
Nov 1, 2011:
Covington High School in Louisiana, had its most successful breast cancer awareness month throughout October, as a number of clubs joined together, according to The Times-Picayune.
Nov 1, 2011:
A new musical in Arlington, Virgina, titled "Breast in Show," follows three women and one man through their breast cancer treatments into recovery of the disease.
Nov 1, 2011:
A recent study shows that a woman's chance of developing breast cancer does not increase just because someone in their family has tested positive for the breast cancer genes, according to Fox News.
Nov 1, 2011:
When most people envision an auto repair shop, grease and loud noises are typically the first thoughts to come to mind.
Oct 31, 2011:
Individuals who find out that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer often feel a wide range of emotions and everyone deals with the news differently.
Oct 31, 2011:
Thousands of Florida residents gathered for the annual 3-Day for the Cure, which is a 60-mile walk over the span of three days this past weekend, according to St. Petersburg Times.
Oct 31, 2011:
Curves of Marshfield is a women-only fitness center, and they are making it their focus this October to educate women about breast cancer in hopes of beating the disease, according to The Marshfield Mariner.
Oct 31, 2011:
Laurie Cook found out that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 57, and she felt as if her life completely shifted. She survived the disease and is now focusing on being an advocate part in countless organizations in her New York town, according to the Messenger Post.
Oct 31, 2011:
Infolinks is an In-Text advertising company that connects websites and advertisers across the globe, and it recently announced that it will donate its technology of over 60,000 sites to offer support for breast cancer foundations.
Oct 31, 2011:
A teenager from Harpenden, England, recently got her entire school to dress in pink to spread awareness and raise money for breast cancer research, according to The Herts Advertiser.
Oct 28, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world's biggest breast cancer organization, and is now ranked number one by GuideStar's Philanthropedia.
Oct 28, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers at the National University Cancer Institute in Singapore found that even though male breast cancer is much less rare than women's, men face worse diagnosis due to lack of awareness, according to Huffington Post.
Oct 28, 2011:
Breast cancer survivor Jennifer Bodnar will be racing at the fifth annual Power of Pink Relay, which is a 20-mile women-only relay race to raise money for breast cancer screenings in Asheville, North Carolina, according to The Asheville Citizen-Times.
Oct 28, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors from Farmington, New Mexico, gathered Wednesday evening to strut their stuff for a cure, The Daily-Times reports.
Oct 28, 2011:
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, students at two high schools in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, can be proud of all they've accomplished.
Oct 27, 2011:
Firefighters in Walton County, Georgia, are used to saving lives. However, during October they have also been saving lives in another way - by raising breast cancer awareness wearing hot pink shirts, the Loganville Patch reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
Miss USA, Alyssa Campanella, recently visited Boston, Massachusetts, to support breast cancer awareness, The Boston Globe reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
A new European study, which was presented at the 10th annual American Association for Cancer Research International Conference, found a link between physical activity and a reduced chance of developing a specific type of breast cancer - estrogen-receptor and progesterone-receptor tumor types.
Oct 27, 2011:
The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is moving to Mobile, Alabama this upcoming weekend to close out National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the news channel WKRG-TV reports.
Oct 27, 2011:
The pink shirt that Gilbert High School cheerleaders planned to wear, but was banned from their school, continues to spark varied opinions.
Oct 27, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center examined a different way to treat breast cancer, by delivering chemotherapy through the nipple.
Oct 26, 2011:
Lisa Smith, lead mammography technician at Salem Hospital in Oregon, said she wasn't surprised when she got breast cancer, the Statesman Journal reports.
Oct 26, 2011:
A new study conducted by a researcher from the University of Missouri found that women in rural areas have added challenges when it comes to screening for breast cancer, and this results in many women being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer.
Oct 26, 2011:
San Marcos, Texas, residents have been spreading breast cancer awareness through different events during the month of October for the annual Pink Heals Campaign, according to The San Marcos Mercury.
Oct 25, 2011:
E! TV personality and reality star, Giuliana Rancic, announced just last week that she had breast cancer and after undergoing a double lumpectomy a few days ago, the brave star has already returned to work, New York Daily News reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
It was recently announced that Ohio Sat Univesrity will rename the JamesCare Comprehensive Breast Center in honor of Stefanie Spielman, who lost her battle to breast cancer at 42 in 2009, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Oct 24, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a perfect time for survivors of the disease to get together and support each other.
Oct 24, 2011:
Lakeview Consultants, a sales and marketing firm, participated in the fight against breast cancer in Dutchess, New York, this past Sunday.
Oct 24, 2011:
Most women would love any excuse to wear their wedding dresses again and many may be even more inclined to wear it to promote breast cancer awareness.
Oct 21, 2011:
Plenty of organizations and companies across the country are doing something to help raise money and breast cancer awareness during the month of October - even hosting a dodgeball tournament to fight for a cure, according to LA Weekly.
Oct 21, 2011:
Anna Murray, whose maiden name is Purificato, is very proud of her Italian roots, and when her sister got diagnosed with breast cancer, she thought she would bring her Italian cuisine to life.
Oct 21, 2011:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation recently announced that Dr. Andrew J. Dannenberg of Weill Cornell Medical College will be awarded a grant to conduct his proposed research through the Bloomingdale's annual Pink Campaign
Oct 21, 2011:
Marilyn Norris, a breast cancer survivor and army veteran, now considers herself a an advocate for breast cancer awareness, as she was given a second chance to be able to do so, the Fort Gordon Signal reports.
Oct 21, 2011:
The Leesburg Downtown Business Association in Virginia will be holding its monthly Girl's Night Out event, though this month holds a deeper importance, the Leesburg Patch reports.
Oct 20, 2011:
Betsy Johnson is now a proud breast cancer awareness advocate, however when she was diagnosed with the disease nearly 12 years ago, she refused to tell anyone about her diagnosis, The Washington Post reports.
Oct 19, 2011:
New Jersey firefighters received a little heat and were close to getting in trouble for donning pink T-shirts, which are to spread breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October, according to CNN.
Oct 19, 2011:
Bluetrek has recently come out with a fun pink device for cars. The Pink Ribbon Speaky is a mobile speakerphone for people while they are driving, so they are able to operate their vehicle and talk on the phone without taking their hands off the steering wheel.
Oct 19, 2011:
For a woman, finding out she has breast cancer can be one of the most difficult experiences of her life, especially if she has children.
Oct 18, 2011:
The E! Network personality Giuliana Rancic announced yesterday morning on "The Today Show" that she has been diagnosed with the early stages of breast cancer, and how she found out is what she feels is important for people to understand, MSNBC reports.
Oct 18, 2011:
October is a month to remember for the Philly Pretzel Factory, not only is a National Pretzel Month but it is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Ron Heil and Gary Nolan have started the Twisting for a Cure campaign, according to the West Chester Patch.
Oct 18, 2011:
Laurieann Callahan has been running various events to promote breast cancer awareness and to raise money to fight against the disease.
Oct 18, 2011:
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer has been quite a success as it raised $9.1 million in grants for breast cancer organizations, and the honorary chairperson, actress Reese Witherspoon, walked the remainder of the trek with the thousands of participants in New York.
Oct 17, 2011:
For the 15th straight year, sisters of the University of Dayton's Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) chapter held their Freefahl benefit concert to raise money for breast cancer awareness and education, FlyerNews.com reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
The Repeat Street store in Ridgeland, Mississippi, isn't trying to get its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest bra display, it's actually showing its support for breast cancer awareness, WLBT 3 reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
The Sister-4-Cure group is made up of African American women who find it their mission to walk around Milwaukee and show their support to the many breast cancer survivors in the area.
Oct 13, 2011:
Co-host of "The View" Elisabeth Hasselbeck is joining the millions of people who are fighting against breast cancer.
Oct 13, 2011:
A high school in Gilbert, Arizona, is banning shirts that the cheerleading squad was going to wear to spread breast cancer awareness and raise money for research, according to USA Today
Oct 13, 2011:
Every year, Mary Kathryn Walker of Mobile, Alabama, runs a public relations campaign to fight against breast cancer, and it raises thousands of dollars in donations.
Oct 13, 2011:
For the second consecutive year, Zumba instructors in Sidney, Michigan, are teaming up to raise heart rates and money to support breast cancer research, The Chillicothe Times Bulletin reports.
Oct 12, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Columbia University in New York found that there may be a link between breast cancer and women taking vitamins, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Oct 12, 2011:
Co-workers Beth Dulin and Cathy Cassell have both seen what happens when someone is affected by breast cancer and they wanted to do something about it.
Oct 12, 2011:
Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, people and businesses across the country continue to do their own part in the fight against the disease and help raise money for the cure.
Oct 12, 2011:
Peggy Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, and the feelings that came with that news were something that she felt no one could relate to, unless they went through it as well.
