Breast Cancer

Unable to display image

Breast Cancer

	Breast Cancer

In the Spotlight | More Topics |

	from Pam Stephan

In the Spotlight

Top 10 Ways to Support a Spouse with Breast Cancer

Pam and Karl Stephan

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Treatment for breast cancer made me feel very, very sick. Fortunately, my husband stepped up to the challenge of suddenly becoming a home caregiver, while also holding down a full-time job teaching at the university. Here are his top ten ways to be supportive when your spouse is in treatment for breast cancer

		More Topics
		Life During Treatment Taking Care of Your Skin, Health, Diet Life After Treatment Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Book Reviews Survivor Memoirs and Self-Help Books Breast Cancer Glossary - Useful Words and Phrases Learn the Language of Breast Cancer Symptoms of Breast Cancer Six Common Symptoms Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Staging, Tests

Stop Smoking, Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Smoking is a controversial lifestyle factor that has been tied to increased breast cancer risk. Studies have yet to conclusively prove a link between tobacco smoke and breast cancer, but evidence is piling up. Cigarette smoke contains cancer-causing chemicals that are absorbed into your body and affect your present and future health. Learn about the chemicals in smoke and how it affects females of all ages.read more

Ellen DeGeneres Honors Her Mother, Fundraises for The Cure

Ellen DeGeneres, Courtesy of General Mills

Ellen DeGeneres first heard of breast cancer when she was just 16. Her mother lost a breast to the disease, but has been well for the last 34 years. Ellen would like more mothers and daughters to have a happy ending to their own breast cancer story, and that's why she is partnering with General Mills in PinkTogether.com to raise awareness and support.read more

Sponsored Links

Vision 101

Vision 101
Do your eyes often feel dry or scratchy? Are they tired or fatigued? From colorblindness to blurry vision, find the answers to all your eye-related questions. Learn more


Visit Related About GuideSites:
Cancer	Women's Health	Exercise
Nutrition	Death and Dying
Search About
More Newsletters: To sign up for more free newsletters on What You Need to Know About your favorite topics, visit: http://talk.about.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter as delphine1939@VIDEOTRON.CA. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=breastcancer&e=delphine1939@VIDEOTRON.CA About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2007 About, Inc.