Breast Cancer

Recent Features

  • Should Mammograms Start at 40?

    Are you as up-to-date with advances in breast cancer research as you think? Find out when you should really start getting mammograms.

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  • Anita Cochrane and the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers

    Anita Cochrane founded team LiveSTRONG seven years ago for the Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers— two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her positive spirit, love for fitness, and enthusiasm toward research fused into an inspirational team captain and advocate for breast cancer research.

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  • Can You Catch Cancer?

    New research shows you can. Here’s what you should know before you talk with your doctor.

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  • Designing a Future Without Breast Cancer

    The fifth annual White Cashmere Collection 2008: A Touch of Pink, Designing a Future without Breast Cancer, along with the launch of Pink Cashmere bathroom tissue, are the latest fund- and awareness-raising initiatives of the brand. A portion of the proceeds from every package of limited-edition Pink Cashmere will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. And the fifth Annual White Cashmere Collection combines fashion with compassion. Following are the original sketches from the eight Canadian designers who contributed to this year's collection; the dresses will be crafted from sheets of white Cashmere, with a touch of Pink.

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  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it's a great time for women all over the world to not only join the fight against this disease, but to learn more about it. This information page has everything you need to know about early detection, prevention and the ways you can help support the cause.

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  • Put Pumpernickel in Your Diet

    Pumpernickel bread combines the benefits of two other Magic foods: rye bread and sourdough bread.  

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  • Cancer-Fighting Foods

    One woman in nine will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. However, a healthy diet can reduce your risk of developing the disease by 40 to 60 percent. Get familiar with the nutritional allies in the fight against breast cancer and minimize your risk.

    Published in : Food & Recipes » Healthy Food

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  • The Breast Protection: What YOU Can Do

    All women run the risk of developing breast cancer, but you can minimize your chances by staying informed and making the right lifestyle choices.

     

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  • The Latest Word on Breast Cancer

    This year, more than 22,000 Canadian women were diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s a pretty frightening statistic, but advances in diagnostic techniques as well as in treatments are improving our odds of beating the disease.

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  • 5 Breast Cancer Research Updates

    It's been an exciting year in breast cancer research with a number number of recent advances that will help prevent, detect and treat the disease women dread so much. Click through to read more.

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  • Support the Cause: Shop Pink

    During October, Breast Cancer Awareness month, many Canadian companies sell “pink ribbon” products to help support worthy organizations’ work in the fight against breast cancer. Here are some great products that you can purchase to contribute.

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