Oct 12, 2011:
Individuals are starting to wonder if supporting breast cancer awareness by donning in pink clothing or buying pink items may be more about marketing than it is the actual disease.
Oct 11, 2011:
FARO Technologies, which produces portable measurement and imaging solutions, recently announced the launch of their Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
Oct 11, 2011:
Marcia Lievense of Holland, Michigan, first found out she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, and then it came back again in 2009, but she refused to let her disease bring her down.
Oct 11, 2011:
A recent event brought joy, art and breast cancer awareness together, The Maneater reports.
Oct 10, 2011:
People who are going through chemotherapy in an effort to combat breast cancer are frequently met with lots of pain and illness as a side effect from the treatment.
Oct 10, 2011:
Patients who are undergoing treatment in order to combat breast cancer are often faced with troubling side effects that take a toll on their bodies.
Oct 10, 2011:
Residents of Kingston, Pennsylvania, recently came together for the third annual, Bras Across the Bridge event to raise breast cancer awareness, The Times Leader reports.
Oct 7, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and groups, charities and businesses across the nation are taking part in fighting this disease including a medical center in Purcell, Oklahoma, according to the Purcell Register.
Oct 7, 2011:
To show its support for those fighting against breast cancer, Checker Cab company is offering free rides to breast cancer patients needing to get to doctor's appointments throughout October - Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Oct 6, 2011:
Janet Conroy had just one wish for her birthday, and that was for her family and friends to donate to "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer." Conroy and her sorority sisters will walk the event for the 16th year, according to the Taunton Gazette.
Oct 5, 2011:
A local salon in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, is doing their part to honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Oct 5, 2011:
Everyone's favorite charm bracelet company, Pandora, is raising money and showing its support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for the third consecutive year, Look.Co.UK reports.
Oct 4, 2011:
Peppercom, a public relations firm based out of New York, decided to team up with the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and raise money for breast cancer.
Oct 4, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are countless events that are taking place throughout the this period in order to raise money to fight this disease and find a cure.
Oct 4, 2011:
Movie star Jennifer Aniston, along with Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, recently visited the Breast Cancer Center at the Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia, to show support for breast cancer awareness and the treatments performed at the center, The Huffington Post reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
Singer Martina McBride is taking part in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by holding a private show and benefit titled "Martina McBride: Light Up the Sky"
Oct 3, 2011:
Those in the Boston, Massachusetts, area may want to splurge on a night out as a way to support breast cancer awareness during the month of October, as the Copley Square Hotel announced promotions to support the cause throughout the month, The Boston Globe reports.
Sep 30, 2011:
The varsity soccer and football teams at the Hoptacong High School in New Jersey, will be helping in the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with their "Think Pink" campaign, according to the Hopatcong Patch.
Sep 30, 2011:
ANN Inc., which is the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, will be supporting the fight against breast cancer during the month of October.
Sep 30, 2011:
The "Bras Across Broughton" breast cancer awareness event was scheduled as the first to start Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 30, 2011:
Companies across the country are gearing up for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which starts this weekend. Fiat, the Italian automaker, has joined forces with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to produce cars specifically for the cause.
Sep 30, 2011:
The nation's biggest bowling chain, Lucky Strike, will be partnering with BreastCancer.org during the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 30, 2011:
Judy Flores of Bogota, New Jersey, felt as if her world turned upside down after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.
Sep 29, 2011:
Arizona Cardinals' number one wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is doing his part on the field to raise money and breast cancer awareness, FootballNewsNow.com reports.
Sep 29, 2011:
The Myrtle Beach firefighters will be wearing pink t-shirts for the entire month of October to help raise funds for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Sun News
Sep 29, 2011:
AristoCraft is a dry cleaner that supplies various places around New England, and customers can expect pink hangers and plastic when their clothing is returned to them, according to The Avon News.
Sep 28, 2011:
The retail shoe store, Payless, will be taking part in the efforts to raise breast cancer during the month of October, as they will be selling $2 earring sets to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.
Sep 28, 2011:
Everyones favorite rock star daughter, Kelly Osbourne, has recently confirmed that she'll be flipping the switch on the first night of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's annual Pinktober campaign in San Diego, Sign On San Diego reports.
Sep 28, 2011:
The Walking Company, a leader in comfortable footwear, recently announced its Walking for Hope campaign aimed at raising more than $200,000 to put towards breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, beginning in October.
Sep 27, 2011:
The Riverwalk Casino and Hotel is now taking bra donations. Yes, bra donations, as the Vicksburg, Mississippi, casino is showing its support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by donating $1 to the American Cancer Society for every old bra people donate.
Sep 27, 2011:
The bakery and cafe, Panera Bread, will be offering their Pink Ribbon Bagel in the state of New Jersey during the month of October - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 26, 2011:
Bridgestone Golf, one of the most prominent golfing companies in America, recently announced that it would be doing its part during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering golfers a limited edition version of one of its most popular golf balls, the TOUR B330-RX, which will be finished in pink to show its support for the cause.
Sep 26, 2011:
Researchers from Athens University Medical School found that elderly breast cancer patients have a higher risk of dying than those who are younger and at the same progression of the disease.
Sep 26, 2011:
The Tallassee High School volleyball team will be participating in an event to raise money for breast cancer, according to The Tallassee Tribune.
Sep 23, 2011:
Seasoned journalist Lisa Ling is using her notoriety to spread breast cancer awareness, along with the P&G Give HOPE campaign, during breast cancer awareness month, The Huffington Post reports.
Sep 22, 2011:
October is breast cancer awareness month and various events are being planned across the country. In Joliet, Illinois, people are getting ready for the annual walk to fight against breast cancer, according to Morris Daily Herald.
Sep 22, 2011:
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Jennifer Garner, Katie Holmes, Kate Winslet and now teen sensation Selena Gomez, are showing their support for breast cancer awareness by rocking limited edition Tory Burch ballet flats, Celeb.Gather.com reports.
Sep 21, 2011:
The second annual Oktoberfest at the Bitterroot Brewery in Ravalli County, Montana, will take place this weekend, and it is incorporating breast cancer awareness into its celebration, according to the news channel KPAX-TV.
Sep 21, 2011:
For Florida resident Carol Byrum, being diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer and skin cancer hasn't stopped her from fighting back, and raising awareness for the disease, NewSun.com reports.
Sep 20, 2011:
Doctors and investors will be meeting this Friday to determine the importance of two drugs that were recently developed, according to Reuters.
Sep 20, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois discovered a link between aggressive breast cancer and stress, according to Blisstree.
Sep 20, 2011:
Since 2004, Lisa Frank has been the co-director of the Tour de Pink, which is a cycling event to raise money for young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. The event starts up this weekend, according to the Daily Record.
Sep 20, 2011:
Cheerleaders from Keller, Texas' two high schools are spearheading a fundraiser titled "Think Pink" to help spread breast cancer awareness and raise money to give to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research and awareness, the Time-Register reports.
Sep 19, 2011:
Fashion designer David Meister will be honored at the Susan G. Komen Foundation's "Design for a Cure" gala, and he will also be honored at the event for his support in the fight against breast cancer.
Sep 19, 2011:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it approved two new products of Prolia in order to treat bone loss in women who are undergoing certain types of breast cancer treatment.
Sep 19, 2011:
More than 2,000 residents of Wooster, Ohio, came together to film a video for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Daily Record reports.
Sep 16, 2011:
A new study attempted to determine the difference of men and women and how they are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sep 16, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is providing scholarships to students who aspire to go to college but have been affected with breast cancer in such a way that it does not seem possible, according to the South Brunswick Patch.
Sep 16, 2011:
Zumba classes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, will be shaking what they've got to support breast cancer awareness this month, NorthJersey.com reports.
Sep 15, 2011:
A new study conducted by University of Washington researchers found that breast cancer has risen dramatically worldwide in the past 30 years, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Sep 15, 2011:
The department store Kohl's has recently announced its new program to fight against breast cancer. The program is an auction of 16 different artist-decorated ribbon sculptures, which will be available online.
Sep 15, 2011:
Every year the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) uses its popularity to raise breast cancer awareness during its Dig Pink Game, though this years match means even more to players, according to the team's website.
Sep 15, 2011:
Rapper/R&B singer Musiq Soulchild is using his celebrity to help raise breast cancer awareness. He has just been named the new ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise, Rap-Up.com reports.
Sep 14, 2011:
The fifth annual Border Battle for Breast Cancer Awareness will take place on October 15.
Sep 13, 2011:
It has been 14 years since Carla Cammack decided to partake in the Race for the Cure, which was when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Fountain Valley Patch.
Sep 12, 2011:
A mother who is currently suffering from breast cancer is attempting to raise money for the Susan G. Komen three-day walk for a cure, and she is doing so with a bingo night, according to the Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.
Sep 12, 2011:
Children from a couple Boston suburbs will be teaming up with firefighters and police departments to sponsor the National Pink Heals Tour, which is a caravan to raise breast cancer awareness, according to The Boston Globe.
