Origins of the pink ribbon
This month, being breast cancer awareness month, many of you will be wearing pink ribbons, the symbol of breast cancer awareness and support we have all become so familiar with. But have you… Continue reading
Tag Archive: Breast cancer awareness
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Link between environmental toxins and cancer
We have known from studies over the years that environmental factors contribute to many cases of cancers in general and in particular breast cancer. A majority of breast cancers are due to excess… Continue reading
Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project
There are so many breast cancer fundraising and awareness raising projects out there, but here’s one that was brought to my attention recently, which I find very arresting – a fine art and… Continue reading
Celebrating Mother’s Day
My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. ~Graycie Harmon We are celebrating Mother’s Day today… Continue reading
Pink Glove Dance
You may have seen this video on YouTube but for those who haven’t, I thought I would post it today. The staff of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center decided to do something a little… Continue reading
I need your help!
UPDATE! Today is the last day of voting – I am running in second place so I really need your vote. You can vote more than once! Voting ends 12pm Eastern. Just click… Continue reading
Breast Health – Your Wealth
A NEW programme being launched today at the Mardyke Arena in University College Cork hopes to heighten awareness of breast cancer among women along with assisting research, according to a leading cancer specialist… Continue reading
Olivia Newton-John on surviving breast cancer
Olivia Newton-John was already an international pop star when her role as shy-turned-sexy Sandy in the movie musical “Grease” catapulted her to superstardom. That success was followed by several film… Continue reading
The e-mail that could save your life
Sign up by e-mail at myhealthtestreminder, let them know the date you’d like to be reminded to schedule your mammogram and they will send you an email on that date. It is an… Continue reading
Younger women and breast cancer
I really admire the Young Survival Coalition and the work they do. Although they are based in the USA, I made full use of their online resources when I was looking for answers… Continue reading
