November 6, 2013 · In The Media
Have you been wondering why more men are sporting mustaches (or beards) during November? This explosion of facial hair is for Movember (November + Mustache) , an event that raises awareness for prostate cancer and men’s…
October 31, 2013 · Breast Cancer
In the last few years, breast cancer awareness campaigns have seen significant success. According to the director of Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade , Dr. Marc Hurlbert, prevention will be the primary focus for…
October 20, 2013 · Events & Fundraising
Throughout October, the nation has really come together to show its support through numerous charitable events in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month . So, we thought it might be a great idea to provide our…
October 15, 2013 · Breast Cancer
During the month of October, you’ll be hearing a lot about breast cancer awareness , and you’ll see plenty of related advertisements on TV. Some of these may encourage you to get screened or help support ongoing breast…
October 8, 2013 · Cancer Support
To show our appreciation for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and all that it has helped to accomplish, we'd like to share this new infographic! Click on this thumbnail to see the full image: Looking at…
October 6, 2013 · Cancer Support
“My mother fought cancer for almost a decade and died at 56,” was the beginning of Angelina Jolie’s influential New York Times article on her recent double mastectomy . The 38-year-old actress is widely known not only…
September 29, 2013 · Cancer Community
The first Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also referred to as BCAM, was observed in the United States in 1985. Since then, the country has emphasized the widespread importance of this month by referring to it as National…
September 19, 2013 · Cancer Community
In addition to Prostate Cancer Awareness Month , September also helps promote awareness for leukemia and lymphoma , two diseases that are not well understood by the public. If you started asking anyone around you about…
September 12, 2013 · Cancer Treatment
As a parent, you probably take plenty of steps to protect your children from the plethora of nasty germs that can be found in various classroom environments around the country at this time of year. However, you might be…
September 8, 2013 · Cancer Community
Did you know that September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? This is a special time reserved in remembrance of the children we have lost, those who have been saved, and the families who have had to face…
August 31, 2013 · Cancer Community
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in men, and yet it is one of the last things you’ll ever hear a guy talking about. This is something we would like to change during September, as it is…
August 21, 2013 · Health & Wellness
Surely most people have heard how the regular use of tanning beds can put them at risk for developing skin cancer . Yet, it seems like plenty of women are still flirting with this danger. A new study suggests that about…