Sep 12, 2011:
For one Tallmadge, Ohio, roller derby league, putting together an event to support breast cancer awareness only seemed fitting, the Tallmadge Express reports.
Sep 9, 2011:
An eighth grade student at the Sauk Prairie Middle School recently filed a lawsuit against her school because they banned a breast cancer awareness bracelet, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Sep 9, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen affiliate in Sacramento will be honoring its best contributors and volunteers to help in the fight against breast cancer on October 9, according to the Sacramento Press.
Sep 8, 2011:
Four friends will partake in the Susan G. Komen 60-mile walk in Washington D.C. to recognize how one of them survived breast cancer and support the millions of women who are currently battling the disease, according to Greenwood Today.
Sep 8, 2011:
Michelle Deleso's mother survived breast cancer, and in her honor Deleso felt she had to do something to raise money and awareness so other individuals who are affected will be able to survive as well, according to LoHud News.
Sep 8, 2011:
Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France champion and testicular cancer survivor, announced that he will be the lead cyclist for the United Against Breast Cancer bike ride in Calgary, to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sep 7, 2011:
For the third consecutive year, Peri & Sons Farms is using its name to raise breast cancer awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 6, 2011:
The Mahaska Health Partnership will be hosting its seventh annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in order to promote breast cancer health news and help individuals understand what they need to be aware of, according to Oskaloosa News.
Sep 6, 2011:
An event and fundraiser has been scheduled for assistant basketball coach, Jenny Miller, who is suffering from breast cancer in Celina, Texas, according to Star Local News.
Sep 6, 2011:
The yogurt company Stonyfield has launched a new lid campaign in order to raise awareness, develop breast cancer health news and support Breastcancer.org, which is the leading online resource for information about the disease and its treatment for anyone who is suffering from it.
Sep 6, 2011:
Go to sleep in style, while raising breast cancer awareness, as Verlo Mattress Factory Stores recently announced that it's launching a pink-edged mattress, with a portion of the proceeds in sales going to local charities and breast cancer research groups.
Sep 2, 2011:
Upcoming NASCAR races will be seeing pink, as a limited edition pink Chevrolet Camaro SS will be racing during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Sep 2, 2011:
Breast cancer breakthroughs news at Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine found that consumption of walnuts may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Sep 1, 2011:
Researchers from Denmark recently came out with new breast cancer treatment news.
Aug 31, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month beginning in October, W Network in Canada and the OWN network in the U.S. will be broadcasting the premier of the new film About Her, Broadcaster magazine reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
Tic Tac® recently announced the launch of its 2011 Shake, Share & Care campaign to support breast cancer awareness.
Aug 31, 2011:
Mega star Olivia Newton John is teaming up with an unlikely partner to host a Pink and Blue for Two breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness event this Saturday at Rams Head Live, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Aug 31, 2011:
Three of Hollywood and the music industry's biggest names are showing their support for breast cancer month as they pose for the October edition of Glamour magazine, according to LEX18 News.
Aug 31, 2011:
Competitive boat paddler Diane Ermel races for more than just for the thrill of winning, she also races to raise breast cancer awareness, Leader-Post reports.
Aug 30, 2011:
A new study in Poland discovered a gene mutation that could increase the chances of a woman becoming afflicted with breast cancer, according to Fox News.
Aug 30, 2011:
Donna Wilson of Taylorsville, Maryland, had a breast cancer scare not too long ago, and decided to help raise money for the cancer that has affected millions of families throughout the country, according to The Advocate of Eldersburg and Sykesville.
Aug 29, 2011:
The island Nantucket, which is off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is developing local fundraising in order to help those who are suffering from breast cancer.
Aug 29, 2011:
Hurricane Irene was making its way up the east coast this past weekend, but residents of Montreal still rallied to participate in a breast cancer walk, according to the French Tribune.
Aug 29, 2011:
In Waldo County, Maine, the football game between Belfast and Mount View high schools is an event that community members look forward to for both bragging rights and the important message of spreading breast cancer awareness through their annual fundraiser, the Republican Journal reports.
Aug 26, 2011:
For one Seabrook, Massachusetts, woman, raising money and breast cancer awareness is of utmost importance, The Newburyport News reports.
Aug 25, 2011:
A recent Paint the Town Pink event in Madison, Kentucky, had to be brought inside due to inclement weather, though the messages of support for survivors went off without a hitch, The Richmond Register reports.
Aug 25, 2011:
Peregine Pharmaceuticals, a drug developer, recently found an extended survival rate with a combination of drugs for individuals who suffer from breast cancer, according to Proactive Investors.
Aug 25, 2011:
Firefighters from the Albertville, Alabama, department are putting in an effort to fight against breast cancer by selling T-shirts, according to The Sand Mountain Reporter.
Aug 24, 2011:
In Gates, New York, there will be new pink carts to throw recyclables in to support the fight against breast cancer.
Aug 24, 2011:
Brett and Krista are the son and daughter of Karen Beebe, who has been fighting breast cancer since 2005.
Aug 24, 2011:
An upcoming Friend to Friend luncheon in Cherokee County, Texas, will discuss breast cancer awareness as the region is ranked among the top 60 counties in Texas with the highest rates of breast cancer, according to a 2010 reports from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institution.
Aug 23, 2011:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer hosts a kick-off party for individuals who are looking for more information about the three-mile walk in Naples, Florida, according to Naples News.
Aug 23, 2011:
A recent study looked into why a certain type of breast cancer drug can lower the risk of recurrence of the disease but still not improve survival rate.
Aug 22, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month fast approaching, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is encouraging affiliates to go "Passionately Pink" this October.
Aug 22, 2011:
Women of Santa Cruz, California, assembled on Sunday afternoon with bare chests in an effort to support the fight against breast cancer and raise money to produce positive breast cancer health news, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Aug 22, 2011:
The many individuals who participate in the annual Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure have their different stories why they participate.
Aug 22, 2011:
The annual contest, "Fancy Bras and Ties-Of-Support," is calling all creative minds to design a bra or tie and submit it into the competition, which was created to promote the annual Believe Walk, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Aug 19, 2011:
It was recently announced that the Mayo Clinic believes they have found two vaccines that can fight against cancer recurrence
Aug 18, 2011:
Debbie Hamilton of Tulsa, Oklahoma, runs the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure every year for her mother who has been a breast cancer survivor for the past 28 years. T
Aug 18, 2011:
The Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, which began over thirty years ago when late founders Ann Marcou and Mimi Kaplan, both diagnosed with the disease, sought to help local Chicago women who were also suffering from the same fate, GetHealthy.com reports.
Aug 17, 2011:
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made a hefty donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in hopes or creating positive breast cancer health news, according to the Express Times.
Aug 17, 2011:
New breakthrough breast cancer news came with a recent study, which was conducted by the Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center, that found why African American women are more prone to harder-to-treat and more aggressive breast cancer.
Aug 17, 2011:
One local North Carolina photographer is using her gift to spread breast cancer awareness, The Charlotte Observer reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
Professional walleye angler fishermen Kevin Kerkvliet and Dean Kaminski are doing their part to raise breast cancer awareness as they proudly display the saying "Save the TaTas" on their high-end boat, the Lake Minnetonka Patch reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
Individuals who are diagnosed with any type of cancer have to deal with a multitude of decisions and choices.
Aug 16, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen Michigan Three-Day for the Cure ended this past Monday, and supports and organization leaders are extremely impressed with the amount of money that was raised for the hope of breast cancer breakthroughs news - $4.1 million, according to the Observer and Eccentric.
Aug 16, 2011:
The Pink Ribbon Society, which is based in Northwest Indiana, is aimed toward helping women and men who are currently battling with breast cancer, according to the Northwest Indiana Times.
Aug 15, 2011:
A new diagnostic test can help individuals who suffer from breast cancer find out if they need chemotherapy after surgery or if they do not.
Aug 15, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen Three-Day Walk for the Cure started up this past Friday in Southeast Michigan, as the the 60-mile journey began and many participated in hopes of breast cancer breakthroughs news, according to The Detroit News.
Aug 15, 2011:
Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach will start up in Ocean City, Maryland, this coming Wednesday, according to The Dispatch.
Aug 12, 2011:
New Jersey native and breast cancer survivor Kathy Rozanski recently got an unforgettable experience after she was able to take a ride on the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Blimp.
Aug 11, 2011:
As breast cancer claims the lives of tens of thousands of women each year, it can certainly hit close to home.
Aug 10, 2011:
A local company in San Antonio, Texas, has been named the top fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure this year, according to the San Antonio Business Journal.
Aug 10, 2011:
Jessica Livingston ran in the Race for the Cure for different reasons last year. The 35-year-old started running it a couple years ago because of a close-call she experienced when she was 27 years old, only to find out she wasn't in the clear like she once thought, according to the Kansas City Star.
