Monday, November 12, 2012
Teachers dye their beards and school raises $10K.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
It was a sight to behold. Classrooms filled with pink-clad students, cafeterias ablaze in pink, corridors a sea of pink in motion. Parsippany High School was transformed into a patch of pink Oct. 26, as students, teachers, administrators and staff joined forces in an effort to show concern and raise money for the fight against breast cancer. But the day was not the only thing that was painted pink. Some 30 male teachers put aside their razors in the weeks leading up to the occasion and cultivated full beards. The event, now in its second year, was billed as “Beards for Breast Cancer Awareness” and the transitional faces of the teachers drew the attention of colleagues and students alike. As the “pink-out” day approached, photos …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Resources for women fighting breast cancer that your doctor doesn't offer.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like she's being targeted by a bright spotlight and a banner that says, "Cancer patient." But now more than ever, there are resources for women that will put the spotlight back on their work, their accomplishments and their life—and change that banner to simply read, "Woman." Locally, women with cancer can get complimentary beauty sessions through the Look Good Feel Better program, a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The foods on your plate can help protect against breast cancer and prevent other diseases as well.
This year, an estimated 226,870 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Of those, close to 40,000 will die of the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk of the disease. Genetic risk factors account for a mere 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases. Lifestyle factors, such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and following a health diet can cut a woman’s risk of the disease by more than one-third. “The single most important thing you can do to prevent breast cancer and other disease is to keep your immune system strong and healthy at all times,” explains HealthBarn USA founder Stacey Antine, M.S., R.D., …
Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Generally speaking, a woman in New Jersey has a one in 77 chance of getting breast cancer, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has a one in 232 chance of getting the disease, and a woman 20 years her senior has a one in 42 probability, according to the website. “Although we aren’t certain, the cause of breast cancer in younger women is likely caused by a genetic predisposition,” says Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., the medical oncologist director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While breast cancer treatment in young women is often effective, the chance of recovery tends to be worse in women under 40. Breast tissue …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
More than 11,000 walkers turned out for the annual Making Strides anti-cancer fundraiser.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
This weekend the American Cancer Society's Northwest New Jersey region hosted the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K at the Mack-Cali Business Campus in Parsippany. By all accounts it was a great day for folks dressed in pink and blue (in support of men with the disease): More than 11,000 walkers showed up to support the fight and raised $790,000 for breast cancer research and services. Walk organizers say the money raised will go to local anti-breast cancer efforts. Enjoy some scenes from the event provided by Making Strides.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
But early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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- Rashmi Raman
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Locally, breast exams and mammography are available at the Imaging Center of Montville in Montville and Medical Park Imaging in New Foundland and Denville. Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer in the early stages. One cancer research organization has even …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Breast cancer kills men too, and their plight will be represented at Sunday's Making Strides walk in Parsippany.
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- Marcia Worth
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Many people are realizing that breast cancer isn't just a woman's disease. For the first time, it's getting official statewide recognition: Gov. Chris Christie has proclaimed Oct. 21-27 as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week in New Jersey. The development is thanks to the efforts of two South Orange women. Alexis Ritter Gubbay and Cheri Ambrose will take part this weekend in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Breast Cancer 5K in Parsippany. "Finally, some blue coming through," said Gubbay, who, with Ambrose, established The Blue Wave, an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer in men. "We're walking in support of all the men who have stood too long, silently, in the shadow of pink," Ambrose told Patch. The matter is …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Rashmi Raman
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Locally, you can obtain a referral from your doctor to get mammograms and breast exams in Parsippany. Alternately, the township has a medical institution that provides these potentially lifesaving tests: St Clares Imaging Center at 3219 Route 46. For more information, give the center a call at 973-334-1006. Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Elaine Britcher, diagnosed in 2006, said she strives to live with optimism and hope.
Elaine Britcher has breast cancer, but it doesn't have her. "I have a life, I have kids, I have things to do," she said. "I'm not ready for this to end." The mother of two, who talked with Patch recently over bagels and coffee, was very matter of fact in discussing the disease likely will take her life. She said she knows that cancer plays a huge part in her day to day reality, but is determined that it will not kill her spirit. The Parsippany resident, 53, received the diagnosis in November, six years ago. At the time, all Britcher knew was that something did not feel quite right. "I was working at the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morristown, and we were getting into our busy season," she recalled. "It was a Friday, and I decided to take a …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause locally and beyond.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in Long Valley and beyond: Pig Roast BBQ For the Cure When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 3pm Where: Stirling Elks Lodge, 1138 Valley Road, Sterling. Pricing: $25 at the door Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 9am Where: New Jersey Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 8am Where: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park & West Side Ave, Jersey City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 8 am Where: Military Park…
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