Why We Walk: Kent & Cortney – Building Awareness in Memory of a Wife...
In the third installment of our ‘Why We Walk’ series, we introduce Kent Trimble and his daughter, Cortney Murphy. After Laura Trimble passed away from breast cancer 19 years ago, the family has made...
The Evolution of Breast Cancer Treatments
The search of a cure for cancer spans two millennia and has confounded some of the world's great medical minds. However, the quest for a cure has yielded surgical realizations, advances in pharmacologically and...
Why We Walk: Susan Hammond – Setting an Example for Future Generations
In this ‘Why We Walk’ testimonial, we introduce Susan Hammond, a tough grandma who wasn’t going to allow breast cancer to take her away from her family. Her reason for walking: I walk to support...
What Is Male Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer may strike many as an exclusively female concern. In truth, however, men should be aware that they too can develop the disease. While rare, the American Cancer Society notes that approximately 2,350...
10 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, affecting both men and women of all ages. In order to minimize individual risk, it is important to understand some general...
Study: Table Sugar May Increase Breast Cancer Risks
A new study suggests that table sugar may increase the risk of breast cancer. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center concluded that mice fed sucrose at levels comparable to those...
Gene Test Can Take Chemo Out of Breast Cancer Treatments
A significant number of breast cancer patients may never have to experience unnecessary chemo therapy again. A new study conducted by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group and sponsored by the National Cancer Institute has revealed...