Wednesday June 17, 2009 “Whole-cooked carrots ‘better for fighting cancer’” – Reuters The anti-cancer properties of carrots are enhanced 25 percent if they are cooked whole rather than chopped up beforehand, a study has found. [more]

Monday June 15, 2009 “British men's ‘stiff upper lip’ may be killing them” – Reuters British men's "stiff upper lip" attitude which makes them reluctant to visit their doctors may be behind the fact that they are almost 40 percent more likely than women to die of cancer. [more]

Wednesday June 10, 2009 “Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness” – HealthDay News New research suggests that women with a certain type of gene, called SOD2, may show marked resistance to a chemotherapy drug, called cyclophosphamide, used to treat breast cancer. [more]

Saturday July 11, 2009 - Sunday July 12, 2009 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer San Francisco Location: San Francisco, California
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a national series of 39-mile weekend fundraising events launched in 2003 by the Avon Foundation. By participating in the Avon Walk, you’ll allow medically under-insured women and men to receive the screening, support, and treatment they require. [more]

Thursday July 16, 2009 - Saturday July 18, 2009 Climb to Fight Breast Cancer Location: Mt. Baker, Washington
Every summer, outdoor enthusiasts join together in honor or memory of loved ones who have battled breast cancer, to ascend some of the world's most breathtaking peaks. The 2009 events benefit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Mt. Baker dates also include July 30-August 1, 2009 and August 13-15, 2009. [more]

Friday July 17, 2009 - Sunday July 19, 2009 Climb to Fight Breast Cancer Location: Mt. Adams, Washington
Every summer, outdoor enthusiasts join together in honor or memory of loved ones who have battled breast cancer, to ascend some of the world's most breathtaking peaks. The 2009 events benefit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Mt. Adams dates also include July 24-26, 2009. [more]

Friday July 24, 2009 - Sunday July 26, 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk Boston Location: Boston, Massachusetts
The Breast Cancer 3-Day is an amazing 60-mile journey that helps mothers, sisters, spouses, and friends get one step closer to a world without breast cancer. The event benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. [more]