With Breast Cancer Awareness month right around the corner, its never too early to begin raising money for such research.
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Mr Stride said: “Together, we can make a big difference for women with breast cancer, now and in the future”.
“It was only there when I lifted my arms up, and when I put them down by my side again, it was gone”.
And in a bid to encourage the masses to get their walking shoes on, organiser of the campaign, Burjuman, has pledged to donate a further Dh100,000 to the cause if a total distance walked through the app reaches 50,000km by year end. The day’s highlights include meditation, nutrition information, survivor insight, an expert panel to discuss breast cancer myths and how technology can promote healing.
A female police officer with breast cancer completed the Great North Run yesterday – just seven weeks after surgery for a double mastectomy.
Anne, 48, from East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, said: “When I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had my breast removed and immediate reconstruction, I presumed there was no chance of me getting cancer in that breast again”.
Breast screening can cut cancer deaths by 40 percent among middle-aged women, according to a study. And thus for the majority of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, there is every reason to have hope and optimism and that they will be just fine.
“When the first lump appeared, I thought it was to do with my silicone implant and made a mental note to mention it to my doctor at my next hospital check-up”. Pass it on. campaign at our CCG monthly governing body meeting on Thursday, where Coun Knight will also talk about her experience of the cancer treatment and care she has received. Between 2000 and 2010, the death rate from breast cancer dropped almost 2% per year. My breast cancer has spread to my lungs, liver, spine and abdomen. “I know first-hand what it’s like to see someone close to you go through this awful disease, which is why I’m really keen to raise awareness and all-important money to help fund Breast Cancer Now’s life-saving research”, said Karen.
In breast cancer treatment, there is no one-size-fits-all.
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What is the best advice you would give to someone with a friend who gets a breast cancer diagnosis?
