Join Us In Our Mission
The Woman's Health Network continues to educate and inform about critical
issues facing women's health, this time with the launch of a month-long
campaign addressing Women's Breast Health. The month long campaign
will last from August 21st – September 21st.
With over 1 million women diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide and 1/2
million dying from the disease, Woman’s Health Network challenges women from
all over the world to visit the site during Women's Breast Health Awareness
Month to educate themselves, not only about natural prevention of breast
cancer, but holistic ways to promote breast health.
Informative Articles
During the month-long Breast Health Awareness campaign, Woman's Health Network will publish articles on the site daily. Some of the topics that will be covered include breast health diet, breast cancer treatment, health tips for breast cancer patients, benefits of breast massage, herbs, vitamins and foods for breast health and many more topics.
Special Invited Health Researchers
Additionally, with the start of Women's Breast Health Awareness Month, WHN
will also be formally launching its
women's health forum where special
invited health researchers and writers will be on hand to discuss a myriad
of issues regarding women's breast health and reproductive health with
website visitors.
Free Downloadable Ebooks And Reports
Free downloadable e-books and reports will be given away throughout the
month long campaign to active participants in the discussion forum.
Read articles about Women's Breast Health.
Join the discussion forum and talk to invited guest health researchers and writers.
Share your knowledge, your experiences and your views about women's breast health with other site visitors in the Women's Health Forum.
Receive FREE downloadable e-books and health reports for contributing and participating in the Women's Health Discussion Forum.
Submit your articles about women's breast health and reproductive health to be published by the Women's Health Network - submissions will be accepted all month.
Discover other women's breast health resources across the web.
Share or submit your own resources to the "Big List Of Women's Health Resources".
ALERT! During Women's Breast Health Awareness Month, Links To New Articles And Resources Will Be Added To This Page Every Few Days. So Check Back Often For Updates.
Understanding The Link Between Vitamin E And Breast Cysts
Finding A Breast Lump In Pregnancy And Other Pregnancy Changes In The Breast
A Look At The Benefits Of Breast Feeding
14 Tips For The Natural Prevention Of Breast Cancer
The Danger And Unreliability Of Mammograms
How To Give Yourself A Breast Massage For Healthy Happy Breasts
Breast Cancer: A Therapeutic Alternative
Breast Cancer: The Bitter Truth
Breast Cancer And Bras: Is There A Connection?
Free Treatment For Breast Cancer Just Outside Your Door
Herbs And Vitamins For Healthy Breasts
Additional Resources:
MRIs May Detect Hidden Tumors in Breast Cancer Patients (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- MRI scans are more likely to turn up undiagnosed tumors in the breasts of postmenopausal women who already had cancer in their other breast, researchers report.
'Microtentacles' Play Role In How Breast Cancer Spreads (redOrbit)
University of Maryland research may provide potential target for new therapies to limit metastasis of primary cancersResearchers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center have discovered that "microtentacles," or extensions of the plasma membrane of breast cancer cells, appear to play a key role in how cancers spread to distant locations in the body.
Seeking 'Next Generation' Treatment For Breast Cancer (Medical News Today)
Many women live with breast cancer that does not respond to standard medical treatment, a condition that researchers at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare want to change by aggressively targeting specific genes. Improving quality of life and potentially keeping the cancer under control for a longer period of time are goals of a new clinical trial at the cancer center's ...
Event set to Knock Out Breast Cancer (Beloit Daily News)
LOVES PARK — Knock Out Breast Cancer organizer Patsy McKeever is inviting area people to a fun-filled, action-packed event to celebrate survivors.
Pfizer's sunitinib phase-3 trails for advanced breast cancer fails to meet primary endpoint (PharmaBiz)
Pfizer Inc. announced that two phase-3 studies of Sutent (sunitinib malate) in advanced breast cancer did not meet their primary endpoints.
Pfizer says Sutent fails in breast cancer studies (AP via Yahoo! News)
Pfizer Inc. said Thursday the cancer drug Sutent did not meet key goals in two late-stage studies focusing on advanced breast cancer.
Buddy Check 12: Mammosite radiation, positive attitude help woman fight breast cancer (KFVS 12 Cape Girardeau)
DJ Minchew underwent Mammosite radiation after she got a breast cancer diagnosis last Fall. She says that procedure along with a positive attitude has kept her strong through her fight against the disease.
Eagles raise money for breast cancer research (The Sand Mountain Reporter)
DOUGLAS — The Douglas varsity softball team blasted the Brindlee Mountain Lions 13-2 on Breast Cancer Awareness Night. Every starter for Douglas reached base safely and scored for the Eagles (2-0).
Comfort and support for breast cancer patients (Long Island Business News)
President Hillary Sweet said the Friends for Life Foundation holds all of its meetings in a home environment so that attendees can immediately feel comfortable. In a warm living room filled with laughter, companions and optimism, you would never know you were sitting among breast cancer survivors and caregivers. The Friends for Life Foundation is dedicated [...]
'Microtentacles' on tumor cells appear to play role in how breast cancer spreads (w/ Video) (PhysOrg)
Researchers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center have discovered that "microtentacles," or extensions of the plasma membrane of breast cancer cells, appear to play a key role in how cancers spread to distant locations in the body. Targeting these microtentacles might prove to be a new way to prevent or slow the growth of these secondary cancers, the ...