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Mammography Guidelines Cause Confusion, DivisionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Film MammographyA.D.A.M. The new guidelines for breast screening, released on Monday by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, have been causing confusion, division, outrage, and much discussion. Health professionals, breast cancer support organizations, breast cancer survivors, and health journalists have been speaking out on the recommendation to move screening mammograms from age 40 to age 50. Emotions have been running high, and the barrage of commentary is generating a fog of confusion and misunderstanding about mammography guidelines in general. The Task Force based its study on traditional film mammography - b...
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Your Brain After ChemoEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
is all about chemobrain. A very real side effect that can linger long after chemotherapy, chemobrain affects many breast cancer patients. My book review of Your Brain After Chemo will tell you what kind of help you can get for chemobrain. Written by a breast cancer survivor and a scientist of brain chemistry, Your Brain After Chemo is a must-read for any cancer patient. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 15, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Women of SilenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Breast cancer is a tough disease, but it can be successfully treated. Grace Gawler writes about the emotional healing that needs to take place after treatment. In her book, Women of Silence, Grace Gawler discusses emotional healing and therapies that will support the recovery of the full person. Learn more about Grace Gawler's emotional healing therapies here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Screening Mammography Guidelines to ChangeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Start When You Are 50 The standard schedule of starting screening mammograms at age 40 may soon change, and breast cancer prevention strategies would be improved, according to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Women may not begin to have screening mammograms until they are 50, and they may cease doing breast self-exams altogether, if the newest guidelines for breast cancer screening from the USPSTF are widely adopted. In Canada and the United Kingdom, 50 is already the age at which screening mammography is begun. These new guidelines may have an impact on what health insurance providers will pay for. The U.S. Prev...
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

About DiagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Your biopsy results were positive for cancer, but that isn't your complete breast cancer diagnosis. In order to make the best treatment decisions, you need the complete picture of your cancer. Your final breast cancer diagnosis covers tumor size, grade, hormone status, and many other things. Learn more about your breast cancer diagnosis here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 11, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Extra NipplesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Having a third nipple or even a fourth nipple is fairly common. Extra nipples get started before you're born, but are often mistaken for moles or freckles. Third nipples are the subject of myth, legend, and at least one famous movie. Learn more about third nipples here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 8, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

PTSD: Veterans and Breast Cancer Survivors Can Benefit From TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ben Simons, SeaBee, WW2 Photo © Dora Simons Veterans' Day is being celebrated today, but after the mass shooting at Ft. Hood, and other events going on this week, my thoughts are circling around our veterans and what they may face during military service and after. My father, Ben Simons, signed up with the SeaBees when he was just days away from his 18th birthday. The son of hard-working people who grew up in the dustbowl of Oklahoma, Dad was determined to join up and make a difference - and come home to a better life. He spent almost three years in the South Pacific with the SeaBees, got married to my mother...
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 5, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Get Your Dirty, Sexy Plastic Off My Food and Water!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
First it was just bottled water in those bisphenol A (BPA) plastic bottles. We were told not to drink water that "smelled like plastic" or that had sat in sun-warmed bottles. They told us that the BPA in hard plastics could cause prostate and breast cancers, diabetes and heart disease, as well as reproductive problems. BPA is everywhere: baby bottles, toys, and packaging for some microwaveable foods. So now we use BPA-free bottles, toys, and nuke our food in glass containers. That's good! But what if your food is already tainted with BPA plastic? Well, next time you look into a can of beans, soup, tomatoes, or baby formul...
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Nipple ChangesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nipple changes can occur in response to a lover's caress, a baby's cry, during breastfeeding, or sometimes from a medical condition. Not all nipple changes are worrisome, but knowing which are expected changes and which are signs of disease is critical to your breast health. Learn more about nipple changes here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

BCAM Life LessonsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Lorene felt like she had been put into a fiery kiln when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was shocked, but she endured the surgeries and learned how much she appreciated her life. As a mother and wife, Lorene had good reasons to stay alive. Lorene shares her life lesson from breast cancer here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Why Mammo not USEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Why don't doctors ask for an annual ultrasound instead of a mammogram? A mammogram is painful and uses radiation - an ultrasound is comfortable and uses sound waves. Why do we still need mammograms? Learn more about mammograms and ultrasounds for breast cancer screening here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - November 2, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

BCAM Life LessonsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Diane has made it through some tough times: raising two children without her husband, having breast cancer twice, being given a very short time to live, multiple surgeries, chemo, and extensive radiation treatments. Diane could be called a chemo warrior, after taking so many treatments. She is indeed a survivor and has several life lessons she would like to pass on to you. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Diane Foresee SurvivorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Breast cancer survivor Diane Foresee has dealt with two different types of breast cancer: invasive ductal carcinoma and inflammatory breast cancer. She faced her fears, educated herself, and plunged into chemotherapy, radiation, and Herceptin treatments. Diane is a woman of faith, and here she tells her breast cancer survivor story. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 31, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Onions and GarlicEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fragrant, colorful and varied in size and taste, alliums, such as garlic and onions, appear in foods all over the world. They have great nutritional value, and can help fight cancer. Learn how eating onions and garlic is part of eating healthy. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 30, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

