Beacon of Hope: Ribbons atop Vigo County Courthouse herald Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Social isolation speeds up growth of breast cancer

By: dustgeer

U.S. researchers found a depressing, socially isolated environment can alter the biology of a disease and speed up the growth of breast cancer, according to media report Wednesday.     The findings, published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, showed that social isolation can actually change the expression of genes ...

2 months ago

Of Pink Footballs, Poolside Catwalk and Breast Cancer!

By: myVox

Breast Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths  in women aged 20-49. But the popular misconception surrounding the ailment is that it is a "grandma's disease." Therefore the need that the awareness of the causes of the disease, its prevention and detection be brought to the notice of young women of this world. How does one do that? ...

about 1 month ago

Chicago Bears Will Be Wearing Pink

By: ladym33

Chicago Bear Greg Olsen has been wearing a pink breast cancer bracelet on his wrist non stop for the last 8 years ever since his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer.  In upcoming games Olsen and other Bears will be wearing a little more than a pink bracelent.  They will be wearing they will be wearing pink cleats, helmet, decals, ...

about 1 month ago

Pretty in Pink: Organic Bug Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

By: BethBot

I'm not what you would call a "girly-girl," being far more comfortable in jeans and sandals than I've ever been in heels and a skirt. However, I understand that finding beauty products which are both good for you and good for the environment, is pretty hard for women across the board. That's why it's important to recognize companies making a ...

about 1 month ago