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Virtual Walk Benefits Women Fighting Breast Cancer. Top News Stories. (CBS 11, TX)
Virtual Walk Benefits Women Fighting Breast Cancer Oct 19, 2007
(CBS) PITTSBURGH There's a new tool to help women who are fighting breast cancer. It's a virtual walk launched by the Gal to Gal Foundation. (CBS 11, TX)
Wake Forest to Host Virginia and Virginia Tech This Weekend Oct 19, 2007
The Deacons are collecting donations to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, an organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer. The Deacons come in to the weekend at 7-12 overall and 4-6 in the ACC. Wake has stumbled of late, losing three straight and five of its last six matches. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Hurricanes Surpass Goal in Dig for the Cure Campaign Oct 17, 2007
"Hopefully it brings a lot of awareness to fighting breast cancer.". The team is still accepting flat donations as the players continue to raise money for the cause. (Hurricanesports.com)
Take an active role in fighting breast cancer Oct 15, 2007
com - Houston Chronicle. By TARA DOOLEY Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle. (Houston Chronicle)
Read more... Oct 13, 2007
Stanton Gerson, M.D., director of the UH Ireland Cancer Center, said, "We are sincerely appreciative of Tom Batiuk's heart-felt gift in allowing us to establish Lisa's Legacy Fund to support cancer research. Through his work, Tom has done much to let women who are fighting breast cancer know that they are not alone. And through Lisa's Legacy Fund, we will be able to continue making progress in our ultimate goals of preventing, controlling, and eradicating cancer in all of its different forms.".... (PNN Online)
Aunt's cancer plight inspires schoolchildren to raise 600 Oct 5, 2007
By Two Bexhill schoolgirls have raised 600 for Macmillan after being inspired by their brave pregnant aunt who is fighting breast cancer. Rachel, 13, and Rebecca Bone, 11, who attend St Richard's Catholic College, joined in the Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning event as a tribute to Ann Sandeman. (Hastings Observer)
GE Digital Cameras, HSN Team up to Fight Breast Cancer Oct 4, 2007
For every unit sold, HSN will donate a portion of proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, one of the leading organizations fighting breast cancer and promoting awareness of the disease. Available in either hot metallic pink or elegant black, the H855 is a special-edition version of GE's popular E850, offering 8 megapixels of resolution, a 3-inch LCD screen, 5X zoom and a 28-mm equivalent wide-angle lens. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
RIDING THE WAVES TO VICTORY Oct 3, 2007
A Beaches event that aims to help women who are fighting breast cancer is scheduled for Thursday in Ponte Vedra Beach. "Celebration of Life-Faces of Hope" will begin at 7 p.m. at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church at 4510 Palm Valley Road. (Florida Times-Union)
'Funky' creator brings end for Lisa Oct 2, 2007
Lisa Moore a lawyer, mother, wife and central figure in Batiuk's Funky Winkerbean comic strip has been fighting breast cancer since 1999. Readers have followed her through diagnosis, chemotherapy, mastectomy, remission and last year's recurrence. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Breast self exam? Experts take questions Sep 29, 2007
To help clear the confusion, Heather Logan, director of cancer control policy and information for the Canadian Cancer Society, and Dr. Nancy Baxter, assistant professor of surgery at the University of Toronto, will be taking your questions on the cancer society's decision and what women can and should do to be proactive about catching and fighting breast cancer. using the comment function on this article by 4 p.m. EDT on Monday. (Globe and Mail)
NY LIJ patient battles BlueCross for payment Sep 28, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007. NewsEntertainmentOpinionShoppingSpecial SectionsGuide to QueensReader ServicesFun and Games. (Bayside Times, NY)
Paul Ott Carruth takes family, faith, 'place' seriously Sep 26, 2007
Thank you for the wonderful article about one of Mississippi's treasures, Paul Ott Carruth ("Paul Ott fighting Breast Cancer," Sept. 16). During my formative years, Paul and his family were residents of Hattiesburg and very much involved with and supportive of the young people of this community. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fighting breast cancer in comics Sep 26, 2007
Updated: 26 Sep 2007, 0614hrs IST. NEW YORK: Falling during a touch football game in 1999 marked the opening chapter in Lisa Moores eight-year struggle with breast cancer, which will soon end as so many other such battles do - with loss. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Luncheon promotes breast cancer awareness, activism Sep 20, 2007
As BATTLE(Breast Cancer Awareness To Teach Ladies Early detection) enters its 10th year, Crawford and Glenda Gregory are pleased with the growth and results they feel BATTLE has played in fighting breast cancer and increasing the number of Mississippians who obtain mammograms. "Our aim has been to raise awareness and the need for self-examination and early detection," said Crawford. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