BCAM Life LessonsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Some of us need a therapist when we go through breast cancer treatments. Laura had one - a strong, colorful, outspoken, positive, well-grounded therapist that went with her everywhere. Laura had three surgeries and several radiation treatments for breast cancer. Here she tells her story and shares her life lesson. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 30, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Nipple VariationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Do you know the difference between inverted nipples, retracted nipples, and erect nipples? Inverted nipples may be normal for some women. Learn how to identify the variations on inverted, retracted, and erect nipples. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Nipple AnatomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Breast anatomy is complex and important to reproductive and breastfeeding health. To focus on one aspect of breast anatomy, let's examine the nipple structure. Find out what's inside a nipple and how those parts relate to health and disease. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 28, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

When Am I a Survivor?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When can I say I am a breast cancer survivor? There are several opinions on this - medical, personal, and cultural factors may influence when you start saying you are a breast cancer survivor. Read on to see what other breast cancer survivors have to say. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

LymphoscintigraphyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
is a technique that is used to determine the sentinel lymph node (first lymph nodes the tumor is draining into). (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Medical Marijuana Laws Loosened at Federal LevelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medical MarijuanaPhoto ©Getty Images President Obama has changed the policy that allows federal prosecutors to pursue those who sell and use medical marijuana, when the state laws permit. At present, only 14 U. S. states have legalized the medical use of marijuana - which means you need a prescription for it, and access to a pharmacy certified to dispense it. This does not relax the laws governing recreational use of pot, so don't head out to your greenhouse and start harvesting a little extra weed to sell, even in a state where medical marijuana is legal. The new policy on pot simply says that federal prosecutors shoul...
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Kathleen's StoryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Kathleen is a strong woman, taking care of others, holding down 2 jobs, doing it all! One day a little piece of paper changed her life. Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 48, Kathleen is now a breast cancer survivor and stronger than ever. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Pregnancy Lowers RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Most of the benefits of motherhood are intangible, emotional, and social. But here's some evidence that pregnancy gives you a gift of health -- an edge against developing breast cancer. Read more to find out how pregnancy helps reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Sentinel Node BiopsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Sentinel node biopsy is a surgical diagnostic procedure done to remove (biopsy) a small sample of lymph nodes to which the cancer may be draining. Learn how this is different from axillary node dissection. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 21, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Michelle Obama Pins on Pink Ribbon But Pushes Legislative Reform Over Research and PreventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Michelle Obama Photo © Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla "In this country, getting sick shouldn't mean going bankrupt," declared Michelle Obama to members of the House and Senate as well as cancer survivors. "If you've already fought cancer, you shouldn't also have to fight with insurance companies to get the coverage that you need at a price that you can afford." Speaking to a group gathered in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on October 23, the First Lady said that it is "unacceptable" that insurance companies can charge higher rates or refuse to cover people with pre-existing conditions, like breast cancer. Sharing the...
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Detox Your EnvironmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Invest in your health by detoxifying your personal environment. Here's a dozen easy ways to detoxify your environment and reduce your risk for cancer. Learn how to detoxify your personal environment. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Sean Cooper, MBC SurvivorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When people think about breast cancer, they rarely think of male breast cancer. Sean Cooper had no family history of breast cancer, and was 20 years younger than than the average male breast cancer patient when diagnosed. Here is his story about his male breast cancer diagnosis. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 14, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

QuadrantectomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A quadrantectomy, also called a partial, or segmental mastectomy, is one type of surgery for breast cancer. During a quadrantectomy, one quadrant, or one-fourth of the breast and the cancer it contains, is removed. This is one type of breast-conserving surgery. Learn more about quadrantectomy here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 13, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Pittsburgh Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Pink Fountain, Pittsburgh Photo © Karl D. Stephan Pittsburgh kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by turning it's fountains pink. The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is sponsoring this display of pink water, in Pittsburgh and in cities all across the state of Pennsylvania. PCW isn't just about outdoor decoration though - they also work year-round to advocate for health needs of women and girls, provides information, education, and opportunities for improvement of quality of life. The pink fountains certainly get your attention - they aren't a sweet, shy, pale shade of pink - these are hot pink surges of spra...
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Arm Lymphedema ExercisesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shoulder flexion is a good exercise that can help you recover from arm lymphedema. Gentle exercise with your arm muscles can help reduce swelling caused by excess lymph fluid. Learn how to do the shoulder flexion exercise here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Swiffer Making Sweeping Changes for The CauseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Swiffer Pink Limited EditionPhoto ©Procter & Gamble Don't look now, but your Swiffer is blushing Pink. Yes, the traditionally apple-green sweepers have come out this October in Breast Cancer Awareness... (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Arm Lymphedema ExercisesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Arm lymphedema can be reduced or eliminated by doing gentle exercise. Shoulder Horizontal Adduction exercise can help reduce swelling caused by lymphedema. Learn how to do Shoulder Horizontal Adduction exercise here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

