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Fran Visco

Fran Visco, Health Guide

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President, National Breast Cancer Coalition
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The History of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Controversy. Conflict. Words that I have heard over and over again. I have heard that women avoid confrontation and conflict. That they historically have been quiet, conforming, polite. That certainly has not been my experience with the National Breast Cancer Coalition and its network of activists across the country. These women embrace... Read moreChevron
posted 10/29/2007, comments (0)|
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Kevin Knopf, MD

Kevin Knopf, MD, Health Guide

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Medical Oncologist
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Why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Important: Thoughts from a Medical Oncologist

It is breast cancer awareness month, and everywhere pink ribbons abound. I have donned one on my white coat. Why is breast cancer awareness month such a very, very good thing? Here are four reasons.   #1 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fosters AWARENESS.   Perhaps just 20 years ago, the diagnosis of cancer was whispered about; now... Read moreChevron
posted 10/17/2007, comments (4)|
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PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Are you seeing pink? If not, then you just haven’t been paying attention. The color pink is all around us right now. October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985, and business’ response to this awareness campaign seems to grow stronger each year–as evidenced by the sheer volume of pink-themed merchandise... Read moreChevron
posted 10/01/2007, comments (0)|
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