FDA Approves Osteoporosis Drug to Cut Breast Cancer Risk Sep 18, 2007
The approval of Evista, which studies have shown can produce potentially dangerous side effects such as blood clots and stroke, would give women a valuable option in fighting breast cancer, one panel member said following the July vote. "We've got a drug out there, tamoxifen, with its advantages and its possible flaws,'' David Harrington, chairman of the biostatistics department at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, told Bloomberg news service. "Women at high risk for breast cancer -- it... (MEDLINEplus)
Paul Ott fighting breast cancer Sep 16, 2007
Genetic trait puts future generations at higher risk. Rick Guy/The Clarion-Ledger. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fundraising fashion show for 3-day walk participants Sep 13, 2007
I support her memory and that of all of the strong women in Wickenburg and around the world who are currently fighting breast cancer. I agree, said Susanne Walsh, owner of Susanne and Company. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
You are here: Sep 13, 2007
News item (The University of Manchester). Breakthrough Breast Cancer to open 5m research unit in Manchester. (University of Manchester)
Mad? No, but they deserve to be Sep 6, 2007 Karl Rove Stepping Down, Moving To Texas Aug 14, 2007 The True Meaning Of Lacrosse Aug 2, 2007 Local Briefs Aug 1, 2007 The Pink Goats are coming Jul 26, 2007 FDA Panel OKs Osteoporosis Drug to Cut Breast Cancer Risk Jul 25, 2007 Portrait: Mariam Kuensting gives her all for cancer patients Jul 17, 2007 For Pack's Yow, award is reminder Jul 13, 2007 Elizabeth Edwards Advocates Equal Rights For Same-Sex Couples Jun 25, 2007 Patients Begin Enrolling in Studies to Determine if Women With BRCA 1 & 2 Positive Cancer may Receive Greater Benefit From New Treatment Jun 19, 2007 Survivor finds strength she never knew she had Jun 11, 2007 Race participants donate what they can for cause Jun 9, 2007 Komen Race to kick off Saturday morning May 28, 2007 Your Money: Sandra Block May 16, 2007 More > May 14, 2007 RACE IN THE PARK welcomes families Apr 25, 2007 The Legacy Of "Silent Spring" Apr 23, 2007 New Mammography Guidelines Issued for Women 40-49 Apr 3, 2007 Briefs: Speaker will describe cancer programs Mar 30, 2007 Woman Battling Breast Cancer Wins Dream Horse Mar 11, 2007 FOX News Sunday Preview Mar 3, 2007 Saul grad to compete for Miss USA Mar 1, 2007 Atlantic Coast Conference Encourages Fans to 'WEAR PINK' Jan 26, 2007 Devotion to Fighting Breast Cancer Earns Trumpet Award for Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Jan 23, 2007
British Columbia family physician Dr. Warren Bell agrees there's been a disconnect between women taking an activist role in fighting breast cancer while ingesting hormones that fuel it and then giving up hormones but not getting angry about the way the drugs were prescribed and promoted, without evidence of their safety. "Older women are still the generation conditioned and socialized to be compliant and not to ask questions and not to get angry at the imposition of something that was... (Toronto Star)
Local realtors rally behind breast-cancer victim Aug 21, 2007
The pink plates caught her eye, because her sister-in-law is fighting breast cancer. However, it wasn t until Caroleen Ferrell also was diagnosed with breast cancer that she decided to purchase the plates, and her co-workers jumped at the opportunity to help. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
The two became friends when both their wives were fighting breast cancer. Karl can be a kind and generous person. (K-Eye News, TX)
After fighting breast cancer for the first four years, it had gradually spread into her liver, and she couldn't fight much longer. The Quarterfinals was the first game she had missed in years. (Umassathletics.com)
He launched the fundraising trip from California to Connecticut because of a promise he made to his daughter, Melanie Roth, who has been fighting breast cancer. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
While Sinor has her own personal connection to the cause through friends fighting breast cancer, it was the story of Palmer McGinnis' pink goat that became the catalyst to her own dedication to the Rose. "It's just a matter of getting the right people out and telling that story," she said. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Evista's approval would give women a valuable option in fighting breast cancer, one expert said. "We've got a drug out there, tamoxifen, with its advantages and its possible flaws,'' panel member David Harrington, chairman of the biostatistics department at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, told Bloomberg news service. "Women at high risk for breast cancer, it would be very nice to have a second option for them," he said.However, not everyone agrees with the panel's recommendation."The... (Forbes)
