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Volleyball fundraiser for breast cancer

Queens Courier - 47 minutes ago

Cardozo and Francis Lewis High School put their rivalry on hold and “went pink” for a volleyball match to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

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Washington Sketch: Seeing a setback in the race against breast cancer
Washington Post - Tue Nov 24, 12:00 am ET
Nancy Brinker, the breast cancer activist who painted the world pink, was feeling blue.
Making a difference in the fight against cancer
Gaylord Herald Times - Mon Nov 30, 2:31 am ET
GRAYLING -- Becky Shires-Cwiek who is the president of the Michigan Breast Cancer Coalition and the field coordinator for the state of Michigan for the National Breast Cancer Coalition will hold a presentation, “Making a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Grayling Ramada Inn
State medical chief weighs in on controversial breast cancer screening report
Wilton Bulletin - Wed Nov 25, 12:08 am ET
Dr. Kathleen LaVorgna, president of the Connecticut State Medical Society, took issue with a controversial report released last week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, saying women under 50 should not be routinely screened for breast cancer.
Study could save costs for breast cancer patients
La Crosse Tribune - Fri Nov 27, 11:55 pm ET
A blood test could reduce the number of MRI scans for somebreast cancer patients, according to a Gundersen Lutheran MedicalFoundation research project.
Letters: Don't ignore threat of cancer
Bennington Banner - Mon Nov 30, 1:45 am ET
Breast cancer remains the most common form of cancer among women in this country, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed. In Vermont alone this year, 480 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Because of early detection 15,000 breast cancer deaths were avoided.
Protein from pregnancy hormone may prevent breast cancer
EurekAlert! - Tue Nov 24, 1:21 pm ET
( American Association for Cancer Research ) Researchers have found that hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer. This protein, alpha-fetoprotein, may serve as a viable, well-tolerated agent for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer, according to findings published in Cancer Prevention Research.
Woman battling breast cancer gets unexpected help from stranger
WREX-TV Rockford - Fri Nov 27, 10:25 pm ET
As the holiday season kicks in to full gear, a lot of people will donate money, or volunteer their time to help others. But the giving spirit doesn't just have to happen during the holidays.
Firefighters show their lighter side
The Mesquite News - Mon Nov 30, 1:42 am ET
Pink is the color of choice for Mesquite firefighters this week. The firefighters will be wearing pink T-shirts through Friday as part of their efforts to increase breast cancer awareness.
You can protect yourself from breast cancer
Herald & Review - Tue Nov 24, 4:10 pm ET
Dear Suzy: I had a mastectomy this summer, and I am scared tolose my other breast, too. I recently found out about you andbought your "24-Hour" book and it has some information, but I wantmore guidance, specifically as it pertains to breast cancer. Whatelse can you tell me?
Report: Hormones Produced During Pregnancy Inhibit Breast Cancer Growth
WROC Rochester - Tue Nov 24, 3:35 pm ET
Researchers may be on track to finding a preventive for breast cancer.