Friday, October 26, 2012
Resources for women fighting breast cancer that your doctor doesn't offer.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like she's being targeted by a bright spotlight and a banner that says, "Cancer patient." But now more than ever, there are resources for women that will put the spotlight back on their work, their accomplishments and their life—and change that banner to simply read, "Woman." Locally, women with cancer can get complimentary beauty sessions through the Look Good Feel Better program, a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The foods on your plate can help protect against breast cancer and prevent other diseases as well.
This year, an estimated 226,870 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Of those, close to 40,000 will die of the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk of the disease. Genetic risk factors account for a mere 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases. Lifestyle factors, such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and following a health diet can cut a woman’s risk of the disease by more than one-third. “The single most important thing you can do to prevent breast cancer and other disease is to keep your immune system strong and healthy at all times,” explains HealthBarn USA founder Stacey Antine, M.S., R.D., …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Generally speaking, a woman in New Jersey has a one in 77 chance of getting breast cancer, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has a one in 232 chance of getting the disease, and a woman 20 years her senior has a one in 42 probability, according to the website. “Although we aren’t certain, the cause of breast cancer in younger women is likely caused by a genetic predisposition,” says Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., the medical oncologist director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While breast cancer treatment in young women is often effective, the chance of recovery tends to be worse in women under 40. Breast tissue …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Saint Barnabas will hold the symposium among a myriad of events.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Department of Psychosocial Support Services in the Cancer Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center will sponsor a free Breast Cancer Symposium on Monday, October 29 from 6-9 p.m. in the hospital’s Islami Auditorium. Richard Michaelson, MD, Chief Medical Director, and a multidisciplinary team of experts will address how to make the most of your doctor visits, lymphedema reduction and innovative treatments, employment and insurance issues and treatment for anxiety and depression. A light dinner will be provided and free parking will be available in the main visitors’ lot. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in women, next to lung cancer, according to the American Cancer …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The second annual event helps raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness.
The Livingston Senior, Youth and Leisure Services and Livingston Health Department are getting ready to hold its 2nd annual “Zumba for the Cure Fundraiser” to support October Breast Cancer Awareness month. The event will be held this Saturday, October 20 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Senior Community Center. The event features a lot of door prizes and raises funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, said Delores Keller of the Livingston Health Department. There's a suggest donation of $5. Door prizes donated by several local vendors such as Beauty Couture Skin Care Boutique, Shalom Nails, Tutto Fresco, dinner at The Madison Hotel, Rosie’s Nails in Roseland, Subway Hair Salon in Millburn, Livingston ShopRite and more. Breast cancer is the …
Friday, October 12, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups nearby: Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson holds a support group in Spanish for women with breast cancer the first and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. in room 6114A in the Seton building. To register or for more information, contact Victoria Pacheco at 973-616-0514. The Cancer Instutute of NJ (CINJ) in cooperation with Saint …
Monday, October 8, 2012
The township shows their support for breast cancer awareness.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Livingston Health Department's Nursing Division is doing their part to keep the public informed about breast cancer. On Friday, the department held a “Tie a Pink Ribbon” Ceremony at the gazebo on the Oval. The department distributed educational information, posters and hand outs to residents to help them understand the dangers of breast cancer. The information eas donated by the Susan G. Komen foundation and Saint Barnabas Breast Center. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in women, next to lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. For women, about one in 36 deaths are caused by breast cancer. Approximately 39,510 women will die from breast cancer in 2012. …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause locally and beyond.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in Long Valley and beyond: Pig Roast BBQ For the Cure When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 3pm Where: Stirling Elks Lodge, 1138 Valley Road, Sterling. Pricing: $25 at the door Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 9am Where: New Jersey Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 8am Where: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park & West Side Ave, Jersey City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 8 am Where: Military Park…
Friday, October 5, 2012
The Livingston Health Department will be holding a ceremony on Friday morning.
The Livingston Health Department's Nursing Division is doing their part to keep the public informed about breast cancer. On Friday, the department will be holding a “Tie a Pink Ribbon” Ceremony from 12-1 p.m. in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness at the gazebo on the Oval. To honor October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, the department will be distributing educational information, posters, and hand-outs to residents. The information will be donated by the Susan G. Komen foundation and Saint Barnabas Breast Center. The event is free and for all age groups. Pink balloons will mark the site. In case of rain ,the event will move inside Town Hall.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Maplewood's GenWealth hosted first annual event in support of breast cancer research.
On Saturday morning, more than 70 women, men and children participated in the first annual GenWealth Walks for Hope, a three-mile walk through Maplewood Village to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research. The event raised a total of $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF). The walk was led by Risa Olinsky, owner and president of "Count on Yourself Coaching," and GenWealth Group's founders Michael and Cherie Leanza and team members Braden Shipke and Kim DiBlasi. The Leanzas were inspired to launch the walk when DiBlasi's mother was diagnosed last year with Stage 4 breast cancer. Walkers shared stories of how breast cancer has touched their families. The Noble family were participating in memory of Lois C. …
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