The house, in the planning stages for five years before its grand opening in October 2006, offers breast cancer patients and their families calm place in the hectic world where they are fighting breast cancer. It is place where people can support and care for you, she said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
"I was in a lot of pain. That's when I first learned about no pain, no gain."Yow missed two months of the 2006-07 season fighting breast cancer and enduring chemotherapy. She returned in January and led the Wolfpack to the ACC Tournament championship game and to the NCAA third round. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Elizabeth Edwards, who has been fighting breast cancer since 2004, also declared that the country's health care is "in shambles.". In addition, Elizabeth Edwards said she and John Edwards both support stem cell research, deeming it an important part of the country's progress toward curing many medical problems. (NBC 11, CA)
For more information about AstraZeneca, please visit: - Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK's leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research, campaigning and education. Our vision is a future free from the fear of breast cancer. (Canada Newswire)
One year of the toughest battle of her life fighting breast cancer. To say her name and how long she had fought took every ounce of strength she could muster. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
No longer an event focused on bringing top-level competition to Alaska, the new race with new leadership focused on fighting breast cancer. Since then, the Alaska Run for Women has raised $2 million, race board president Carla Beam said, with every dollar going toward research, education and awareness. (Anchorage Daily News)
Last year s event raised 800,000 to be awarded to ten programs in areas in Collin, Denton and Grayson Counties to fund programs and services for women and men fighting breast cancer. As the largest series of walks in the world, Komen for the Cure won t stop there. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
But beyond fundraising, the events educate the public about the importance of early detection in fighting breast cancer, she says. That's an intangible benefit that can save lives, Strickland says. (USA Today -- Money)
Overall the Dodgers were honored to use the pink bats for a cause as important as fighting breast cancer. "It was good to get this win for all the moms out there," said Ethier. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
They learn empathy for children who have lost a mom or grandmother; they learn compassion for women who are fighting breast cancer the way their two grandmothers did. And they learn that working together as a community, we are all part of a larger support group family - offering strength, love and hope where we can. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Despite Industry Backlash, Rachel Carson's Warning About Chemicals Helped Found The Green Movement. Learn how you can live in a more environmentally conscious way. (CBS News)
Dr. Cheryl Perkins, senior clinical adviser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a Dallas-based organization devoted to fighting breast cancer, said setting mammogram guidelines for women in the 40-to-49 age range is difficult. "It's a very diverse age group," she said. (Health-Finder)
Bree's Foundation is a nonprofit that provides free counseling and resources to women fighting breast cancer. Tea at Ten is held each Saturday at the store, located in the Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center. (Daily Triplicate)
A dream came true Friday for a Colorado Springs mother who is fighting breast cancer. All her life, Lenora Kater has wanted a horse. (CBS 4, CO)
We speak with Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure, the world s largest grassroots organization fighting breast cancer. So check your local listings and we'll see you on the next FOX News Sunday. (Fox News)
Since beating out more than 100 other contestants for the crown in the Miss Pennsylvania USA pageant - the first pageant she ever entered - Johnson has appeared at a parade, and at events aimed at fighting breast cancer and AIDS.. Johnson describes herself as "not a pageant girl by any means," but she said she enjoyed her first pageant experience. (Roxborough Review, PA)
"Fighting breast cancer is critically important to all of us," said Associate Commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference Bernadette V. McGlade. "In addition to creating awareness for this weekend, I would encourage everyone to make a donation to Friends or any other organization committed to the fight against breast cancer.". (Theacc.com)
Nancy Brinker Honored for Dedication to Promoting Education and Treatment of Breast Cancer for All People DALLAS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy G. Brinker's passion is to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Since founding Susan G. Komen for the Cure 25 years ago, Brinker has led the global breast cancer movement on a charge to fight the disease by addressing the social, cultural and financial conditions that prevent women from receiving quality breast health care and treatment. (PR Newswire)
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