Aug 10, 2011:
Radar tire company is doing its part to combat breast cancer as it recently launched its "Mobilizing Hope" campaign in the U.S.
Aug 9, 2011:
The Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury, Massachusetts, recently was promoting their Pink Ribbon Ride, which will be held on October 1, according to the Salisbury Patch.
Aug 9, 2011:
Over the past two decades conflicting reports have left the question of whether or not patients should exercise while undergoing cancer treatment relatively up in the air, though new reports could prove physical activity to be helpful in the process, The New York Time reports.
Aug 9, 2011:
Edna Campbell was a guard in the WNBA for seven seasons from 1999-2005, though during the 2002 season, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, USA Today reports.
Aug 8, 2011:
Five sisters of Stoughton, Massachusetts, will be participating at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer six-mile walk in Boston this October, as they have done many years before, according to the Patriot Ledger.
Aug 8, 2011:
The national magazine Pizza Today, which is the largest pizza trade magazine, will be running a foundation titled "Slice of Hope" this October, according to TC Palm.
Aug 8, 2011:
A new survey conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that young women who are at high-risk for breast or ovarian cancer based on their families history know little about what to do to be prepared, USA Today reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
Shops at 25 West, an art gallery in Little Falls, New York, is donating all of the proceeds they receive from their "Angel Art" exhibit to breast cancer research, according to the Little Falls Times.
Aug 5, 2011:
The popular exercise class Zumba will not only be fighting off pounds and calories but it will be helping in the fight against breast cancer.
Aug 5, 2011:
The WNBA team Indiana Fever will play the New York Liberty on August 13th for the Breast Cancer Awareness Night, and Fever guard Katie Douglas takes this cause to heart, according to the Huffington Post.
Aug 4, 2011:
Gabi Masek, Jenna Sicuranza, Kimberly Sims and Maria Smith are all from Decorah, Iowa, and they have one other thing in common as well, they will be all be walking 60 miles for the Susan G. Komen Tiwn Cities 3-Day for the Cure, according to the Decorah Newspapers.
Aug 3, 2011:
The second annual Nine West Runway Relief Program is set to appear in the upcoming New York City Spring/Summer Fashion week to raise funds for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC).
Aug 3, 2011:
Siemens Partners recently announced it will be joining the fight against breast cancer by teaming up with American Cancer Society (ACS).
Aug 3, 2011:
A new study has come out with some new breast cancer health news that may be interesting to any person that has been diagnosed with the disease.
Aug 2, 2011:
Lee and Kathy Giller have raised more than $165,000 at 12 different breast cancer fundraising events, and it is not because Kathy is a survivor - Lee is.
Aug 2, 2011:
Participants in Worcester, England, recently attempted to set a new world record for the longest chain of bras to raise money for breast cancer research, Reuters reports.
Aug 2, 2011:
National retail store Kohl's has teamed up with FILA SPORT® to create limited edition merchandise to support breast cancer awareness.
Jul 29, 2011:
Streamlight, Inc. headlined Pink Ribbon activities news on July 14th when the company donated a large sum of money to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Jul 29, 2011:
A local gym in Nashua, New Hampshire, has found a way to contribute to the ongoing battle against breast cancer.
Jul 28, 2011:
In breast cancer breakthroughs news, a new study has emerged that gives hope for women with advanced breast cancer.
Jul 28, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, an Oregon citizen hasn't let multiple diagnoses of various diseases stop her from remaining active in the advocacy of serious illnesses.
Jul 27, 2011:
Many people are concerned with how to stay healthy and avoid cancer, but some don't consider how to remain healthy after receiving cancer treatment.
Jul 27, 2011:
A family member's cancer diagnosis can be devastating. Two breast cancer diagnoses in one family within six weeks of one another would be something else entirely.
Jul 26, 2011:
In breast cancer breakthroughs news, an existing drug may hold the answer in the ongoing search for preventative measures.
Jul 26, 2011:
A recent breast cancer breakthroughs news development allows patients in the state of Georgia to receive state of the art three-dimensional mammogram scans.
Jul 26, 2011:
Many organizations and groups around the world raise money for cancer research and victims and their families. In Pink Ribbon activities news, a hair stylist is now offering a rather unique support service.
Jul 25, 2011:
One of the main areas of research into breast cancer revolves around how to most accurately and efficiently diagnose risk and the disease itself. In breast cancer breakthroughs news, a newly patented test may hold the key to better breast cancer detection.
Jul 25, 2011:
Breast cancer research has been supported by the numerous companies and organizations that have donated millions of dollars to the cause.
Jul 25, 2011:
Women in the Chicago area are making breast cancer survivors and supporters news thanks to a unique fundraising and awareness event for breast cancer on July 30, the A.V. Club Chicago, an entertainment and events website, reports.
Jul 25, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, the third annual Breast Cancer Charity Softball Game in Avon, Ohio, is scheduled for July 23.
Jul 21, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee has teamed up with the Susan G Komen Foundation to launch Indy's Super Cure, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the Komen Tissue Bank at Indiana University's Cancer Center.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer breakthroughs news, researchers found that some chemotherapy drugs, called topoisomerase inhibitors, effectively combat certain forms of particularly resistant cell growth.
Jul 20, 2011:
A garden facility in Campton Hills, Illinois, has made Pink Ribbon activities news by trading in its signature color of green.
Jul 18, 2011:
In Pink Ribbon activities news, a hockey tournament is being organized in support of breast cancer support services in Burlington, a city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario.
Jul 18, 2011:
The earlier breast cancer is discovered, the better a woman's chance of survival. Fortunately, there are new technological advances and techniques continuously hitting the global market that make early breast cancer detection easier and more accurate.
Jul 1, 2011:
Avastin may no longer be approved by the Food and Drug Administration following an upcoming hearing.
Jun 30, 2011:
Runx3 is a new name that be remembered in breast cancer genetics. Researchers at University of Illinois are linking the Runx3 gene with tumor suppressing capability.
Jun 29, 2011:
Swedish researchers have confirmed that mammograms can save lives, according to a new report from ABC.
Jun 28, 2011:
The Mammary Aspirate Specimen Cytology Test System is being dubbed a "pap test for breast cancer," where samples come from the nipple aspirate fluid.
Jun 20, 2011:
A new genetic testing service from Genetic Technologies Limited has been announced, called BREVAGen.
Jun 16, 2011:
Professors from Belgium spoke about the effects of local anesthesia for breast cancer patients undergoing surgery.
Jun 10, 2011:
Lack of sufficient Vitamin D has been linked to higher risks for breast cancer, according to researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC).
Jun 10, 2011:
Researchers in Sweden have found that the rate of developing ER-negative breast cancer was 57 percent less for women who drank five cups of coffee or more each day.
Jun 10, 2011:
A new initiative in the United Kingdom will oversee the establishment of a national breast cancer tissue bank, furthering access to vital and anonymous information for breast cancer researchers.
Jun 9, 2011:
The protein Cip4 was found to eliminate an enzyme on breast cancer cells that helps the cancer spread
Jun 9, 2011:
APP Pharma will produce a generic equivalent to Novartis' Femara drug, which helps treat breast cancer by blocking hormones in a process called aromatase inhibition.
Jun 8, 2011:
Generic drugmaker Mylan received a healthy surge in stock prices, following news that it would launch a breast cancer treatment equivalent to that of pharmaceutical giant Novartis' Femara.
Jun 7, 2011:
Dr. Christine Teal is making a dramatic decision to lower her risks of cancer by removing both of her breasts - when she has not yet been diagnosed with the illness, according to a recent report from WTMA News.
Jun 7, 2011:
A new study from Northwestern University is providing links between obesity and breast cancer, through the use of genetics.
Jun 6, 2011:
Medifocus Inc. announced that the company has received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for its Medifocus Breast Cancer treatment system.
Jun 6, 2011:
A new study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research links C-reactive proteins (CRP) with lower chances of breast cancer survival.
Jun 5, 2011:
Breast cancer, as well as lymphoma and protein kinase inhibitors, are the subject of a study from Reportlinker titled, "Triple Analysis."
Jun 3, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors taking beta-blockers for blood pressure were shown to have a lower recurrence as well as longer survival, according to a new report from Reuters.
Jun 3, 2011:
At the 2011 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago, Illinois, the life sciences company NanoString Technologies, Inc. will present resesarch concerning the PAM50 gene signature and breast cancer profiling.
Jun 2, 2011:
New research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows a series of genes that are overactive and may contribute to a triple-negative breast cancer, according to a new report from the Daily Mail.
May 24, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Walk will be held in Chicago in early August, but already there are many teams of breast cancer fighters gearing up to raise funds and contribute to the good cause.
May 9, 2011:
New findings by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, breast cancer scientists are paving the way for enhanced treatment of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
May 6, 2011:
A new study presented at the IMPAKT Breast Cancer Conference held in Brussels suggests that the drug celecoxib, used for arthritis, has beneficial effects against breast cancer as well, according to the Daily India.
