Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by uploading photos of your and/or your family and friends supporting the cause.
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- Ivy Jacobson
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Showing off your pink pride during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a favorite thing to do with survivors and supporters alike. Thousands of hats, shirts, and other pink breast cancer items are sold in October. Millions of tiny pink ribbons are worn to support the cure for breast cancer and hope for many women. Also, countless numbers of people show support of Breast Cancer Awareness by participating in fundraising events. Have you strapped on your pink running shoes for the Komen Race for the Cure? If a walk is more your speed, how about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure? Have you joined a local support group? Joined efforts with other supporters to hold a fundraiser or night out? In the Tewksbury area, some of the events …
Survivors are part of a sisterhood, whether they choose to be or not. And sharing stories – funny, sad, ironic – is what sisters do best.
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- Ronni Newton
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Hearing the words, "I'm sorry, but it's cancer," comes as a shock to anyone, and I never thought I would hear them that day. I was in my mid-40s, a marathon runner, healthy eater, non-smoker, no family history. The only real risk factor I had was giving birth to my first child after age 30. I cried (hysterically), I went for a long run the next morning, I got a second opinion, I told only a handful of people and I went about my busy life trying not to think about it. I made a list of other women I knew who had fought – or were fighting – this awful disease. In a few moments, I came up with more than 15 names of women in my community, most of whom were right around my age. Clearly, I was not alone…
Monday, October 22, 2012
Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill proclaiming the third week in October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Breast cancer -- Guys get it too. That's the message of The Blue Wave, a group created to spread awareness about breast cancer in men, and the message that will be sent the week of Oct. 21-27 in Massachusetts after Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill proclaiming the third week in October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week. Last month, Patrick signed the bill that says the week aims "to raise awareness of the occurrence of breast cancer in men and to encourage regular testing for breast cancer amongst all citizens of the Commonwealth." According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure, one of the most well-known breast cancer awareness groups, breast cancer in men is rare but still happens: The overall ratio of female to male breast …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Massachusetts has some of the highest rates of breast cancer in the country, and, fortunately, some of the lowest breast cancer death rates. Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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- Rashmi Raman
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. You don't have to travel far from Tewksbury for an exam. There's Lowell General Hospital' and Saints Medical Center in Lowell, Winchester Hospital Breast Care Center in Woburn and Hallmark Health's Comprehensive Breast Center in Stoneham. Boston also has a number of top-rate women's health facilities for such exams. Among them are Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center's Avon Foundation Comprehensive Breast Evaluation Center, the Boston Breast Diagnostic Center, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Breast Cancer Treatment Center, the BreastCare …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Team Daisy has provided emotional and practical support for the Karnell family.
When Tewksbury resident Daisy Karnell was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast cancer last year, her diagnosis changed a lot of lives. In addition to turning her world upside down, Daisy’s diagnosis stopped many of her friends and family members in their tracks and truly made them start thinking about breast cancer. An active mother of three, Daisy has always been the picture of good health. Well known for always sporting a beautiful smile, Daisy is the kind of friend that we all look forward to seeing; happy, upbeat, energetic and loving. Reality is Daisy is an amazing mom and an equally amazing friend. When her initial diagnosis of stage 4 Breast Cancer was announced Daisy’s friends and family were in shock. None of them knew what to think, …
While genetics and other factors play a role in the onset of cancer, diet is a factor you have control over.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to the cause of cancer, its treatment or prevention. Genetics certainly play a role but lifestyle and diet and can also come into play. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Huffington Post offers a look at some food choices believed to help in the prevention of various types of cancer. Click here for a look at these "SuperFoods." Give some of them a try, your body will thank you.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Body Infusion by HER will donate non-member fees to breast cancer research.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one local fitness studio is stepping up in a big way to help the cause. Body Infusion by HER announced recently that it will donate all non-member walk-in fee for a variety of classes to breast cancer research during the entire month of October. The classes during which fees will be donated are spin class with Alicia Mondays at 6:35 p.m., yoga with Pennie Tuesday's at 7 p.m., body infusion with Heather Wednesdays at 9 a.m., boxing with Emily Wednesdays at 5 p.m., spin class Thursdays with Ani at 5:30 p.m. and boxing with Rose on Fridays at 9 a.m. Opened earlier this year, by Rose Ryan of Tewksbury and her partners, Body Infusion by HER has quickly become a local favorite of Wilmington residents…
Monday, October 8, 2012
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Tewksbury to help you stay healthy.
You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …
Monday, October 1, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. “Support groups are really beneficial,” says Debra Somerrs Copit, MD, Director of Breast Imaging at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and a member of the medical advisory board for Living Beyond Breast Cancer. “When patients are told they’re sick, it can be an out of body experience and they aren’t taking in everything the doctor is saying. It can be helpful to…
Angela Callahan
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