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World’s Largest DNA Mapping Study Is Already Saving Lives – Utah Woman Discovers Breast Cancer Risk Thanks to Participation

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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She was asked if she wanted to donate a small blood sample to participate in the study.

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  • She was asked if she wanted to donate a small blood sample to participate in the study.
  • The goal of this massive genomic mapping initiative is to discover new connections between genetics and human disease.
  • HerediGene is helping us discover an entire population who have an inherited cancer risk, said Lincoln Nadauld, MD, PhD, HerediGene Study founder and Intermountain Healthcare oncologist.
  • Thanks to her participation in the HerediGene study, it was discovered that Certonio carries the BRCA2 gene, which means that she is genetically predisposed and at high-risk to develop breast cancer.

Meritus Health offers expert care, close to home for breast cancer patients

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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"My fianc is wearing a maroon vest and bow tie, with a cowboy hat with a hint of pink," she said.

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  • "My fianc is wearing a maroon vest and bow tie, with a cowboy hat with a hint of pink," she said.
  • The meaning behind the hat is a nod to the year-long journey Micha has undergone through breast cancer.
  • It started just a few months after the couple's engagement in 2021, but that's not where the story begins.
  • More testing led to Michas diagnosis of breast cancer, and she turned to Meritus for life-saving care.

Lands’ End Gives Back This Holiday Season

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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DODGEVILLE, Wis., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lands End , a classic American lifestyle brand, today announced its charitable giving plans for the upcoming holiday season.

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  • DODGEVILLE, Wis., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lands End , a classic American lifestyle brand, today announced its charitable giving plans for the upcoming holiday season.
  • The Lands End Comfort Fund, our charitable giving program, is rooted in our mission of creating a more comfortable world, said Matt Trainor, senior vice president of global brand creative at Lands End.
  • Through our shared commitment with Lands End to propel research, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus.
  • About The Lands End Comfort Fund:
    The Lands End Comfort Fund is a charitable giving program that is rooted in providing comfort to others.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Accessory for Breast Cancer Patients (NAM-114)

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a more comfortable and encouraging accessory to store and conceal tubes and drainage bulbs for post-operative mastectomy patients," said an inventor, from Groveland, Fla., "so I invented BREAST CANCER PATIENT APRONS.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a more comfortable and encouraging accessory to store and conceal tubes and drainage bulbs for post-operative mastectomy patients," said an inventor, from Groveland, Fla., "so I invented BREAST CANCER PATIENT APRONS.
  • My design would offer an improved alternative to conventional storage methods for drainage bulbs which are cumbersome and unattractive."
  • The invention provides a comfortable way to store post-mastectomy drainage bulbs.
  • It also offers encouragement for breast cancer patients and it enables the user to store a smartphone or other frequently used items.

Sientra Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Launching Educational Programs Designed to Empower Women

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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as part of their long-standing commitment to breast cancer awareness and education Sientra has partnered with actress and breast cancer survivor, Miranda McKeon; collaborated with the Brem Foundation to launch Sientra Supports; and continues to support Reshaping Lives: Full Circle.

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  • as part of their long-standing commitment to breast cancer awareness and education Sientra has partnered with actress and breast cancer survivor, Miranda McKeon; collaborated with the Brem Foundation to launch Sientra Supports; and continues to support Reshaping Lives: Full Circle.
  • Miranda McKeon, a 20-year-old breast cancer survivor diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in June 2021, has partnered with Sientra to help raise awareness around the importance of education and research when making tough personal choices about breast cancer treatment and reconstruction options.
  • In addition, Sientra has also partnered with the Brem Foundation , a non-profit organization that seeks to maximize womens chances of finding early, curable breast cancer through education, access, and advocacy, to launch Sientra Supports.
  • I am happy to partner with Sientra to spread the word about breast cancer awareness, education and access to reconstructive surgical care, said Miranda.