BC Support Gifts DIYEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You can make gifts to give friends and family for breast cancer support. When funds are tight, but you have the time and creativity, you can encourage a breast cancer survivor with a handmade gift. So for you crafty people out there, here are 10 breast cancer support gifts you can make. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Walnuts and Dr HardmanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Walnuts are a good part of your anti-cancer diet. Walnuts contain oemga-3 fatty acids and many other nutrients that fight breast cancer. Learn why Dr. Elaine Hardman recommends walnuts for preventing and discouraging breast cancer. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 1, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Breast Cancer Awareness MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October or all year around, by learning about your risks, responsibilities, and raising breast cancer awareness. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good time to celebrate breast cancer survivors and support the cause. Here are several ways to enjoy Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - October 1, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Little Bag Gets Big Donations for The CauseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
AmeriBag Cause BagPhoto ©AmeriBag Margery Gaffin took 18 months of treatment for breast cancer, and has been giving back to the cause ever since. Gaffin is the co-founder of AmeriBag,... (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 30, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Truth combats mythsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Do you believe some common myths about Breast Cancer risk? Find out the facts about your risk factors. Read about 10 common myths of Breast Cancer risks. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Mike Partain, MBC SurvivorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mike Partain comes from a family of tough military men. One night, his wife hugged him and found a lump in his breast - that hug, he says, saved his life. Mike was born at Camp LeJeuene and affected by contaminated water on base. He tells his story of surviving male breast cancer and learning how the chemical in the water affected him and many others. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 29, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Mammography and Breast MRIsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) are diagnostic screening tests. These imaging systems are used for screening and detecting breast conditions, including breast cancer. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each technology? (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 27, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

MuGard DescriptionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mucositis, and particularly oral mucositis, is a common side effect of chemotherapy. MuGard is a prescription mouthwash that has been shown to help with mucositis prevention when used before chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Learn more about MuGard and how it is used for oral mucositis prevention and treatment. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 26, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Pink Ribbon Crafting For The Cure Supports SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Pink Ribbon PumpkinPhoto ©Kellie Walenciak Are you big on heart - but low on cash? Have time, materials and some creativity? Then you can make a gift to support... (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 25, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Chest X-RayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
After your initial breast cancer diagnosis, you may be sent for additional tests, including a chest x-ray. There are several reasons to have a chest x-ray, and it is sometimes part of the staging process. Learn more about breast cancer staging and chest x-ray here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 24, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Exercise and Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You don't have to start running triathlons or training for a boxing match to reduce your risk of breast cancer. Doing regular exercise will cut down your risk of developing the disease, as well as preventing its return, if you're a survivor. Learn how exercise lowers your risk and improves your health. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 23, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Really Cool Jammies Help With Night SweatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cool-Jams Pajama Set Photo © Cool-Jams You with the hot flashes and night sweats - talk to me. You know you've tried different things to help get some solid sleep despite the... (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Ixempra (Ixabepilone)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ixempra is a chemotherapy drug used to treat breast cancer. It is prescribed only for patients whose tumors are resistant to, or no longer benefiting from, anthracyclines (such as Adriamycin), taxanes (such as Taxol), and capecitabine (Xeloda). Read about the side effects, risks, and recommendations that may affect you. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 20, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Arm Lymphedema ExercisesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Arm lymphedema (swelling) often happens after lymph nodes removal during breast cancer surgery. Gentle exercise can help reduce swelling caused by lymphedema. Here's how to do the elbow extension exercise. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 19, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Pink Ribbon CharitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Send your money where it will do the most good to fight breast cancer. Here are 5 top-rated breast cancer non-profit organizations that spend more on programs and services than they do on administrative costs or fund-raising. Learn where to donate here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 18, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Arm Lymphedema ExercisesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shoulder abduction exercise can help you recover from arm lymphedema. Gentle exercise helps move lymph fluid out of your hand and arm and back into your system. Learn about shoulder abduction and arm lymphedema here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 18, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Pink Ribbon SymbolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) has been with us now for 25 years.  But the pink ribbon symbol did not come about until around 18 years ago.  Here's a little background on the pink ribbon, and how it came to symbolize the cause of breast cancer. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 18, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Debbie Stallings SurvivorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Debbie Stallings didn't have breast cancer in her family, and had never had a friend that was diagnosed with the disease. But she was interested in supporting the cause - not knowing that one day, she would need that support for herself. Debbie tells her breast cancer survivor story here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 18, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer

Newly Diagnosed IntroEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Your biopsy revealed breast cancer - now what do you do? As a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, how do you educate and prepare yourself for the road ahead? Here's the roadmap for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 16, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: consumer