About Breast Cancer: 29 Years of BCAM!

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer 29 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Welcome to the Pinkest Month of the year! This October, be sure you shop wisely, educate yourself, stay current on your screenings, and take charge of your health. All the Pink isn't just about Ribbons - it is about saving lives! The First Pink Ribbon Was ... Political! And it was handmade at the kitchen table of a determined survivor who wanted more federal funding for cancer prevention. That peachy ribbon was a far cry from the highly marketed ribbons of today. Search Related Topics:  pink ribbon  breast cancer awareness  cancer support Where Do Your Donations Go? Before you write a check or buy a ribbon-bedecked item that promises a donation to "the cause" please do some homework first. Some charities do spend more of your dollar on services for patients or in support of research. Others spend more of your dollar on administrative costs. And some of your purchases generate only pennies on the dollar. Read up - don't just shop without thinking about it. Search Related Topics:  fundraising  breast cancer  pink ribbon 10 Crafty Ways to Make a Gift for Your Favorite Survivor If you want to give a gift to a survivor but want to make it very special, create it yourself. Make pillows, tote bags, quilts, or even knitted knockers! Here are 10 ideas to get you started. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer support  handmade crafts  pink ribbons Related Searches Breast Cancer Stages Cancer Patient Care Treatment for Cancer Cancer Survivor Cancer Diagnosis Featured Articles Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement