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Breast Reconstruction: Skin Sparing Mastectomy Awareness Is Surgeon's Mission

Friday, December 11th, 2009

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A Los Angeles plastic surgeon is on a mission to raise awareness among politicians and breast cancer patients of a procedure called skin-sparing mastectomy.

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Software Provides More Breast Reconstruction Options

Friday, December 11th, 2009

http://www.theplasticsurgerychannel.com Software can now provide post-breast cancer patients with more reconstruction options. Find out more on this week's Plastic Surgery News.

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BCNofS - Offers Breast Cancer Information and Support for Women

Friday, December 11th, 2009

When a life is touched by breast cancer, there is a need for support. There’s something so comforting about talking to someone who’s been there. While family and friends can be a wonderful support, speaking with other breast cancer survivors helps patients come to terms with their diagnosis and cope with the emotional concerns that may arise. In the second video podcast of the Health Matters at Work™ series on Women’s Health Issues, Community Health Charities has partnered with Breast Cancer Network of Strength to highlight the opportunities for information and support available for patients with breast cancer and their families.

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Procter & Gamble Partners with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Friday, December 11th, 2009

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States. Early detection of breast cancer is crucial. The 5-year survival rate of a stage one diagnosis is 98 percent. Stage two still has a very high 5-year survival rate of 88 percent.

Take charge of your health by performing routine breast self-exams and scheduling regular mammograms. Having trouble remembering how often you should do these? You're not alone, but there's an easy way to remember. As part of Procter & Gamble's (P&G) partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., the GIVE HOPE program seeks to educate women about breast cancer and the importance of early detection in hopes of saving lives. You can visit www.mypinkplan.com to learn more and use an interactive online tool to create a customized Early Detection Plan using e-mails, text messages, RSS feeds and calendars for clinical and self-exam …

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Cancer Risk And Screening Not Affected By Breast Implants

Friday, December 11th, 2009

http://www.theplasticsurgerychannel.com Cancer risk and screening process is not negatively, or positively, affected by having breast implants. Watch on this week’s Plastic Surgery News.

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A volunteer empathizes with breast cancer patients

Friday, December 11th, 2009

After 35 years of battling breast cancer and 22 surgeries, Mimma offers her support to breast cancer patients by volunteering at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend Kickboxing Fitness

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

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Think Pink Kick Cancer's Butt - Kickboxing exercise class at Golds Gym Middletown.

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Spinathon for Breast Cancer Awareness at Golds Gym

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

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Cindy and Darci lead a Spinathon for Breast Cancer Awareness at Golds Gym Middletown. Great fitness, exercise and great cause.

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Breast Cancer Patients Pay High Insurance Premiums

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome. I am so thrilled you could join us today as we mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month right here at the White House.

And I want to thank Jill so much for that kind introduction, as well as her phenomenal work that she's done to educate young women about this disease.

I think Jill is one of those examples of how one passionate advocate can really make a difference, and we are grateful to you for your leadership and the successes that you've had in your work. And most of all, I am grateful to you for your friendship, as always.

I also want to thank Tina Tchen, who many of you already know for her outstanding work as Director of the Office of Public Engagement. Tina, thank you so much. And I want to take a moment — yes, let's give Tina — (applause.) I don't want to step on your applause, Tina.

And I also want to take a moment to recognize all of the survivors and the advocates who are here today who have worked so hard and for so long …

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Reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

In addition to treatment, regular exercise, and maintaining a low fat diet and healthy weight have also been proven to reduce one’s risk of recurrence.

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