POLL: Like Angelina Jolie, would you take the BRCA genetic test to learn your breast cancer risk?
Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed in the NY Times about getting a preventive double mastectomy. She did this because she tested positive as a carrier of the BRCA gene. If one tests positive for this genetic mutation, one has up to a 65% lifetime risk of getting breast cancer. If one tests positive
What is your favorite cancer related nonprofit organization?
Hello friends! I'd would like to host a fundraiser in the near future, but wanted to get your input on your favorite nonprofit organization. Who ever has the most votes by the end of next week will be the beneficiary of the fundraiser. Learn more about each nonprofit here: Susan G. Komen for the
In your community, what is the biggest challenge to healthy eating?
While most of us know the importance of eating healthfully, less than half of low-income American families actually prepare nutritious meals most days of the week.* We can point to plenty of reasons why eating healthy is a challenge: fresh fruits and vegetables can be more expensive, healthy foods
Inspirational Messages for Breast Cancer Victims
"With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer." -Betsey Johnson Most of us in this cause know someone who has been a victim of breast cancer and some of us are victims ourselves.
Why is this campaign important to you?