MOM TO MOM: A Word from the Weiss The goal of our book, Taking Care of Your “Girls,” is to take care of our girls by addressing their fears, questions, attitudes, and concerns about breast development and breast health. The information in this book is meant to empower them to become smart, healthy women with strength, confidence, and spirit. Complete breast development, from the very start to the final finish, occurs over ten years. Growing breast tissue is more sensitive than … [Read more...]
BREAST CANCER, How Many Women are getting this disease?
October 8, 2012 by
How many women get breast cancer? The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates for breast cancer in the United States are for 2012: About 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women About 63,300 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer). About 39,510 deaths from breast cancer (women) Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the … [Read more...]
Martina Navratilova – WOMAN of ACTION™
October 8, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of this definite leader, a woman that rose above challenges, excelled in her career and took action for her human rights, as well as the rights of athletes, the gay & lesbian community; as well as animals. WOMAN of ACTION™ Martina Navratilova Martina Navratilova (Czech: Martina Navrátilová; born Martina Šubertová; October 18, 1956) is a retired Czech American … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Month ~ October
October 3, 2012 by
Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. To better understand breast cancer, it helps to understand how any cancer can develop. Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. The genes are in each cell’s nucleus, which acts as the “control room” of each cell. Normally, the cells in our bodies replace themselves through an orderly process of cell growth: … [Read more...]
Mastectomy: 4 types – WOMEN in RECOVERY
October 3, 2012 by
Mastectomy Partial or Radical, that is the question? There are four types of mastectomies: partial mastectomy, or lumpectomy, in which the tumor and surrounding tissue is removed; simple mastectomy, where the entire breast and some axillary lymph nodes are removed; modified radical mastectomy, in which the entire breast and all axillary lymph nodes are removed; and the radical mastectomy, where the entire breast, axillary lymph nodes, and chest muscles are removed. A mastectomy … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer – PINK DAY – October 14 – CFL Football Game
October 2, 2012 by
CFL PINK is back in 2012! As part of CFL Pink, the Toronto Argonauts are committed to the fight to end women’s cancers. Our October 14 Game will benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation as our players, coaches, cheerleaders and staff unite in the common goals of raising awareness and funds to prevent breast cancer and support those who have suffered from and survived it. Women’s cancers have touched many in our organization directly and we are thrilled to be able to shine … [Read more...]
Melanoma – Watch for the Signs of Malignancy
September 28, 2012 by
Melanoma i/ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/ (from Greek μέλας — melas, "dark") is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin, which is responsible for the color of skin. They predominantly occur in skin, but are also found in other parts of the body, including the bowel, oral cavity and the eye (see uveal melanoma). Melanoma can originate in any part of the body that contains melanocytes. Melanoma is less common than other skin cancers. However, it is … [Read more...]
PROSTATE CANCER, Take a moment for the man in you life!
September 17, 2012 by
Please take a moment to count the men in your life.... Remember the family members you love so dearly; your fathers and grandfathers, your brothers and uncles, your partners and sons. Don't forget your closest friends, your neighbours, and the people in your community who you depend on every day. Have you reached the number 7 yet? Because statistics show that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer within their lifetime. This week is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, and … [Read more...]
Kelly Chapman Meyer & co-founders – WOMEN of ACTION™
September 6, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated this day to Celebrate the Lives of a group of women that have devoted part of their lives to the research of cancer, working to find a cure. WOMEN of ACTION™ Kelly Chapman Meyer & her co-founders Marion Laurie, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch Honorary chairs Kate Capshaw and Rita Wilson along with The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s founders Marion Laurie, Anne Douglas, Kelly Meyer, … [Read more...]
Pain Intervention: The Therapeutic Power of Touch
August 23, 2012 by
Treating cancer is often an invasive process. Chemotherapy treatments, radiation and surgery are generally painful, and can leave someone who is already feeling weak even more fatigued and exposed to greater amounts of pain. Whether you are battling lung cancer, leukemia or mesothelioma you will likely benefit from incorporating pain management techniques to your cancer treatment program. Massage therapy is one type of treatment that uses the power of touch to enhance wellness and healing while … [Read more...]
