Information and opinions on Breast Cancer from Sarah at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/70720/newsbabes Tue, 12 May 2009 16:27:00 -0400 Sarah Tomorrow night, I'll be heading to a Washington, DC breast cancer newsie-blogger event called the Newsbabes Bash for Breast Cancer.         A bunch of local journalists and bloggers will be in attendance to kick off the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in DC. For more details, check out these blogs:   A Not So Capitol Idea Chantelligence http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/70720/newsbabes http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/57017/treatment-nip Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:18:00 -0500 Sarah The Los Angeles Times's Health section runs a column called The Unreal World that keeps tabs on how well medical myths are portrayed on TV.   Breast cancer in men is not a myth. But, explaining who it affects and how male breast cancer is diagnosed and treated can veer from the facts, as the Times points out.   Male breast cancer is the subject of today's The Unreal World column: "'Nip/Tuck' cancer portrayal veers from the... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/57017/treatment-nip http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/51220/foundation-5 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:50:47 -0500 Sarah I don't typically post about fundraising opportunities. There are, indeed, plenty of meaningful ways to contribute to cancer causes, and many of you have several other ways of finding out about them.   But, I want to point out Alicia Staley's $5 Twitter Challenge for a couple reasons:   Alicia is, as her blog conveys, an Awesome Cancer Survivor. I've been lucky enough to speak with her by phone about her many accomplishments, and... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/51220/foundation-5 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/47079/marchetto-aka Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:22:00 -0400 Sarah Congrats to our very own Marisa Acocella Marchetto (aka Cancer Vixen), who was selected by NY 1 as the New Yorker of the week.   The TV station features Marisa in a video interview, highlighting her accomplishments through the Cancer Vixen Fund to bring free mammogram screening to underinsured women in New York City.   Watch the Cancer Vixen - New Yorker of the Week video.   http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/47079/marchetto-aka http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/38436/emphasis-high Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:01:00 -0400 Sarah Jill Biden, wife of Senator Joe Biden, has entered the spotlight in a big way.   Following yesterday's announcement that her husband was Obama's pick for vice president, the New York Times profiled the couple in a flattering love story that emphasized Jill's beauty and brains: "[Y]ou might call her drop-dead gorgeous"; Jill Biden (aka Dr. Jacobs-Biden) also has "multiple degrees," including a doctorate in education, according to the... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/38436/emphasis-high http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/37760/mastectomy Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:45:00 -0400 Sarah The AP reports that actress Christina Applegate underwent a double mastectomy, even though the cancer was detected in one breast.   Both PJ Hamel and Laura Zigman have written extensively about the topic of elective breast removal surgery and double mastectomy, from responding to mainstream news coverage of the trend to discussing Jessica Queller's book, Pretty Is What Changes, which speaks to prophylactic mastectomies in the context of... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/37760/mastectomy http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/36096/christina Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400 Sarah The Associated Press is reporting that actress Christina Applegate, 36, will begin treatment for breast cancer. Her publicist, Ame Van Iden, said in a statement Saturday that Applegate's cancer was detected through an MRI ordered by a doctor and is not life-threatening. She expects her to recover fully, according to the article. Read the AP article about Ms. Applegate here.   She has been nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/36096/christina http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/35703/anniversary-5 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:20:00 -0400 Sarah   The breast cancer awareness stamp turned 10 this week! In the ten years since it was issued (on July 29, 1998), 820 million of the special stamps have sold, raising $62.5 million for breast cancer research through the NIH and US Department of Defense medical program.   http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/35703/anniversary-5 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/34602/conversation Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:47:00 -0400 Sarah Today’s Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral’s MyBreastCancerNetwork.com and its sister sites’ unique approach to helping people with their health needs online.   Called “Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online,” the story features interviews from our communities and Expert Patients! This article serves as a testament to you, our community members, who make this... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/34602/conversation http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/29703/home-features Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:29:00 -0400 Sarah We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   To see the changes, sign in or register right now!    Here's a rundown of the features we've added:   Enhanced My Home area, including:   Your own personalized area at the top of every page:... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/6362/29703/home-features