San Antonio Breast Center Welcomes Newest Breast Reconstruction Specialist to the Team

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO , Aug. 31, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To expand access to advanced breast reconstruction techniques and patient care, PRMA Plastic Surgery is excited to welcome plastic surgeon Dr. Lauren Whipple to the team.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To expand access to advanced breast reconstruction techniques and patient care, PRMA Plastic Surgery is excited to welcome plastic surgeon Dr. Lauren Whipple to the team.
  • PRMA Plastic Surgery | Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction opened its doors to serve the local San Antonio, Texas breast cancer community over 25 years ago.
  • Since welcoming its first patient in 1994, PRMA has expanded to be one of the top breast reconstruction centers in the world.
  • Dr. Whipple is passionate about women's health and access to education and care regarding breast reconstruction after breast cancer.

FCancer and 1208 Productions Unveil LayDeez

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCancer, the 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity through early detection and prevention programs and by providing resources to navigate, manage and cope with cancer, and 1208 Productions are excited to announce that they will continue on their mission of pushing the boundaries of NFTs with a goal to raise over $250,000 for the organization in 2022 through exclusive NFT releases. Launching this summer, FCancer x 1208 Productions will be unveiling LayDeez [https://twitter.com/LayDeezNFT] a new project for women, led by women in support of breast cancer awareness and research.

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  • Launching this summer, FCancer x 1208 Productions will be unveiling LayDeez [ https://twitter.com/LayDeezNFT ] a new project for women, led by women in support of breast cancer awareness and research.
  • Techpreneur, Michael Roberts started 1208 Productions 6 years ago to follow his passion and utilize his creativity to build video games.
  • In 2021, Roberts transited 1208 Productions out of mobile game development to channel the same creativity with a charitable impact.
  • 1208 Productions is the leading creative force behind Deez Nuts, LayDeez and more.

Victoria’s Secret & Co. Debuts ‘VS&Co Essentials’ Program, Providing Over 1M Women in Need With Essential Undergarments by 2025

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victorias Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) announced today the launch of VS&Co Essentials, a program designed to support women and young adults in need by providing them with quality, essential undergarments.

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  • REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victorias Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) announced today the launch of VS&Co Essentials, a program designed to support women and young adults in need by providing them with quality, essential undergarments.
  • The new program aims to supply more than one million women and young adults with essential undergarments by 2025, aligning with the companys ongoing mission to empower and uplift women in every stage of life.
  • VS&Co Essentials will begin with a donation of nearly one million panties to be distributed to approximately 140,000 women across the country.
  • The program comes at a time when I Support The Girls has seen a 35 percent increase in requests for essential products.

BioAesthetics Announces Additional Clinical Study for NACgraft

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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BioAesthetics Corporation today announced an additional clinical study for the BioAesthetics NACgraft Acellular Allograft that will investigate its performance in subpopulations of breast cancer survivors and other individuals needing nipple reconstruction.

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  • BioAesthetics Corporation today announced an additional clinical study for the BioAesthetics NACgraft Acellular Allograft that will investigate its performance in subpopulations of breast cancer survivors and other individuals needing nipple reconstruction.
  • BioAesthetics hopes the NACgraft will improve the quality-of-life including body-image and other positive psychological impacts of those choosing to undergo breast reconstruction.
  • The study will follow, over a 12-month period, approximately 36 patients who receive nipple reconstruction with the NACgraft.
  • This study is the next step in advancing the NACgraft to broad-use and we are excited to welcome new patients to the research.

Bobbie Urges Congress to Address Infant Formula Industry Vulnerabilities

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Amidst the nationwide infant formula shortage, Bobbies focus as an industry disruptor goes beyond the short term; out of this crisis comes a real opportunity to reset and diversify the infant formula category.

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  • Amidst the nationwide infant formula shortage, Bobbies focus as an industry disruptor goes beyond the short term; out of this crisis comes a real opportunity to reset and diversify the infant formula category.
  • On behalf of Bobbie, a mom-founded and led U.S.-based infant formula company, Im sharing our perspective on how Congress can help secure essential and safe nutrition for families across this country.
  • Bobbie was founded in 2018 to offer parents a first-of-its-kind, high quality infant formula they could feel confident rather than guilty feeding their babies.
  • Bobbie is focused on providing a purposefully sourced, USDA Organic infant formula with Organic Valley milk from pasture raised cows.