When Jennifer Waller found out she had colon cancer last month the 32-year old mother of two knew she wanted to fight back and raise awareness for early screening.
If you have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be tough to know what to say or how to approach that person. Here are eight tips on how to do it.
When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)
Mammography is widely recognized as the “gold standard” in detecting breast cancer. Additionally, today’s mammograms expose the breast to much less radiation compared with those in the past and are more accurate. It’s recommended that women begin an annual mammogram at age 40...
John Lunardo of Hazlet's been under treatment for breast cancer for years. But he says a positive attitude keeps him going — and his doctors say it helps fight the disease.
The American Cancer Society now says women should start mammograms later in life and get fewer of them, a stance that puts the trusted group closer to an influential government task force's advice.