May 6, 2011:
A new report from the University of Michigan pays tribute to several doctors researching cancer, including breast cancer.
May 5, 2011:
Three new genes have been found to be associated with the most common type of breast cancer, estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.
May 3, 2011:
Since it launched in October, more than 60,000 have watched and shared the "Click For Your Mama" video.
Apr 28, 2011:
Venus Remedies has announced the completion of Phase I and II clinical trials for a molecule that it is developing in order to detect breast cancer.
Apr 27, 2011:
A new website was launched on April 26 to help breast cancer patients create personalized medical profiles and learn about treatment as well as other information relevant to their illness.
Apr 27, 2011:
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given pharmaceutical company Roche a boost in its drug Avastin, which the EMA deems appropriate for use with another treatment called Xeloda, also made by Roche.
Apr 7, 2011:
A new report from Kaiser Permanente Division of Research shows a link between increased weight and breast cancer recurrence, according to CNN Health News.
Apr 6, 2011:
Scientists at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) in Nashville, Tennessee, have determined that soy does not cause death or increased recurrence rates for breast cancer survivors, according to a new report from Fox News.
Apr 5, 2011:
According to a professor at the University of Massachusetts, women's breast milk samples may help to predict their likelihood of developing future breast cancer.
Apr 4, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Virginia Affiliate has given $50,000 in grant money to support breast cancer screenings in the Halifax Regional Health System, according to the News Record.
Apr 1, 2011:
Stage IV breast cancer is the most advanced and serious form of the disease, and yet many of those living with stage IV, such as Teena Cole, continue to find joy in their lives.
Mar 29, 2011:
Genetic testing services are now provided at the St. Helena Hospital's Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center in Napa Valley, offering counseling and risk assessments to those interested in determining their risk of developing breast cancer.
Mar 29, 2011:
The "Ski for the Cure" campaign at Jack Frost Ski Area in Blakeslee was held last month. The event sent its proceeds to the Northeast Pennsylvania Affiliate (NEPA) of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to The Pike County Courier.
Mar 29, 2011:
Mira Dx announced recently that it had licensed breast cancer microRNA technology based on research conducted at Yale and published in Cell Cycle in January.
Mar 29, 2011:
Retail supermarket company Fred Meyer has written a check for $45,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in support of breast cancer research and awareness, according to the NorthWest Cable News from Boise, Idaho.
Mar 28, 2011:
Barbara Baldwin of Horsted Keynes, U.K., is a breast cancer survivor who has undergone a mastectomy and is now on her way to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to providing cancer aftercare, according to ThisIsSussex.com.
Mar 28, 2011:
A new study will look at the psycho-social issues confronting younger women battling triple negative breast cancer, according to a recent report from WKYC News in Dallas, Texas.
Mar 25, 2011:
Kathy Lim Ko, the president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, wants the public as well as healthcare professionals and policy makers to know that the stereotype concerning Asian women and breast cancer is untrue.
Mar 25, 2011:
Bradie James launched Foundation 56 in 2007 in honor of his mother, Etta James.
Mar 25, 2011:
The weekend of March 25 marks the annual Susan G. Komen for the Cure Affiliate Leadership Conference, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Star Telegram.
Mar 24, 2011:
Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most deadly and difficult to treat types of breast cancer, and scientists at Baylor College of Medicine as well as Harvard Medical School have published new promising findings in the journal Cell.
Mar 24, 2011:
Two doctors saw a problem in the way that breast cancer treatment was inaccessible to certain people, at the cost of their lives, and together decided to form an organization called Gateway to Hope.
Mar 23, 2011:
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a form of non-invasive breast cancer for which treatment is controversial but supported by a new study from the Stanford Cancer Center, according to the Seattle Times.
Mar 23, 2011:
Hope Afloat is a group consisting of about 40 women paddlers, all of whom are breast cancer survivors, according to Philly.com.
Mar 22, 2011:
Despite a 20,000 to one chance of having both husband and wife develop breast cancer within 10 years, that is exactly what happened to Paul Cross, 63, and Ann Cross, 60, according to the Daily Mail.
Mar 21, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors and anyone who wishes to fight breast cancer can volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), which recently held a meeting in southwest Missouri seeking more recruits, according to News-Leader.com.
Mar 21, 2011:
Garwood Custom Cycles has teamed with Komen NC Triad Affiliate to create a custom motorcycle dedicated to breast cancer victims, according to Dealer News.
Mar 18, 2011:
More than 108 people participated in the Bowling for Cancer at Sky Lanes event in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society, according to the Pocono Record.
Mar 17, 2011:
Five young women and one man will visit several ski areas, including Echo Mountain, Eldora, Loveland, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail and Arapahoe Basin, as part of their Ski Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Tour.
Mar 16, 2011:
A breast cancer drug called Tamoxifen could be used to prevent breast cancer in certain older women who have high chances of developing the disease, according to a recent report from New Scientist.
Mar 15, 2011:
Cancer survivors in the U.S. numbered 11.7 million in 2007, an increase of 19 percent since 2001, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mar 11, 2011:
At the suggestion of her doctor, breast cancer survivor Emily Meoli began to spend time outdoors, under the sun and in her garden. Her newfound green thumb has helped her restore a positive mood, according to the Denver Channel News.
Mar 10, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation is preparing to sponsor a "Dance for the Cure" in Southwest Michigan on November 1, in memory of Mary Robinson, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, according to the Kalamazoo Weekly.
Mar 9, 2011:
According to an interview with Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, breast cancer was a taboo word less than 30 years ago, reports KLAS-TV 8 News in Las Vegas.
Mar 4, 2011:
A new study of post-menopausal women finds that smoking, as well as second-hand smoke, is linked to higher risks of breast cancer, according to HealthDay.
Mar 4, 2011:
The controversial breast cancer drug Avastin, produced by Swiss biotech company Roche, has received European Union support, according to Market Watch.
Feb 25, 2011:
The Herceptin drug, produced by La Roche, is showing promise of decreasing cancer recurrence, according to a new study published in The Lancet Oncology.
Feb 25, 2011:
Following a December 2010 decision to remove the breast cancer indication from Avastin, a cancer drug developed by Genentech, the FDA has agreed to meet with the pharmaceutical company for a second hearing on June 28 and 29, according to Reuters.
Feb 24, 2011:
A new study published in Radiology recommends increasing the number of mammograms that radiologists in the U.S. are required to read, in order to improve their accuracy and lower false-positive rates, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Feb 24, 2011:
According to new research from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, breast cancer screenings beginning at age 40 can significantly reduce breast cancer deaths, compared to screenings beginning at the currently-recommended age of 50.
Feb 23, 2011:
A new study published in the American Journal of Surgery concludes that too many surgical biopsies are being performed for women who only require needle biopsies, according to a report by the New York Times.
Feb 23, 2011:
The 19th annual Komen El Paso Race for the Cure saw over 20,000 people, including 12,000 walkers and about 8,000 observers, according to the El Paso Times.
Feb 22, 2011:
About 300 people attended the Alpha Sigma Tau's (AST) 5th annual Breast Cancer Ball at The Rosenthal Pavilion at New York University, reports The Washington Square News, NYU's student newspaper.
Feb 22, 2011:
February has seen Pink Zone basketball games, bowling fundraiser and now fashion shows dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness.
Feb 21, 2011:
Scientists have identified a gene that may be a driver of Luminal B breast cancer, a very rare but serious form of breast cancer, according to the BBC.
Feb 21, 2011:
For breast cancer survivors who have undergone partial breast removal, new research is looking at the use of stem cells and body fat to grow back part of one's own breast, according to a February 21 report on CBS News.
Feb 17, 2011:
Scientists have known that high levels of T-cells in breast cancer tumors is a bad sign of cancer metastasis. Now a new report in the journal Nature links T-cells with a protein called RANKL, reports the University of California, San Diego, where the research was conducted.
Feb 16, 2011:
Researchers reported in the scientific journal Cancer Cell that a protein called EZH2 is linked to breast cancer tumor growth, according to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.
Feb 15, 2011:
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has been hosting the 2011 WBCA Pink Zone in support of breast cancer awareness and fundraising, according to the WBCA website.
Feb 15, 2011:
As part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone campaign for breast cancer awareness, the women's basketball team at Middle Tennessee auctioned their pink jerseys and raised more than $7,000, reported The Tennessean.
Feb 14, 2011:
Following widely-reported new research concerning lymph node surgery and breast cancer patients, doctors in Minnesota and New Jersey are scaling back to limit unnecessary surgeries in breast cancer patients, reports The Minnesota Public Radio and The Republic.
Feb 11, 2011:
On February 11, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it approved a 3D X-ray mammography machine, the first of its kind, for the screening of breast cancer disease, reported the LA Times.
