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Cancer vaccine combination therapy shows survival benefit in breast cancer

Tuesday May 15 2012

( University of California - Davis Health System ) A vaccine that targets cancer cells in combination with the drug letrozole, a standard hormonal therapy against breast cancer, significantly... Read on

“Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol” set for Tuesday

Monday May 14 2012

The 4th annual “Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol” will be held on Tuesday, May 15th in the 4th floor rotunda of the State Capitol. This is a public event. Read on

Chinese Study: 'Women with a Previous Induced Abortion Had a Significant Increased Risk of Breast Cancer'

Tuesday May 15 2012

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 15, 2012 / Christian Newswire / -- The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer notes that a Chinese study consisting of 1,351 subjects published in the Asian Pacific Journal... Read on

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Invests More Than $11 Million to Fight Breast Cancer in the Washington, D.C. Area

Wednesday May 16 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® today announced $4 million in new community grants to reach low-income, minority and uninsured women who fall through the healthcare gaps in the Washington, D.C. Read on

Annual Cancer Prevention Fair to be Held

Wednesday May 16 2012

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, and Cottage Health System to provide free and low-cost cancer screenings for uninsured and under-insured community members Read on

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How to Do a Partner Self Breast Exam : Horizontal Technique for Breast Exam

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CancerTeam .. Posted Jul 13 2009

Today marks my one year anniversary of being cancer free! I'm so happy! I love the videos

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PinkRibbons .. Posted Jul 13 2009

Here is a great breast cancer support group link! Check it out!

http://www.bcsupport.org/

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DiabetesII .. Posted Jul 13 2009

I found several links with information on healthy eating habits, diet, and nutrition for cancer prevention:

1) http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_cancer_prevention.htm

2) http://www.mamashealth.com/book/bcan2.asp

3) http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/low-fat-diet0505

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Feel Your Boobies

Feel Your Boobies® was founded in 2004 after Leigh Hurst was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33. What originally started as a few fun... Learn more

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BreastCancer.org

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing up-to-date breast cancer information and support.

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Susan G Komen for the cure

We're working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the... Learn more

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Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation works to eradicate breast cancer and improve the quality of women's health through innovative research,... Learn more

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