breast cancer awareness month

Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of breast cancer. According to BreastCancer.Org, today there are many risk factors that have contributed to more women being diagnosed with breast cancer. Most breast cancers are actually not inherited (only about 5% to 10% are); this means there are many things you can do to lower your risk of being diagnosed...

The title says it all! Why have only ONE month to be aware? And why only one type of cancer?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women aged 50 and older get a mammography every two years while other organizations recommend screenings every year starting at age 40. However, women who are at a high risk for breast cancer (eg: those with a family history) are encouraged to receive regular screenings and may ne

El Paso Ghost Tours will be doing a benefit tour in downtown El Paso tonight from 8pm to 11pm! All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. It will be a minimum donation of $15 to attend. They will also be raffling out a limited edition Susan G...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Chevrolet service customers have the option of donating their $5, $10 and $25 service rebates for oil changes and brake pad service to the American Cancer Society.

October is national breast cancer awareness month so schedule your annual mammogram and encourage your loved ones to do the same. Early detection can save lives, therefore be prepared to meet with your doctor by reviewing the “Questions to Ask the Doctor About Breast Cancer” series brought to you by Susan B. Komen for the Cure. The series (also available in Spanish) includes 14 topic cards that co

The first Pink Glove Dance video was so popular, there was a sequel made by health care professionals to show those affected by breast cancer that they're not alone. Dance along, and visit the Pink Glove Dance website for more, and you can even vote on your favorite Pink Glove Dance video...

The Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon made this fun video for Breast Cancer Awareness, and we thought it would be great to share with you in case you hadn't seen it! Spread the awareness with this fun video and dance...

There are tons of ways you can help support Breast Cancer Awareness this month. Coming up this Saturday, you can help raise awareness with the Pink Bras & Shirts Cover Me in Pink Photo Shoot with QK Magazine. QK Magazine has teamed up with Lujan Productions, Queen of Persia and Digital Mile Photography to conduct the benefit photo shoot on October 8th.

National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings.

There are a lot of things happening for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out this calendar from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure with different things happening around the country and on TV. Find out what's happening and get involved!

Part two of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month information picks up right where we left off last time, with symptoms and diagnosis. How do you find out you have it, and what treatments are available?