Feb 10, 2011:
Women who experience irritating hot flashes around menopause may now find a silver lining to their discomfort: decreased risk for breast cancer.
Feb 9, 2011:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine havereleased promising data showing that the genetic material microRNA-1258 binds to the cancer-spreadingenzyme known as heparanase, suppresses its activity, and thus lowers brain metastasis.
Feb 9, 2011:
New findings suggest that the well-established painful procedure of removing lymph nodes in certain breast cancer patients may not be necessary, reports the New York Times.
Feb 8, 2011:
Researchers at Princeton University, lead by Dr. Yibin Kang, published findings in February's Cancer Cell Journal, illustrating a more detailed picture of how breast cancer spreads to the bone.
Feb 8, 2011:
February 4 was World Cancer Day, and the World Health Organization's Assistant Director-General for Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health stressed the importance of regular exercise to help fight against the disease.
Feb 3, 2011:
New research from Vanderbilt University suggests that the deficiency of an aging-related protein is linked to increased risk of estrogen and progesterone receptor (ER/PR) positive breast cancer.
Jan 31, 2011:
North Carolina State University's annual Hoops 4 Hope breast cancer awareness event almost never came to fruition after the recent passing of the event's founder and former women's basketball coach, Kay Yow.
Jan 31, 2011:
25 stationary bike riders will put their pedal to the metal to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Livestrong organization, according to BangorDailyNews.com.
Jan 28, 2011:
The medical research and development firm XYTOS has released the first details regarding their Cancer Diagnostic Flourescent Scanning Technique.
Jan 28, 2011:
The Auburn University women's gymnastics team will hold their annual Pink Meet to benefit breast cancer research this Friday at 7 p.m. against arch rival Arkansas.
Jan 27, 2011:
The FDA recently released a warning concerning a possible link between breast augmentation and a rare form of breast cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ACL), according to FairWarning.org.
Jan 27, 2011:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure will host a gala called A Perfect Pink Party on March 11 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Jan 27, 2011:
Marine City and St. Clair high schools hope to reach their three-year grand total of $25,000 for breast cancer initiatives, according TheTimesHerald.com.
Jan 26, 2011:
Prolacta Bioscience, a leading provider of human milk fortifier for premature and critically ill infants, will donate $15,000 to the breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Jan 26, 2011:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama has made the largest single donation to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ever with their generous gift of $400,000, according to UAB.edu.
Jan 26, 2011:
A group of ladies from Burnham, U.K. have donated 27 special cushions to the breast cancer unit at Weston General Hospital.
Jan 25, 2011:
ACE Cash Express, a financial services provider, and NetSpend, a provider of reloadable prepaid debit cards, has raised $522,643 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Jan 25, 2011:
Philanthropist Denny Sanford has donated $100 million to the Sanford Health Center to build a new breast cancer center for the citizens of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jan 24, 2011:
The Buffalo Wild Wings in Murrieta, California, held a chicken wing eating contest this past Saturday to benefit the local breast cancer organization, Michelle's Place.
Jan 24, 2011:
Scientists at Purdue University have created a model for breast cancer research that they call "breast on-a chip."
Jan 24, 2011:
New York City media and marketing professionals have joined forces for their 2nd Annual Bowling for BreastCancer.org fundraiser, sponsored by ING.
Jan 24, 2011:
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made a pivotal discovery that could change the landscape of cancer treatment forever.
Jan 21, 2011:
Jan Miller has used her sewing talents to bring hope and love to breast cancer patients in South Bend, Indiana.
Jan 20, 2011:
The researchers have found that the drug, nitroxoline, could slow or even stop the spread of breast cancer cells, according to Fox News.
Jan 19, 2011:
Researchers at the University of Michigan are in the midst of groundbreaking clinical trials involving a peptide known as PHSCN.
Jan 19, 2011:
The student council from Greencastle-Antrim High School in Pennsylvania recently put together a community-wide fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to PublicOpinionOnline.com.
Jan 19, 2011:
The apartment and home rental website MyNewPlace has started a $100,000 fundraising initiative to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Jan 18, 2011:
Kohl's Department Stores have recently released a brand new collection of merchandise and outerwear to their popular Dana Buchman line, all of which will benefit breast cancer charities.
Jan 18, 2011:
The results of the study show that the worse a woman's menopausal symptoms are, the lower risk she has of developing breast cancer.
Jan 14, 2011:
The women's hockey team at Elmira College in Elmira, New York, will show their support for breast cancer patients and their families by holding a fundraiser during their game against Potsdam State, according to StarGazette.com.
Jan 14, 2011:
One of the newest breast cancer charities in Canada, Keep-A-Breast (KAB), will auction off the plaster breast casts of notable celebrities that have been painted by professional artists, according to NorthernLife.ca.
Jan 13, 2011:
The girl's basketball team at Belt High School in Belt, Montana, hopes that members of the crowd at their upcoming game will be wearing plenty of pink in addition to their traditional school colors.
Jan 12, 2011:
Rodgers has endured surgery and chemotherapy and now is benefiting from the generosity of a local tattoo parlor named Hank's Tattoo, according to TimesUnionOnline.com.
Jan 12, 2011:
Anne Thompson, an NBC news correspondent and breast cancer survivor, will share her experiences during the annual Pink Zone luncheon at Thompson's alma mater, Notre Dame University, according to the South Bend Tribune.
Jan 11, 2011:
Firefighters from Tulsa, Oklahoma, have raised $17,000 for the charity Oklahoma Project Woman from the sale of pink t-shirts during their Cares Enough to Wear Pink fundraiser, according to Oklahoma's KTUL.
Jan 11, 2011:
Researchers at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University have identified more than 30 breast cancer gene targets which could provide a new tool to test a patient's resistance to chemotherapy, according to the Times of India.
Jan 10, 2011:
To come to the aid of the breast cancer charity Keeping Abreast, the bands Cleeving Heevages and Bluegrass Forum have released a collaborative CD to raise money for breast cancer awareness, according to the UK's Evening News 24.
Jan 7, 2011:
LPGA golfer Morgan Pressel has hosted her fourth annual Morgan & Friends golf tournament for breast cancer research to honor her mother who passed away from breast cancer in 2003.
Jan 6, 2011:
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has teamed with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Fort Worth Affiliate to host a breast cancer awareness day for the fifth consecutive year on January 25.
Jan 6, 2011:
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that the experimental drug Iniparib could prove invaluable in treating triple-negative breast cancer.
Jan 6, 2011:
Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a blood test that will be able to detect a single cancer cell amongst millions of healthy ones, according to the Associated Press.
Jan 5, 2011:
The Bowl for a Cure fundraiser at Paramount Lanes in Horseheads, New York, is in its ninth year. The benefit supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure and has raised over $25,000 for breast cancer charities since its inception, according to The-Leader.com.
Jan 4, 2011:
An unorthodox breast cancer fundraiser took place in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, as a group of Philadelphia Eagles fans painted a junked Ford Escort pink and charged residents to whack the car with the weapon of their choice, according to the Reading Eagle.
Jan 4, 2011:
The drug Halaven has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration after years of research and clinical trials.
Jan 3, 2011:
The Iverson Snowshoe Company in Shingleton, Michigan has partnered with local charities to release a pink snowshoe to benefit the Eric R. Beverly Foundation for cancer research, according to Michigan's WMBF.
Jan 3, 2011:
Throughout the month of October, you may have seen a few NFL players and coaches sporting pink arm bands, cleats, hats and towels for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dec 30, 2010:
Northern Ireland researchers at Randox Laboratories and the University of Ulster have begun trials on personalized breast cancer tests that are gene-specific and could be tailored to individual patients, according to the UK Press Association.
Dec 30, 2010:
Melissa Aztiazarain is a 35-year-old mother who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She had minimal insurance and both she and her husband were out of work.
Dec 29, 2010:
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania believe they have pinpointed the protein, P-Rex1, which scientists have found in great abundance in over 60 percent of breast cancer cases, according to PrivateHealth.co.uk.
Dec 29, 2010:
Middle school students from Chestnut Accelerated Middle School in Springfield, Massachusetts, have raised money with their own walk-a-thon and collected pledges for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to MassLive.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
The popular Cincinnati restaurant Teller's will partner with Karen Wellington Memorial Foundation for LIVING with Breast Cancer to hang a fifteen foot banner in Hyde Park Square during the month of January to spread breast cancer awareness, according to Cincinnati.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor and co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America", Robin Roberts, will speak at the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group's 17th annual Celebration of Life Luncheon to share her experiences and offer her own perspectives on how to combat the deadly disease, according to VailDaily.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
The Pink-Link Breast Cancer Support Network has recently partnered with Hygenic/Performance Health, the makers of pain relievers Perform and Biofreeze.
Dec 28, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor Ann Maechtlen plans to climb California's Mount Shasta as a part of the annual Climb Against the Odds fundraiser.
