Part of Breast Cancer Awareness is also knowing how to take care of yourself if you do have breast cancer.
Women with breast cancer are very likely to have low levels of vitamin D, say researchers at University of Rochester Medical Center. Vitamin D, found in milk and fortified cereals, is important for bone health, and breast cancer patients may experience accelerated bone loss with hormone therapy and chemotherapy.

In the study, nearly 70% of breast cancer patients had low levels of vitamin D. Women with late-stage disease and non-Caucasian women had the lowest levels. Women with a deficiency in vitamin D …read more

Just like she protected you from bumps and scratches as a kid, you’ll always want to protect your mother from anything harmful. Unfortunately, you can’t save her from everything out there, but you can support those who work constantly towards a cure.
Win this gold-plated breast cancer awareness bangle from Janna Conner designs and let her proudly showcase her support in keeping all mothers of the world safe and healthy.
This gold-plated bangle with pink enamel and gold plated awareness ribbon charms retails for $75. But right now, you have a chance to win one for free.

All you need to do to …read more

Whether it’s sporting a cute t-shirt from Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony collection, an organized run in your home town park, baking pink cookies for your child’s class, or donating much-needed funds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation — there is always something that can be done which has meaning and helps to move research forward.

So, if you are someone, or you know someone or you just want to educate yourself…Get Pink-Y With It, and join the cure.By the way, Avon has some gorgeous stuff at their Pink Ribbon Shop.