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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Susan G. Komen Under Fire: Nation's Largest Breast Cancer Charity Defends Their Record

Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, the debate rages on about the impact of all the "awareness" campaigns. Some critics feel decades o...

Assessing Your Breast Cancer Risk

Rebecca Booth, MD | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Rebecca Booth, MD

So who is at risk? The answer is most of us.

Thousands Race for the Cure at the Pyramids: PHOTOS

Jennifer Utz | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Jennifer Utz

Unlike the United States and Europe, where breast cancer is openly discussed, and self-checking and screening is common, it is extremely stigmatized in Egypt, along with much of the Middle East.

In Defense of Meghan McCain

Mona Gable | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Mona Gable

I'm all for more women running for office. God knows, we need more women in Congress. But when did it become acceptable for female candidates not to be smart? Or accomplished? Or able to think?

Breast Cancer Awareness: Another Reason Doctors Should Practice Emotional Intelligence

Natalie Holder-Winfield | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Natalie Holder-Winfield

In an age when the business of health care seems to be squeezing the empathy out of patient care, Emotional Intelligence is an invaluable tool for helping medical professionals develop trust.

How You And Your Daughter Can Fight For A Breast Cancer Cure

Cristina Carlino | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Cristina Carlino

We all share that gift, the power to enhance the lives of those with breast cancer. What it takes is for us to offer our love, blessings and courage to those who need us.

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Product Month (VIDEO)

Erin Gibson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Comedy
Erin Gibson

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Pink House: White House To Become 'Pink House' For Breast Cancer Month

AP | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

WASHINGTON — The White House became the "Pink House" Thursday night for breast cancer awareness. President Barack Obama announced via Twitter e...

It's Time for Breast Cancer Prevention Month

Jeanne Rizzo | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Jeanne Rizzo

It's that pink time of year again, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But when virtually every American has been touched by the disease, who among us is n...

Sunday Comics Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer

Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact

Over 50 Sunday comics will be going pink this weekend to raise awareness about breast cancer. The special pink comic strips will appear in national ne...

Elizabeth Hurley, Evelyn Lauder: Two Decades Of Breast Cancer Awareness

AP | SAMANTHA CRITCHELL | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact

NEW YORK — The breast cancer awareness movement's dynamic duo, Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley, have watched their audience evolve in nearly ...

Real Things You Can Do to Prevent Breast Cancer

Christina Pirello | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Christina Pirello

Every single idea here is accessible, easy, natural and should be at the top of every woman's list. Wouldn't it be nice if we only wore pink because we liked it?

Prevent Breast Cancer One Woman At A Time

Evelyn Lauder | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Evelyn Lauder

We cannot underestimate the importance of communicating to women everywhere that they need to see their doctors regularly and get a mammogram annually if they are over the age of 40. It's so important. Don't leave it for an extra year.

Guys: How To Help Your Loved One Beat Breast Cancer

John W. Anderson | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
John W. Anderson

You're a guy, and your loved one has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. She could be your wife, your mom, your sister, your daughter, your friend, your coworker. What the heck are you going to do?

Best Breasts Is A Booby Trap

Susan Harrow | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Susan Harrow

I know flashing your flesh sells magazine covers and gets people involved in polls, but I find it discouraging at best. These pushed up, pushed out, primped up breasts would lead anyone's mind directly to one thing. I include myself so I won't blame you for being one of them.

In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Top Ten Things Young Survivors (Probably) Don't Want to Hear

Marika Holmgren | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Marika Holmgren

And also, here are some of the things that people actually said to me during treatment that made my heart sing and reminded me that I was never alone.

What Yoga Can Do For Breast Cancer Survivors

Lauren Cahn | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Lauren Cahn

Yoga cannot guarantee breast cancer survival. But what I learned, and what I believe my students learned is that yoga can reacquaint and reconnect you with your body.

Evelyn Lauder: Making Breast Cancer A Factor Of The Past

Huffington Post | Priyanka Boghani | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us, it's only natural to honor Evelyn Lauder, the daughter-in-law of cosmetics guru, Estée Lauder, and the genius behind the ubiquitous and symbolic pink ribbon, which she co-developed in 1992.

Breast Cancer, Integrative Medicine, and Vitamin D

Dr. Soram Khalsa | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Soram Khalsa

The data supporting vitamin D is so strong and every year getting stronger. Why don't we take action now? How many more women need to get breast cancer or die from it before we make a move?

The NFL in Pink and Other October Breast Cancer Surprises

Trish Kinney | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Trish Kinney

The very symbol of American macho respected, supported, and honored American womanhood by acknowledging a disease that attacks the most visibly feminine part of ourselves.

White House Pink Ribbon Installed For Breast Cancer Awareness

Huffington Post | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact

Nearly 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and the White House is showing its support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Mont...

Breast Cancer: How We're Winning The War

CNNhealth.com | Jacob Goldstein | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

Although more than 190,000 people will get a breast cancer diagnosis this year, many of them will go on to live cancer-free lives because of improveme...

The Dark Night: Secret To Breast Cancer Prevention?

Dr. Nicholas Perricone | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Nicholas Perricone

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our blog will be dedicated to sharing important scientific information on the prevention of this disease.

Celebrating Breast Cancer Month On A Pink Plane With Melissa Etheridge (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Alana B. Elias Kornfeld | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Alana B. Elias Kornfeld

It's fitting that my first blog post, after much agonizing over how to introduce myself to you, comes at the beginning of Breast Cancer Month--or as I like to call it Breast Health Month (thank you for that brilliant rewording, Dr. Christiane Northrup!).

NFL Players Pretty In Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The New York Times | JUDY BATTISTA | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact

THE NEW YORK TIMES: As part of the N.F.L.'s support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, players will be wearing hot pink gear starting Sunda...