Dec 28, 2010:
Monroe, Ohio's Firefighters Local 3824 has recently completed their second annual fundraiser for breast cancer, raising over $3,000 for the Cincinnati affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to MiddletownJournal.com.
Dec 28, 2010:
Firefighters in Burlington, North Carolina, are overjoyed at the success of their most recent fundraiser to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Pink Ribbon Fund.
Dec 28, 2010:
Scientists at the Women's Hospital at the University of Munich have found evidence that suggests the presence of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) as a determining factor in early-stage breast cancer.
Dec 28, 2010:
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, was named honorary campaign chairman for the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and is using his resources to bring first class care to the people of Arizona, according to the Arizona Republic.
Dec 28, 2010:
Over $45,000 has been raised in this year's Hope From Helen fundraiser, an annual event that helps the women of Wilmington, Delaware afflicted with breast cancer find the treatment and assistance they need, according to Delaware's WECT.
Dec 27, 2010:
The Dig for a Cure volleyball tournament has raised more than $18,000 for breast cancer awareness and research in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Dec 27, 2010:
Arlon Inc. recently held its own internal corporate campaign to raise money for breast cancer awareness and treatment.
Dec 27, 2010:
A breast cancer survivor has lived to see her hard work come to fruition with the release of her foundation's own license plate to spread breast cancer awareness, according to The Capital.
Dec 23, 2010:
Constellation Electric and the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure have joined forces to use their resources to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research.
Dec 23, 2010:
Trelise Cooper, a fashion designer and breast cancer advocate in New Zealand plans to hit the road this summer in her mint-green retro caravan to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Trust.
Dec 23, 2010:
Breast cancer survivor Cathy McGrath has made it her duty to spread breast cancer awareness now that she is in remission.
Dec 21, 2010:
A group of firefighters from Great Falls, Montana, has presented $9,500 to local cancer organizations from their "Care Enough to Wear Pink" fundraiser.
Dec 21, 2010:
Professional bass fisherman J. Todd Tucker has donated the proceeds from an October breast cancer research fundraiser to Colquitt Regional Medical Center, reports The Moultrie Observer.
Dec 21, 2010:
Panera Bread's Pink Ribbon Bagel and "Cater Pink" campaign to spread breast cancer awareness has yielded over $700 to Bristol Hospital in Bristol, CT, according to The Canton News.
Dec 21, 2010:
Essentials Salon in Mercerville, New Jersey has donated $2,000 to the YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center, according to MercerSpace.com.
Dec 20, 2010:
A very special 9-year-old named Emily Sissel has donated her $225 in birthday money to the Breast Cancer Compassion Fund at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Dec 20, 2010:
The Pink Mitten Campaign has been launched in North America and should prove to be an invaluable fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the United States.
Dec 20, 2010:
Students from Culpeper, Virginia have started a new fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research that could prove to become a yearly tradition.
Dec 16, 2010:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has received a generous $100,000 donation from Sullivan's Steakhouse from their successful "Palate in the Pink" fundraiser.
Dec 14, 2010:
A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centers has found that the drug Cymbalta may help with the relief of joint and muscle pain associated with certain breast cancer treatments, according to EMaxHealth.com.
Dec 13, 2010:
It seems as though donating money to breast cancer awareness and research has been top priority for all types of companies these past few years. Such is the case for Passion Parties, a business that organizes fun, exciting nights where women can let loose and purchase romance items.
Dec 13, 2010:
A new study suggests breast cancer patients who took the drugs Herceptin and Tykerb together were more than twice as likely to see their tumors shrink before surgery, reports CBCNews.
Dec 10, 2010:
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have released a study which finds that weight training may be beneficial for breast cancer survivors after they have had surgery, ABCnews.com reports.
Dec 9, 2010:
Canidae Natural Pet Food Co. of San Luis Obispo, California has spearheaded a fundraising initiative called the Pink Ribbon Puppy project, DogChannel.com reports. The pet food manufacturer has donated funds to print calendars in varying sizes to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Dec 9, 2010:
When a woman goes in for testing to see if she has cancer, she most likely wants to stay close to her friends and family. One Oregon resident knows first-hand what it's like to face a scary diagnosis in an unfamiliar setting.
Dec 8, 2010:
A former breast cancer patient has opened up about her experiences battling the disease and the revolutionary surgery that has helped return her life to normal, reports the Hartlepool Mail.
Dec 8, 2010:
A significant advance in digital imaging called Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is providing higher quality images to detect breast cancer and could pave the way for pain-free mammograms.
Dec 7, 2010:
Breast cancer patients who have elevated levels of insulin face significantly higher mortality rates than their peers with lower levels, according to a new study by researchers at Yale School of Public Health.
Dec 7, 2010:
There is probably no issue more contentious than the relationship between breast cancer and soy intake. Concern over the possibility that soy could actually stimulate breast tumor growth has left patients, oncologists and health professionals in a state of confusion and trepidation.
Nov 23, 2010:
Cough medicine may determine cancer drug tolerance
Nov 19, 2010:
A new study has found that women with a high risk of developing breast cancer due to family history or genetic mutations may benefit from yearly M.R.Is in addition to mammograms and breast exams.
Nov 3, 2010:
It goes without saying that women who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer may fear radiation therapy. However, new research has highlighted the long-lasting benefits of the treatment.
Nov 3, 2010:
Researchers have been working on a new treatment that may help halt the progression of one of the more aggressive forms of breast cancer.
Nov 2, 2010:
A breast cancer diagnosis can lead to many different emotions. However, researchers may have some good news - survival rates for patients are increasing.
Oct 31, 2010:
A new portable breast imaging device may provide women with a more effective way to detect breast cancer in its early stages, HealthImaging.com reports.
Oct 22, 2010:
National Football League (NFL) fans may have already noticed players sporting hot pink gear on Sundays this October. The reason is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated every October to educate individuals on this debilitating disease.
Oct 20, 2010:
What You Can Do has created a video to help spread the word that clicks at The Breast Cancer Site fund free mammograms.
Oct 18, 2010:
Debbie Gouge, a Choral Director from Tennessee, admits that she couldn't have waged a war against breast cancer without the support of those around her. Still, one group of people who rallied for her to beat the disease shocked her to the core - her students.
Oct 1, 2010:
While there have been advances over the past few decades in all types of cancer, breast cancer remains one of the most noteworthy.
Aug 13, 2010:
August is National Peach Month and twenty of San Francisco’s premier restaurants have banned together to create “Peach & Plum Dining Month” to celebrate California's peaches and plums. Each participating restaurant also has dedicated a dish to the fight against breast cancer.
Jul 22, 2010:
A new study out of the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that African ancestry may be linked to triple-negative breast cancer, HealthNewsDigest.com reports.
Jul 19, 2010:
Out of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative remains one of the most difficult to treat. The illness does not respond to standard hormone therapy or methods that target the usual breast cancer receptors.
Jul 1, 2010:
The benefits of eating hearty green vegetables have long been known, and now another study has added some weight to the issue.
Jun 16, 2010:
A recent study measured the consumption of coffee with the risk of developing breast cancer, reports ScienceCentric.com.
Jun 10, 2010:
For breast cancer patients, undergoing a lumpectomy is often status-quo. However, at times the surgery is followed by the removal of underarm lymph nodes, a process that is both uncomfortable and emotionally-draining.
Jun 3, 2010:
A new method for treating breast cancer may help scores of patients beat the disease without experiencing debilitating side effects, according to BBC News.
Jun 2, 2010:
A new study out of the Washington University School of Medicine suggests that a bone-strengthening drug may also help fight off metastatic breast cancer.
Jun 1, 2010:
New research suggests that there is a correlation between exposure to certain chemicals while in the womb that may increase the chance of developing breast cancer as an adult, reports DailyTech.
Jun 1, 2010:
A new breast cancer vaccine shows such promising signs that researchers are anxious to begin testing it on human patients, reports CNN.
May 31, 2010:
Researchers are constantly looking for a cure for breast cancer, but now a new chemotherapy drug may show some real progress in the fight against the disease.
May 24, 2010:
While chemotherapy and radiation have helped treat scores of breast cancer patients, researchers are still trying to understand why an important cancer-preventing drug has yet to hit the masses.
May 14, 2010:
Researchers have discovered there may be a link between the changes in certain genes and the development of breast cancer, BusinessWeek reports.
May 13, 2010:
A new study has reveled that the number of tumor cells circulating in the blood of metastic breast cancer patients does affect their survival, reports BusinessWeek.
May 7, 2010:
The American Clinical Laboratory Association has discovered that testing the genetic and molecular structure of the disease and of the woman who it is affecting allows for more insight into what treatment would be best to proceed with when treating breast cancer.
May 6, 2010:
A recent study conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that it's possible to predict if women with breast cancer will develop tumors, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
May 3, 2010:
While hundreds of thousands of women beat breast cancer every year, most worry that the disease will return. Now, doctors have discovered a test that might help determine if a cancer survivor is in the clear.
