As we come to a close of Breast Cancer Awareness Month here in October, we like to take a look at different breast cancer organizations that held events throughout October. Breast Cancer Organizations come in all different sizes and from …
You may know that it is very important for every woman to get screened for breast cancer. However, do you know what all a mammogram entails? Is it a word you are familiar with or is it just another …
As most of us already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This month will be filled with a whole lot of emotion, support, awareness and PINK!
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) Organization
The National Breast …
Pink, Pink, Pink! Throughout October, You may find Pink Ribbons all over (yogurt boxes, t-shirts, hats, bagels..) to represent Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let’s help you learn a little bit of information behind this widespread form of cancer.
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Ovarian cancer occurs when cancerous, abnormal cells spread on the ovaries, killing off healthy cells.
Did you know Ovarian Cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer? A major cause of this cancer’s high fatality rate is the difficulty …
Prostate cancer is represented by a light blue ribbon throughout the month of September (You may remember September is childhood cancer awareness month, too).
Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland, situated between the bladder and the rectum in …
Get out your Gold Ribbons! On September 1, 2011, Barack Obama proclaimed that September 2011 is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The Facts About Childhood Cancer:
- Each year in the United States approximately 12,400 children from birth to
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Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Yup, it’s that time of year again! We’d like to share some steps you can take toward preventing breast cancer as well as some research about diagnosis, staging, treatment and …
Cancer. Who would have ever thought it could be so common? Statistics show that half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes. This equates to approximately 11.7 million people …
Chances are that you or people you know and care about have been affected by cancer. When cancer strikes, you may be bombarded with terms that you have never heard of before. We are here to help you learn the …
Anyone who has had to deal with cancer knows the financial responsibility that comes along with it. Don’t panic! There are many resources out there to help cancer patients and survivors in need of financial help.
When dealing with the …