Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Landmark Study Points Way to Major Improvements in Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Chile

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Medical terminology, Prevention, Medicine, Health sciences, Health, Breast cancer, Preventive healthcare, Cancer screening, Screening, Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Consulting and Roche Laboratories points the way toward major improvements in breast cancer screening and diagnosis in Chile.

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  • Consulting and Roche Laboratories points the way toward major improvements in breast cancer screening and diagnosis in Chile.
  • Such information had previously been difficult to obtain because Chile, unlike some other countries, does not maintain a national cancer registry.
  • The study combined qualitative and quantitative analysis in order to produce a comprehensive overview of the state of Chilean breast cancer treatment.
  • The interviews identified six major barriers to breast cancer screening and diagnosis in Chile:
    Preventive healthcare doesnt get enough emphasis, and awareness campaigns are limited to the month of October.

RevitaLash® Cosmetics Announces New Additions to Annual Program Benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Breast cancer awareness, Health, Public health, Breast cancer, Cancer, Breast Cancer Action, Breakthrough Breast Cancer

VENTURA, California, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to their ongoing year-round support and commitment to breast cancer awareness, RevitaLash Cosmetics announces its annual Pink Program for 2020 beginning August 1st running through October 31st.

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  • VENTURA, California, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to their ongoing year-round support and commitment to breast cancer awareness, RevitaLash Cosmetics announces its annual Pink Program for 2020 beginning August 1st running through October 31st.
  • RevitaLash Cosmetics has made it its mission to donate a portion of the proceeds from product sales to Breast Cancer Awareness year-round.
  • "The RevitaLash Cosmetics family sees Breast Cancer Awareness as an evergreen cause with the common goal of directly improving lives of those dealing with a difcult diagnosis, and eradicating breast cancer."
  • A supporter of non-profit breast cancer initiatives, RevitaLash Cosmetics donates a portion of proceeds to research and education initiatives, giving back to the breast cancer community year-round, not just in October.

Dress Up Your Life This October For Breast Cancer Research, Presented by Cleo

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Breast cancer awareness, Health, Breast cancer, Public health, Time, Cancer research, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Fest Film Festival, Breakthrough Breast Cancer

During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCSC is inviting Canadians to Dress Up different aspects of their lives to raise funds for breast cancer research.

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  • During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCSC is inviting Canadians to Dress Up different aspects of their lives to raise funds for breast cancer research.
  • Driven by their vision to end breast cancer, BCSC has funded groundbreaking research in Canada since 1991.
  • Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian women, with one in eight women likely to develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
  • The Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) is a registered, national, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to saving lives through breast cancer research.

Seno Medical and "Know Your Lemons" Highlight Importance of Education and Self-Exam for Early Breast Cancer Detection

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
RTT, Health, Breast cancer awareness, Breast cancer, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Women\'s health, Cancer, Medicine

Seno Medical Instruments, Inc. (Seno Medical), a Texas-based medical imaging company developing breakthrough breast cancer diagnostic technology, teamed up with the Know Your Lemonscampaign to conduct the survey in the Netherlands, which has one of the highest incidence rates in the world, during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • Seno Medical Instruments, Inc. (Seno Medical), a Texas-based medical imaging company developing breakthrough breast cancer diagnostic technology, teamed up with the Know Your Lemonscampaign to conduct the survey in the Netherlands, which has one of the highest incidence rates in the world, during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Sponsored by theinternational breast cancer charity, the Know Your Lemons Foundationfocuses on breast health education to overcome taboos, fears, and literacy issues.
  • The most famous image of their campaign uses 12 lemons in an egg carton that illustrate 12 signs of breast cancer.
  • However, when patients were shown the 12 symptoms of breast cancer image, 41 percent identified that they had two or more symptoms of breast cancer.

The Dr.Quay.com Website and ElevatorMedicine™ Launch to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Breast cancer awareness, Health, Women\'s health, Breast cancer, RTT, Time, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast cancer research stamp, Breakthrough Breast Cancer

SEATTLE, Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Steven Quay, MD, PhD, is proud to announce today his participation in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of his new website, www.DrQuay.com , dedicated to improving health and providing crucial information on breast density, an independent risk factor of breast cancer.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Steven Quay, MD, PhD, is proud to announce today his participation in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of his new website, www.DrQuay.com , dedicated to improving health and providing crucial information on breast density, an independent risk factor of breast cancer.
  • Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide after skin cancer.
  • Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member had breast or ovarian cancer.
  • Over the years I am repeatedly asked about breast cancer, what can be done to prevent breast cancer, what does it mean to have high breast density, and related topics, says Dr. Quay.

Breast Cancer Screening (Women Under 40)

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Saturday, July 6, 2019
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Health, Breast cancer, Hereditary cancers, Breast cancer screening, Breast surgery, Cancer screening, Screening, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast cancer awareness

A Bill to entitle women aged under 40 and with a family history of breast cancer to breast cancer screening services; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to entitle women aged under 40 and with a family history of breast cancer to breast cancer screening services; and for connected purposes.

Painting with a Twist Hosts Classes Nationwide in Support of Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer

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Friday, October 5, 2018
Health, Breast cancer, Health campaigns, Cancer, Breast cancer awareness, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast cancer research stamp

Year after year, their donation provides the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer the means necessary to help make medical advancements and set a world-wide standard in breast cancer research," said Lynda Houk, executive director of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Year after year, their donation provides the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer the means necessary to help make medical advancements and set a world-wide standard in breast cancer research," said Lynda Houk, executive director of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
  • In previous years, these Painting with a Purpose events were held throughout July, but Painting with a Twist and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer collectively decided to move them to October to align with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • In their six years of partnership, Painting with a Twist has raised $435,000 for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
  • To find a Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Painting with a Purpose class at a Painting with a Twist studio near you, visit: www.paintingwithatwist.com/vera-bradley .

WestJet goes pink again to help make breast cancer beatable

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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Breast cancer, Health, Cancer, Health campaigns, Breast cancer awareness, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer research, Pink ribbon, Breakthrough Breast Cancer

"As a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society and the breast cancer cause, we are delighted that WestJetters have raised more than $441,000 in the last five years for life-saving breast cancer research and programs through our annual fundraising campaigns," said Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President Marketing Communications.

Key Points: 
  • "As a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society and the breast cancer cause, we are delighted that WestJetters have raised more than $441,000 in the last five years for life-saving breast cancer research and programs through our annual fundraising campaigns," said Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President Marketing Communications.
  • We are committed to making breast cancer beatable and will be proudly wearing pink this month to help bring awareness to those who have been affected by the disease."
  • "More work needs to be done because breast cancer is still the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among women in our country.
  • "I'm wearing pink this month for my amazing sister, along with all the brave women and men who've faced the long and courageous battle against breast cancer," said Carey Steacy, WestJet Captain and Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ambassador.

Painting with a Twist Hosts Classes Nationwide in Support of Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 24, 2018
Health, Breast cancer, Health campaigns, Cancer, Breast cancer awareness, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast cancer research stamp

Year after year, their donation provides the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer the means necessary to help make medical advancements and set a world-wide standard in breast cancer research," said Lynda Houk, executive director of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Year after year, their donation provides the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer the means necessary to help make medical advancements and set a world-wide standard in breast cancer research," said Lynda Houk, executive director of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
  • In previous years, these Painting with a Purpose events were held throughout July, but Painting with a Twist and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer collectively decided to move them to October to align with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • In their six years of partnership, Painting with a Twist has raised $435,000 for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
  • To find a Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Painting with a Purpose class at a Painting with a Twist studio near you, visit: www.paintingwithatwist.com/vera-bradley .