May 1, 2010:
The travel industry has experienced a bumpy ride since the recession began, but employees of Delta Air Lines have still managed to raise over $1 million toward breast cancer awareness.That's more than double what the company has raised in the past.
May 1, 2010:
In 2000, the year that Sharon Peacock was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was asked to participate in Relay for Life. However, as she was still undergoing treatment, she did not yet feel like a survivor and decided not to participate, according to the BrewtonStandard.com.
Apr 28, 2010:
Breast cancer supporters and survivors often wear their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to how they feel about breast cancer awareness. However, they could now show their support for the cause on their smartphones, too!
Apr 23, 2010:
Many women work to lose weight to look svelte in the summer, or for special events like weddings and family gatherings. However, those who need a little extra motivation to lose weight may be interested to hear that slimmer women may also have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Apr 22, 2010:
Many women work to lose weight to look svelte in the summer, or for special events like weddings and family gatherings. However, those who need a little extra motivation to lose weight may be interested to hear that slimmer women may also have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Apr 15, 2010:
Stella Mazza, who overcame breast cancer after a 2003 diagnosis, emerged from treatment with a new perspective on life and has shifted her career to make room for philanthropic work.
Apr 13, 2010:
How far would you go to raise money and support for breast cancer awareness? One English man, with perhaps a bit more brass than most, has decided the establish Pink Butlers - a semi-nude cleaning service - to raise money for the cause.
Apr 2, 2010:
A study published in the April issue of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests that women who are exposed to fibers such as acrylic, nylon and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at a young age may be at an increased risk for developing breast cancer after menopause, according to ModernMedicine.com.
Apr 2, 2010:
Many schools participate in breast cancer awareness activities, though one 14-year-old student in Florida is taking some flak for his show of support for the cause.
Apr 1, 2010:
Four educators at Ginger McNabb Elementary School are calling themselves the "Teachers in Pink," and leading a campaign to honor their former colleague, and the school's namesake, who passed away from breast cancer almost 15 years ago.
Mar 30, 2010:
For Aussie songtress Kylie Minogue, breast cancer awareness is very close to her heart. The singer is herself a breast cancer survivor, and in support of the cause, she has agreed to show some skin in this year's Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign.
Mar 25, 2010:
On Wednesay, breast cancer supporters crowded into the CityArts Factory in Orlando Florida to kick off the "PINK ART" exhibit, which was organized to promote awareness of the pervasive disease.
Mar 24, 2010:
Do fruit smoothies help prevent breast cancer? While your sweet tooth may wish that were true, there doesn't seem to be much scientific evidence that sweets stave off disease. But those who like to indulge in a frosty treat when the warm weather hits could consider frequenting Planet Smoothie to benefit breast cancer awareness.
Mar 23, 2010:
A Polish breast cancer awareness campaign that was designed to encourage female workers to have breast cancer screenings is being criticized by many individuals and feminist groups, according to the Telegraph.
Mar 23, 2010:
People walk for miles and researchers labor tirelessly in the hopes of making progress toward a cure for breast cancer. But who would've thought that building new tennis courts could help in research efforts as well?
Mar 22, 2010:
Can eating pizza and chicken wings help prevent breast cancer? Three Pennsylvania teens proved that it can!
Mar 17, 2010:
The band Chicago and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have paired up as part of the Sing With Chicago promotion, to help fans join the fight against breast cancer.
Mar 15, 2010:
Anyone with a green thumb or pink ribbon should be sure to keep their eyes peeled for an Invincibelle Spirit Campaign event nearby.
Mar 12, 2010:
Do you want a reason to skip spring cleaning? It seems that some popular household cleaners may actually increase a person's risk of developing breast cancer.
Mar 12, 2010:
When the Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour first kicked off, one of the biggest concerns of those involved wasn't the grueling schedule (the comedians have 70 shows in 90 days in 25 states), or the large crowds. It was the picture on the bus.
Mar 11, 2010:
Connecticut's Governor Jodi Rell, who triumphed over breast cancer five years ago, was named as the Honorary Chair of the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure.
Mar 10, 2010:
For many people, telling their loved ones that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer is nearly as difficult as receiving the diagnosis itself. But for Keele Maynor, a 39-year-old Hamilton County, Tennessee, resident, it was probably especially hard to break the news. Because she was lying.
Mar 9, 2010:
Putting in a half-hour at the gym can be a daunting task, but four admirable athletes have set aside their entire summer vacation to traverse the country
Mar 8, 2010:
Ski helmets can save skiers from life-threatening injuries if they take a tumble while sliding through the powder, but can they also help cure breast cancer?
Mar 4, 2010:
As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Mar 4, 2010:
It's not every day you see pirates decked out in pink regalia.
Mar 3, 2010:
Many individuals who are committed to raising breast cancer awareness participate in Relay for Life events in their community. But those who are involved in the charity in Lumpkin County, Georgia, do more than just put in the miles - they have expanded their outreach efforts to include annual birthday celebrations for local breast cancer survivors.
Mar 2, 2010:
Soy has been a very controversial topic since it became popular among those interested in health food.
Mar 2, 2010:
For many women, finding the perfect wedding dress is a lengthy process fraught with anxiety and stress. However, it might ease the minds of those in the midst of wedding planning to know that the money they spend on a beautiful gown is going to a good cause.
Feb 25, 2010:
Many women put a lot of thought into their undergarments, but individuals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, took the idea of fun lingerie to the next level and created 157 one-of-a-kind braziers to benefit breast cancer awareness, according to TuscaloosaNews.com.
Feb 25, 2010:
Special education teacher Debbie Ballard left school to launch a victorious fight against breast cancer, but the educator is back in school and leading a campaign to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Feb 24, 2010:
Lindsay McLaughlin has always paid attention to her body, as the 29-year-old is a yoga and ski instructor who is aware of the mind-body connection, according to the Sky-Hi Daily News.
Feb 24, 2010:
The splendor of a sunset or wonder of a symphony can often motivate artists to daub and smear gorgeous marvels of their own, as a tribute to their inspiration. One painter, who drew artistic encouragement from his mother's successful fight against breast cancer, is acknowledging his muse by auctioning his works to promote breast cancer awareness.
Feb 24, 2010:
A study recently published in Cancer Research, a journal for the American Association for Cancer Research, found that bitter melon extract, which is a popular dietary supplement, may eventually become a preventative treatment for breast cancer.
Feb 23, 2010:
In recent years, doctors have begun to tout the benefits of vitamin D, and linked vitamin-D deficiency to certain kinds of cancers, diabetes and asthma. Recenlty, JoEllen Welsh, a researcher with the State University of New York at Albany, found that the nutrient might even be beneficial in the fight against breast cancer.
Feb 19, 2010:
Good food is sure to draw a crowd, so when the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Research Program decided to host a fundraiser, they turned to some of the best eateries in the city to provide mouthwatering options for their silent auction.
Feb 19, 2010:
It's an indisputable fact that most women love shoes. No matter how many pairs are lined up in your closet, it's hard to resist the siren song of a new pair of perfect heels or adorable flats.
Feb 18, 2010:
Testing for breast cancer could soon be as easy making a trip to the pharmacy.
Feb 16, 2010:
Advancements in breast cancer research suggest that some patients might be genetically inclined to respond to, or resist, traditional treatment methods such as chemotherapy, according to the BBC.
Feb 16, 2010:
It's hard to believe, but the pink ribbon, the symbol of the hope and efforts of those who are working to find a cure for breast cancer, has been around for 25 years.
Feb 12, 2010:
During Thursday night's hockey game between the Peterborough Petes and the Barrie Colts, players kept their fists to themselves and instead teamed up in the fight against breast cancer.
Feb 10, 2010:
Athletes, survivors and loved ones of those who are currently battling breast cancer can all participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure event which is happening in cities around the country from July through November of this year.
Feb 9, 2010:
Though the Washington Township High School girls swim team dropped their fifth meet of the season on Saturday, January 23, the loss didn't spoil the success of the Pink and Purple Swim meet to raise money for breast cancer awareness efforts and research.
Feb 9, 2010:
The debate in Washington over how frequently breast cancer screenings, such as mammograms, should be recommended has been waging for weeks.
Feb 8, 2010:
You don't usually have to give college students a reason to party, but the UF chapter of Circle K International, a Kiwanis-affiliated college service and leadership organization recently organized an event in Gainsville, Florida, that attracted 70 people and raised $500 for breast cancer awareness.
Feb 5, 2010:
We understand if you need an excuse to see the Village People – we're not so sure that we would be caught broadcasting the fact that we scored tickets to the novelty band's next concert either.
Feb 5, 2010:
For the second consecutive year, the Robson Ranch Arizona Golf Club will participate in Rally for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness campaign representing the largest grassroots women's golf program in America.
