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Breasts: They’re Not Just There to Titillate
"I put these pictures out on Facebook to put a message out to women – check your breasts regularly and do not ever be ashamed of a mastectomy. For Facebook to claim they were ‘sexual and abusive’ was absurd. There is nothing sexual about them."
Health Benefits of the Pill
I'm sure many of you are on the pill for various different reasons, but most of you have been on it for years, so have you ever asked yourself if you were doing more harm than good? If so, and if you're concerned about the health risks of taking the pill, check out this chart below.
Health Benefits
- Studies have shown that being on the pill for more than two years can decrease your risk for ovarian cancer by 70 percent, and endometrial cancer by 50 percent (great news).
British Baby to Be Breast Cancer Gene Free
A British woman will soon give birth to a baby guaranteed to be free of hereditary breast cancer. Out of 11 embryos, five were free of the breast cancer gene, and two were implanted in the mother.
The father had the gene, and his sister, mother, grandmother, and cousin all had cancer.
How Have You Been Touched by Breast Cancer?
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have been hearing a lot about this disease. Of course my favorite thing to hear are the stories from survivors — we all need to hear that whisper of hope in our ears, since so many women are touched by breast cancer.
It's important to share all our stories with other women to give us a sense of community and strength.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
More than 20 years ago, the month of October was dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and the importance of early detection. As we all know, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States and according to the American Cancer Society, it's estimated that about 178,480 women in the US will be found to have invasive breast cancer in 2007. With so many people affected by this disease, it's important to raise awareness and become as educated as possible.
Last Chance to Win a $500 Breast Cancer Donation in Your Name!
As you all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I'm thrilled to offer you a chance to win a wonderful prize for a great cause: a $500 donation in your name to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation. Since breast cancer doesn't discriminate, it's important for all of us to educate ourselves and do our part to raise awareness and support to help fight this disease.
Are You a Risk Taker?
Earlier this week, 181 women jumped from nine planes to set the word record for most women jumping in skydiving formation. The jumpers, from more than 26 different countries, came together to raise money for breast cancer research, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They included breast cancer survivors, their families, and friends.
How to Perform a Self Breast Exam
Being proactive and aware of our body and health is so important, especially as women. While heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, breast cancer comes in at a close second. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to pass along some tips to help educate you on breast self exams.
Win a Special Edition Antica Farmacista Diffuser
As you all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I thought it would be a perfect time to launch the first DearSugar giveaway! Antica Farmacista has put together a special edition Peonia Romantico Breast Cancer Home Ambiance Perfume to honor BCAM and Susanne Pruitt, the co-owner of Antica Farmacista and a Breast Cancer survivor. All of the proceeds of this $88 home fragrance will go to Gilda's Club, an organization providing support for those living with Breast Cancer and their families.
We Have a Winner!
Dear's very first giveaway is over! I want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our Breast Cancer Awareness Month themed event and just because you didn't win this time around, rest assured that there will be many more chances for you to walk away with something fabulous!
Let us all congratulate the lucky winner: Jill16p!
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