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A Girlfriend's Guide to Cancer; Sometimes the Best Advice Comes From Your Friends, Not Your Doctor” - ABC News Thursday October 11, 2007 Six women from ABC News sat down to “dish advice and share experiences” about their personal battles with cancer, from how to position a wig correctly, to the importance of choosing a doctor you are comfortable with. [more]
"How to Cope When Breast Cancer Returns" - WebMD Thursday October 11, 2007 When breast cancer comes back, how do you cope? How many survivors get on with the business of living - and the lessons to be learned from Elizabeth Edwards' very public battle with her own recurrence. [more]
"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and It Strikes Blacks Earlier, is More Lethal" - BlackAmericaWeb Tuesday October 02, 2007 The American Cancer Society estimated more than 19,000 black women would be diagnosed with breast cancer this year -- the second-most common cancer among black women, surpassed only by lung cancer. [more]
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday October 01, 2007 - Wednesday October 31, 2007 Cancer Care Local Events Location: Regional
How can you join the fight against cancer? Check out these events and programs to see how you can participate in fundraising efforts, support legislation on a local and national level, and help with activities in your area. [more]
Wednesday October 24, 2007 - Thursday October 25, 2007 Cancer Care Workshop: Guided Imagery Location: New York, NY
To attend or to get more information, please call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org. [more]
Thursday October 25, 2007 - Friday October 26, 2007 CancerCare for Kids® Workshop: Kids Group Location: Norwalk, CT
To attend or to get more information, please call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org. [more]
Friday October 26, 2007 - Saturday October 27, 2007 Cancer Care Clinic: Wigs Location: New York, NY
To attend or to get more information, please call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org. [more]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
NEW: Free Recipes for Breast Cancer Patients! Recipe October Focus: Constipation: Some cancer pain therapies can cause constipation. Battle back with this tasty recipe. [more]
