"Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" shares the wisdom of breast cancer survivors with the newly diagnosed. What's your story?
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on everything from enduring surgery and chemotherapy to how to deal with hair loss. While there are many local resources and support groups available in Watertown, women can also find comfort in a sisterhood of survivors who have already been in their shoes. Best selling author and breast cancer survivor Barbara Delinsky has gathered the wisdom of hundreds of breast cancer survivors who are eager to inspire those who are new to the “breast cancer sisterhood.” She shares all of the stories and tidbits she found in her book "Uplift: Secrets from the …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. The Watertown Firefighters Union, Local 1347, is selling T-shirts this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Proceeds go to support breast cancer research. Shirts cost $15 for short sleeve and $20 for long sleeve, and they can be purchased from Firefighters Union President Tom Thibaut at tommytwfd@aol.com or 617-605-8317. Looking for something pink for you car? You can purchase Wipe Out Breast Cancer windshield wipers from Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Galen Street, as well as at the service center at Toyota of …
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In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
One in eight American women and one 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. Mount Auburn Hospital has a number of support groups at its campus in Cambridge. Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Vernon Cancer Center offers a Breast Cancer Support Group for women currently in treatment for breast cancer. It provides women an opportunity to gain emotional support through discussion of concerns related to diagnosis and treatment. The group…
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Jenna Lafont
10:55 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Love the pink but where is the support for CHILDHOOD CANCER? GOLD! I did't see it anywhere. What a shame. more ›