Topic: breast cancer

Photographer Humanizes Breast Cancer In Series Of Late Wife’s Fight

Breast cancer is terrifying. We can pour out statistics on how many people are diagnosed each year, on mortality rates, on who’s getting more of it and who’s most at risk…all of it is important information, but no number can give us an idea of the actual experience. In a heartbreakingly honest documentation of his late wife Jennifer’s fight with breast cancer, photography Angelo Merendino shows the face — the devastating, painful, slow face — of what the disease is like.of this disease. More »

Introducing Alloro, A Clothing Line Specifically For Breast Cancer Survivors

As we’ve heard from breast cancer survivors before, finding clothing that fits well after a mastectomy or double mastectomy can be very tough. Coupled with the emotional changes that a survivor goes through, these frustrations can be extremely difficult to come to terms with, as they’re a constant reminder of the traumatic experience that person has gone through. But two women are trying to change this. More »

Evidence Shows Breast Cancer Leading To PTSD

One of the scariest diagnoses a person can receive is cancer. It is terrifying in so many ways, perhaps because we all have a vague idea of what it encompasses and how bad it can get. We know it is … More »

David Arquette Wants To Talk About Boobies (Dudes, Listen Up)

David Arquette’s PSA for the nonprofit Keep a Breast Foundation is informative, quirky without being crass and doesn’t implicitly value a woman’s boobs over the rest of her being—so, yay! It’s aimed at younger men and helping them help their partners spot breast cancer. More »

Advanced Breast Cancer Striking More Women Under 40

Disturbing news about breast cancer this morning: More young women in the United States are being diagnosed in the advanced stage of the disease.
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Facebook Removes (Another) Post-Mastectomy Photo Of A Breast Cancer Survivor

When tattoo artist Lee Roller posted a photo of breast cancer survivor Inga Duncan Thornell ’s tattooed, post-mastectomy chest, Facebook removed it in accordance with their strict no-nudity policy outlined by their community standards. Roller, who posted the photo to Ontario-based Custom Tattoo Design’s Facebook page, was incensed, and re-posted with a request that fans share and like the image to show their support for Thornell. Predictably, outrage ensued and Facebook backtracked on their policy, allowing the image to stay online. Which would be kind of a nice story about Facebook learning to deal with the complicated reality of breast cancer – except this has already happened before. More »

15% Of Breast Cancer Deaths Attributed To Drinking — Do You Know How Much Is Safe?

Like many people, I enjoy a glass of white wine or a couple of beers with friends. Though I certainly have my crazy nights (there were quite a few of those in college, to say the least), I generally think that my drinking isn’t an issue these days, particularly with regard to my health. Naturally — and unsurprisingly, to many of you — I was wrong. More »

Terminal Breast Cancer Patient Stars In Inspirational Paris Fashion Shoot

Jill Brzezinski-Conleys is just 35 years old, but she’s already been struggling with breast cancer for three years, which was recently spread through her body and became a terminal illness. Like any breast cancer story, hers is tragic and heart-wrenching, but what makes hers unique is that she’s been determined to inspire other men and women dealing with illness by sharing it with the world. The end result is a beautiful breast cancer photo shoot that she hopes will land in a major fashion magazine–but is already spreading all over the internet, thanks to her compelling story and beautiful photos. More »

Thanks To Petition, Victoria’s Secret Might Actually Make Bras For Breast Cancer Survivors

Remember when we wrote about the woman who petitioned Victoria’s Secret to make comfortable, pretty bras for mastectomy survivors? Well, it looks like the company is actually going to do it. More »

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Petition Seeks Sexy, Comfy Breast Cancer Survivor Bra

I used to sign a ton of petitions, but then I realized I was getting about 8 million more in my inbox as a result. So, I unsubscribed to most of the websites that sent me requests to sign and only left a couple with my email address. Once in a while, I still receive a few petitions, and this was the one I saw yesterday, and am happy I received. More »

‘Housewives’ iGoPINK Ad Is Totally Offensive To Breast Cancer Survivors

In their new iGoPINK campaign, the Breast Cancer Charities of America has completely missed the mark, exploited women and offended some breast cancer survivors in the process.

It’s the not-so-mastermind creation of the BCCA and Real Housewives star Gretchen Christine who teamed up to create yet another “pink” promotion to raise awareness about breast cancer (and, of course, sell some product in the process). More »

‘DES Daughters’ To Sue Drug Company Over Link Between Mother’s Pregnancy Drug And Breast Cancer

In what will be the first of several lawsuits, four sisters are suing the drug company Eli Lilly and Co., the former maker of for Diethylstilbestrol (DES), a pregnancy drug that was once prescribed to pregnant women to prevent miscarriage … More »

Frat Boys Rejoice: Squeezing Breasts Linked To Cancer Prevention

The latest news in breast cancer research is that touch (specifically, compression) can help stop the growth of malignant cells in breast tissue. The guys over at BroBible (jokingly, I should point out) suggest that’s a great reason to touch girls’ boobs. Erm, not quite, dudes, but this could be an interesting development in understanding the cells and science of breast cancer. More »

Eat These Fruits & Veggies And Lower Your Risk Of Breast Cancer, Study Says

We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to stave off cancer, but now, a new research study reveals the exact fruits and vegetables we should be eating if we want to reduce our risk of breast cancer. Get ready to make a shopping list. More »

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