Cancer awareness ribbons have become ubiquitous---it seems as though every cancer has a corresponding ribbon, and many causes and other diseases also have their own ribbons and colors. Ribbons have become an easy way to align yourself with a...
Ever since the yellow rubber LiveStrong bracelet came out, awareness bracelets have been extremely popular. For cancer awareness, bracelets have become a way to show support for a loved one or a way to align yourself with the cause. The color that...
Many organizations and companies, including Estee Lauder, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Avon and even the Washington Redskins football team, have begun breast cancer awareness campaigns, but the original campaign was started in 1985. The campaign...
You seem to see them everywhere, those little pink ribbons, especially in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's interesting to learn about why people wear them and what they signify in the fight against breast cancer. After all,...
Breast cancer awareness products seem to be everywhere, and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to find specific merchandise. There are numerous websites selling pink ribbon products, as well as print catalogs that sell cancer awareness...
Breast cancer awareness means knowing risk factors, detection methods, symptoms and how to examine yourself. It also means educating yourself by seeking out reliable sources of information about breast cancer. Fortunately, the increase of breast...
At the end of September and beginning of October, the color pink suddenly appears to be ubiquitous. Products come in pink versions or have a pink ribbon added, food boxes have a pink ribbon on them, and magazines have cover stories about breast...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month marked its 25th anniversary in October 2009. Since its inception, it has grown to include national public service organizations, government agencies, professional medical associations and individuals of varied...
Rubber awareness bracelets are everywhere, promoting awareness about social issues like hunger (the white ONE bracelets) and prematurity (the March of Dimes glitter bracelets) to illnesses like heart disease and cancer. Some bracelets are more...
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women, but death rates from breast cancer have been declining since the 1990s, and new...
Breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of death in women, according to 2009 information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. The best way to detect breast cancer early is through a mammogram. The CDC recommends that women...
The NFL decided to use its popularity to help raise funding and awareness for breast cancer medical research by using the color pink to highlight uniforms, game balls and other accessories. October is breast cancer awareness month, and the NFL...
Since the inception of the yellow LIVESTRONG wristband in 2004, awareness bracelets have become ubiquitous.There are silicone and rubber bracelets for every type of cancer, various diseases and ailments, and even political and social causes. They...
Pink ribbon lapel pins symbolize the fight for researchers to find a cure for breast cancer. Many people wear these pins, especially during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Some people wear the pink ribbon lapel pin as a survivor...
Breast cancer is a common form of cancer in women, and millions of families have been impacted by the disease. There are many organizations devoted to finding a cure for breast cancer, educating the public about breast health and serving the needs...
Wearing jewelry that has been designed to raise breast cancer awareness is a popular and fashionable way to publicly demonstrate your commitment to finding a cure for breast cancer. It can also be a way to show support for a loved one who has been...
Breast cancer affects approximately 200,000 women per year in the U.S. alone, according to the American Cancer Society. With rising numbers is breast cancer patients, several organizations have come forward raising money for much needed research...
Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer advocate announced today that he is returning to professional cycling to raise money and awareness for cancer. "I am happy to announce that after talking with my children, my family...
In the United States, in the next 24 hours... 1,439 teens will attempt suicide; six of those attempts will end in death. (Every 100 minutes another teenager will commit suicide. Learn to recognize the warning signs.) 2,795 teenage girls will...
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in breast cells. According to the Mayo Clinic, breast cancer is the most common cancer after skin cancer in women. However, breast cancer rates have dropped likely due to the increase in breast cancer...
During October, officially dubbed Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society encourages everyone to wear a pink breast cancer pin to signify awareness of this disease. Even major retailers such as Estee Lauder, and organizations...
Many men and women buy and wear products that have a pink ribbon embossed or engraved on them. This symbol has become nationally understood to symbolize support for breast cancer research and awareness of breast cancer research needs. There are a...
Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure is a fundraising and educational event in support of breast cancer. The series of events include walks and running races commonly held in October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. United States' races are...
Potatoes are not only satisfying and filled with fiber, but they pack a nutritional punch offering you numerous vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and B complex, potassium, magnesium and iron. You can enjoy potatoes for breakfast...
Though rice is one of the most consumed food products in the world, cooking tender fluffy rice baffles many people. Rice is a nutritious complement to most any meal as it offers protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, iron, B vitamins and zinc....
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women in the United States as of 2007. Deaths from lung cancer surpass those from breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer combined. While many cancers may metastasize (spread) to...
Since its creation in the early 1990s, the pink ribbon has become internationally recognized as a symbol of breast cancer awareness. Supporters of the cause wear pink ribbons and other pink articles of clothing to increase awareness of the disease...
The stages of breast cancer are rated from 0 to 4. As with all cancer, the earlier the disease is detected, the better the chance of a full recovery. The National Institutes of Health reports that the earliest signs of breast cancer are...
On July 12, 2008, at 9:45 a.m., bystanders at Bayshore Park in Munising, Michigan, knew they were observing an extraordinary event. A crowd was cheering on two cyclists with trailers attached to their bikes as they departed the park with police...
A 5th grade teacher dared to changed the lives of thousands of people including his own. He started the victory walk, a one man walk across the state of Michigan in 18 days to help cancer victims become cancer survivors. He wanted to raise money...
16 year old young woman is diagnosed with leukemia. She kept up her school work, went to every softball game, and raised money to contribute to cancer awareness. She survived, got into Emerson college and is studying film.
To join the fight and support the Lance Armstrong Foundation in their efforts to raise awareness and reduce the global cancer burden, please visit www.livestrong.org to donate.
Lance Armstrong is no stranger to facing a challenge. He’s battled and overcome testicular cancer. He fought his way to the top of the cycling ranks, winning seven Tour de France championships. And, he continues his war on cancer through political...
