Wednesday June 11, 2008 "Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy” – HealthDay News The accuracy of mammography screening is affected by certain characteristics of the facility where it's performed, a U.S. study finds. [more]

Tuesday June 03, 2008 "With a Tiny Bit of Cancer, Debate on How to Proceed" – The New York Times “With a Tiny Bit of Cancer, Debate on How to Proceed” – The New York Times As biopsies of the lymph nodes grow more sophisticated and sensitive, oncologists and patients face the unsettling question of what to do with a little bit of cancer. It has become a familiar debate, especially for breast cancer, with no clear answer in sight. [more]

Wednesday May 28, 2008 "ABC, CBS and NBC Will Join Forces for a Prime-Time Cancer Fund-Raiser" – The New York Times ABC, CBS and NBC have agreed to set aside the same hour of prime-time television on the first Friday night in September for a live, joint telethon benefiting cancer research. [more]

Tuesday January 01, 2008 - Wednesday December 31, 2008 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Location: Locations Nationwide
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive walk to help fight breast cancer and provide hope to people facing the disease. Your participation will support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving research, prevention, early detection, and support programs for thousands of patients and their families. [more]

Tuesday January 01, 2008 - Wednesday December 31, 2008 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Location: Locations Nationwide
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. [more]

Tuesday January 01, 2008 - Wednesday December 31, 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Location: Dozens of Cities Nationwide
In 2008, Susan G. Komen for the Cure celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well over 1 million participants since 2005. Komen Race for the Cure events are scheduled in cities across the country for 2008. [more]

Friday July 25, 2008 - Sunday July 27, 2008 The Third National Male Caregivers Conference Location: Baltimore, Maryland
The conference will focus on educating and empowering men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one. Men Against Breast Cancer will provide a forum for men in similar situation to get to know each other and share their real life experiences. [more]