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focus on breast cancer awareness

October 08, 2009

Party made its fall return in true glamorous style at The Pink Bedroom breast cancer research fundraiser.

Running on hope

October 05, 2009

They came for Janet. They came for Marg. They came for Karen. They came for Cheri. They came for sisters, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, friends and wives. They came for all women.

Support for breast cancer bill

September 29, 2009

Yule’s doctor at the time decided to send her for the screening test. “They did find a small tumour. It was early. I had treatment options available to me,” said Yule, now executive director at Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. “They would not have found it without the mammography.”

Nanny Angels there during tough times

September 29, 2009

While going through treatment for breast cancer last year, Audrey Guth, looked around and noticed an essential service lacking: childcare relief for young mothers undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Canada is a leader in prevention

September 28, 2009

We run to cure cancer. We ride to conquer cancer. We walk to end cancer. Wouldn’t it be great if we could prevent breast cancer before it starts?

The power of pink

September 28, 2009

One in nine Canadian women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime.

Support by type

September 28, 2009

Karyn Stowe is a 38-year-old mother of three kids, ages seven, four and three.

The breast clothing

September 28, 2009

Looking to find a sexy dress for the single-breasted woman? Good luck.

Men need to practise screening too

September 28, 2009

Though it is rare, men can and do get breast cancer.

Breast cancer: Just the facts

September 28, 2009

Get the facts about Breast Cancer

See changes with Breastlight

September 28, 2009

Get to know your breasts. Women often hear it’s a good idea to feel for changes in their breasts.

Elective breast removal

September 28, 2009

Losing your breasts as a result of cancer is traumatic enough. But removing them voluntarily? Lots of women do it.

Cancer-fighting dogs

September 28, 2009

Dogs can help fight two of the most deadly types of cancer — breast and lung cancer — detecting it in exhaled breath.

Survivor takes it in stride

September 28, 2009

Bridget Spence knows she wants children. But she doesn’t dare to even dream of it. The 25-year-old has Stage IV breast cancer.

Fashion fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

September 25, 2009

Dressmakers of all stripes gathered for a fashion fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation at the St. Lawrence Hall.


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