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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Does Mammography Really Save Lives?

Staying Well: Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk or Find Breast Cancer Early

Does Mammography Really Save Lives?
Since 1990, more and more women have been surviving breast cancer, in part because of early detection. Mammograms – x-rays of the breast – are the most common tool for finding breast cancer early in women who have no symptoms.
However, during the last year, there have been many conflicting messages about the role of mammograms in saving lives from breast cancer. Because doctors can't always tell from a mammogram whether an abnormal area is cancerous, some worry the screening test leads to too many false positives and unnecessary biopsies that can cause women a lot of anxiety. The flip side is that mammograms aren’t perfect; they can miss some cancers, too. There is also new concern about "overdiagnosis" – the idea that some breast cancers might not need to be treated because they would never become life-threatening.
Despite these limitations, there’s plenty of evidence that mammograms offer substantial benefit for women starting in their 40's.
The American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms for women age 40 and older, along with a breast exam by a health care professional. Women at high risk for the disease should get an MRI annually, as well. A strong family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer, prior chest radiation therapy, and carrying BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations put women at increased risk for the disease. In addition, all women should be aware of how their breasts normally look and feel and report any changes to a doctor right away.
To learn more about what the current research says about mammography and to find out what else you can do to help lower your risk of breast cancer, check out this video featuring Otis Brawley, MD, the American Cancer Society’s Chief Medical Officer, and Len Lichtenfeld, MD, the Society’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer. You can also learn more at cancer.org/breastcancer.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

More People Are Surviving Cancer!!

The CDC says more people are surviving cancer, with breast cancer survivors having the highest number. Praise God!!

 
Women diagnosed with breast cancer made up the largest share of cancer survivors, at 22 percent, followed by men with prostate cancer, at 19 percent.

Read more about it at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer

Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball Logo






The pink bats are back! For the 7th year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Major League Baseball are Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer to help your home team hit one out of the ballpark in the quest to end breast cancer forever.

To show their support of Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer, Major League Baseball players, coaches and umpires will sport pink wristbands and pink ribbon decals on Mother’s Day, May 8th. Louisville Slugger has produced and donated pink bats that hundreds of players will also be using on that day and that fans may purchase as a commemorative gift for loved ones. The bats, along with specially designed Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer merchandise, are available for purchase online at the mlb.com shop and at ballparks nationwide. Fans will also proudly wear their pink attire in “Pink Zones” at all home games on May 8th.

As part of this celebration, Major League Baseball and Susan G. Komen for the Cure are inviting fans everywhere to join in the action through the 3rd Annual Honorary Bat Girl Contest. Individuals that embody passion and dedication for the breast cancer movement will be selected as Honorary Bat Girls for each club and will be celebrated on-field during the game. If you know someone who is a devoted baseball fan and has a compelling personal story and a true passion and commitment to the fight against breast cancer, you may nominate her at the Honorary Bat Girl Contest site. You may also vote for your favorite Honorary Bat Girl on the same site. Nominations end on April 14, 2011 and winners will be announced on Monday, May 2, 2011. 

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Bowl for the Cure

Bowl for the Cure

Bowl for the Cure logo





Susan G. Komen for the Cure is pleased to be the recipient of funds raised through Bowl for the Cure®, an initiative organized by the United States Bowling Congress through The Bowling Foundation. Since the program’s inception in 2000, Bowl for the Cure® has raised more than $7 million for Komen for the Cure while raising bowlers’ awareness about breast cancer screening, treatment and support.

USBC’s bowling leagues designate one league session of their choice each season as a Bowl for the Cure® event. February is Bowl for the Cure® month, a time when USBC leagues across the nation often organize Bowl for the Cure® events. Bowlers can designate one league night to donate a specific amount, such as a nickel per pin, or stage pledge nights, raffles and auctions. Local bowling associations also are encouraged to team up with Komen Affiliates to conduct a Bowl for the Cure® event for the entire community in their service area. For more information about Bowl for the Cure®, visit http://www.bowlforthecure.com/.  

Program Information


Program / Partner Name: Bowl for the Cure®
Program Active: September 1, 2009 – December 31, 2011
Total Contributions to Date: More than $7 million
Years of Partnership: 10 years
The Bowling Foundation is a member of the Komen Million Dollar Council. 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Cleaning for a Reason

Cleaning for a Reason

If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word
to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once
per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up
and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason
will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the
service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners
to help these women. It's our job to pass the word and let them know that there
are people out there that care. Be a blessing to someone and pass this
information along.

 
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/

SLC- Race for the Cure

2011 Salt Lake City Race for the Cure

The 2011 Race date is May 7! Save the date!

In the upcoming days we will register as a team... I'll let you know when its done so you can sign up as well. I believe its $25 to register.