Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Women & Infants Hospital has four locations in the southern New England area where you can schedule a mammogram: Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer in the early stages. One cancer research organization has even said it’s a myth. The American Cancer Society…
Monday, October 22, 2012
Real (fire)men wear pink.
No, North Kingstown firefighters' uniforms are switching from red to pink. The North Kingstown Firefighters Association and NKFFA Retirees Association is participating in this year's RI Pink Heals campaign this week by wearing pink T-shirts while on duty, benefiting breast cancer awareness. Additionally, the Rhode Island chapter of Pink Heals will be visiting the North Kingstown Fire Department headquarters on Tuesday from 8 to 9 a.m., bringing along its infamous pink fire truck. Know of a local organization/group doing something special for Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Tell us in the comments!
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Resources for women fighting breast cancer that your doctor doesn't offer.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like she's being targeted by a bright spotlight and a banner that says, "Cancer patient." But now more than ever, there are resources for women that will put the spotlight back on their work, their accomplishments and their life—and change that banner to simply read, "Woman." In North Kingstown, Alicia's Beauty Shop is a specialty shop for women suffering from hair loss. The store offers beauty services and a wide selection of wigs. Girl on the Go provides private or in-home wig consultations for women with cancer, with locations in 12 states, …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. But before you plunk down your green for some pink, the nonprofits behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month want you to check the label. Jenna Glazer, director of development for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global organization dedicated to helping young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, said that buyers should be on the lookout for a label or tag that tells where the money from the purchase goes. "If you walk into Bed Bath & Beyond and see something with a pink ribbon and no information about where the money is going…
Tuni Renaud Schartner
6:56 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
They have walk-in mammography at the South County Hospital's bldg. next to the new Tarbox on South County Trail in NK...after Allie's Donuts...ask your Dr. about it! more ›