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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Finding Silver Linings During Breast Cancer

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 12.23.2012 | Healthy Living
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

Pain and sadness are important and valuable feelings that need to be processed during and after any rotten experience. The beauty of Silver Linings is that they don't take away the rain. Rather, they provide an umbrella.

Is This the Best Way to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research?

Hayley Rose Horzepa | Posted 12.22.2012 | Women
Hayley Rose Horzepa

By continuing to condone the use of this terminology in breast cancer awareness campaigns, women send the message that we're okay with the objectification of women and our "boobies."

Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer

Posted 10.21.2012 | Black Voices

Breast cancer affects women of all races and ethnicities, but unfortunately, it has disproportionately affected many women in the black community. ...

Why A Mastectomy Was The Best Choice For Me

Amy Curran Baker | Posted 12.21.2012 | Healthy Living
Amy Curran Baker

I decided that I would undergo a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. I remember the frustration I felt at not having the mastectomy sooner. I wanted to fast track the whole thing. I wanted those things off yesterday.

Save the Ta-Tas, Save Women?

Jessica S. Holmes | Posted 12.19.2012 | Women
Jessica S. Holmes

"Save the ta-tas." The bumper sticker glared back at me as I made my morning commute to work as a breast cancer researcher, as if I needed reminding that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

WATCH: 'I Didn't Think That Men Could Get Breast Cancer'

Posted 10.19.2012 | Healthy Living

Harvey Singer was touched by breast cancer for the first time after his mother and sister were diagnosed one month apart. And later, Singer himself wa...

Why We All Need to Be Aware of Breast Cancer This Month

Cecilia Attias | Posted 12.18.2012 | Women
Cecilia Attias

We all have the power to equip ourselves with knowledge of the causes and symptoms of breast cancer, and October's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign does an excellent job of reminding us of just that.

Women Rely on Planned Parenthood for Critical Breast Health Care. Period.

Rachel B. Fleischer | Posted 12.18.2012 | Politics
Rachel B. Fleischer

It's sad that Planned Parenthood opponents are playing politics with women's health, but it's also true that Planned Parenthood doctors and nurses will continue doing what they do best: providing basic and crucial health care for the women (and men) who need it.

My Story: ‘You Don’t Need A Lump To Have Breast Cancer’

Liesl Voosen Fields | Posted 12.18.2012 | Healthy Living
Liesl Voosen Fields

The pinking of October has brought much awareness to breast cancer, but this rare form -- Inflammatory Breast Cancer -- is still largely unknown and is often believed to be under-reported due to its late diagnosis.

Another Reason To Eat Your Veggies: Breast Health

Posted 10.18.2012 | Black Voices

Broccoli and Brussels sprouts have their place on both sides of the good vs. good for you debate, but regardless of which side you're on, researchers ...

Celebrating My Mother at 90

Joanne Tombrakos | Posted 12.17.2012 | Women
Joanne Tombrakos

My mother celebrates 90 years today. She's asked me to keep it a secret. To tell people she is only 89. For some reason, she seems to think this sounds better. I beg to differ. Here's why.

Interview With Author Racelle Rosett: Dying, Living, Surviving Breast Cancer

Janice Taylor | Posted 12.17.2012 | Healthy Living
Janice Taylor

Racelle Rosett, award-winning author, breast cancer survivor and blogger shares her thoughts on dying, living and surviving breast cancer with Janice Taylor, life and wellness coach.

October 17th Is BRA Day!

Nancy Stordahl | Posted 10.17.2012 | Impact
Nancy Stordahl

If the backers of this bill and BRA Day wish to get behind every woman in the United States who has had breast cancer and wishes to have reconstruction options offered to her, then I'm all for it. Until then, no thank you.

Mom Fights Breast Cancer With Acts of Kindness

oswego.patch.com | Posted 10.17.2012 | Impact

Kim Jewett may have been diagnosed for the second time with breast cancer, but rather than dwell on it she has chosen “to inspire” instead. Thr...

My Cancer Isn't Pink -- So Why Do You Want It To Be?

Erika Lade | Posted 12.17.2012 | Women
Erika Lade

I was suddenly spurned out into the churning, frenetic nature of Manhattan with beguiling news. I had cancer. And pretty bad, too.

Why This Mississippi Farmer Wants Attention For The 1 Percent

The Huffington Post | Ann Brenoff | Posted 10.17.2012 | Fifty

For years, Dale Pillow knew he had a hard lump under his left breast but he didn't think much about it. Breast cancer was a woman's disease, he figure...

Flash Mob Reminds New Yorkers to 'Feel Your Boobies'

HooplaHa | Posted 12.16.2012 | Good News
HooplaHa

A chain of 700 bras certainly got people passing through Union Square Park to take notice and remember, "if you got them, you got to check them!" Watch our behind-the-scenes video of the entire flash mob!

Healing Breast Cancer's Emotional Pain Through Yoga

Derek Beres | Posted 12.16.2012 | Healthy Living
Derek Beres

While we as a culture continue looking for a cure -- or now, more likely, cures -- we have at least learned a few things about helping people recover from cancer treatment programs, namely chemotherapy. One such device is yoga.

Dating After Breast Cancer

SidneyAnne Stone | Posted 12.16.2012 | Women
SidneyAnne Stone

Many of us are young, single and have our whole lives ahead of us -- dating, sex and love should not be off the table.

Sweet! Farmers Plant Pink Pumpkins For Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted 10.15.2012 | Impact

Sure, October is typically the time when pumpkins get carved into creepy-looking creatures. But some farmers are taking back their bulbous fall fruit ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 'There Is Hope After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis'

Eloise Caggiano | Posted 12.14.2012 | Healthy Living
Eloise Caggiano

When I think back to the fear and uncertainty I felt after being diagnosed, I also think about all that I've learned from this experience. I've learned how something good can come out of something bad.

Do You Get Mammograms? (POLL)

Posted 10.17.2012 | MarloThomas

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NFL Pink Campaign Gives Just 5% To Charity

Posted 10.12.2012 | Impact

They’re big and burly and knock people down to the ground for a living. But during October, NFL players flaunt their feminine sides by sporting pink...

My Most Memorable Breast Cancer Patient

Robert Tornambe, M.D. | Posted 12.12.2012 | Healthy Living
Robert Tornambe, M.D.

I hate this disease because of what it did to Gloria and too many women worldwide. Until a cure is found, please learn and perform breast self-exam religiously and get a mammogram as prescribed by your doctor.

Is The NFL's Breast Cancer Campaign A Scam?

Jezebel | Posted 10.12.2012 | Women

Have you noticed that during the month of October, the NFL suddenly becomes intensely concerned with making sure you're aware of breast cancer? Pink j...