Articles in Cancer Awareness:

1. Wear teal for ovarian cancer awareness
   By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 2, 2009

   September marks the nationwide observance of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. To spread awareness, the Ovarian Cancer...
2. Surviving cancer: Renal cell carcinoma's
   By Sarah Kelsey on May 1, 2009

   Celebrating her 10th year of remission, 40-year-old Lisa Velasquez credits a positive attitude, healthful lifestyle and faith in God...
3. Surviving breast cancer: A young mother's battle
   By Sarah Kelsey on May 1, 2009

   Coping with breast cancer at just 29, Audrey Graves -- a teacher at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who are Blind...
4. Surviving small cell viral cancer
   By Sarah Kelsey on May 1, 2009

   This former Olympian has been living with cancer for more than 11 years. Diagnosed with small cell viral cancer at just 27, Ann...
5. Skin cancer facts
   By Michele Thompson, MS on May 1, 2009

   Skin cancer accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States. More than 1 million cases of skin cancer are detected each...
6. Portion control
   By Michele Thompson, MS on May 1, 2009

   Portion control is one of the best ways to lose weight and keep it off. Despite the pervasive super-sizing of restaurant meals and...
7. Cancer: Can we beat it?
   By Michele Thompson, MS on May 1, 2009

   Approximately 11 million cancer survivors will celebrate a birthday this year. That's solid evidence of progress in the fight...
8. Fun family activities
   By Michele Thompson, MS on May 1, 2009

   Rallying your family to become more physically active doesn’t have to be a chore if you choose fun activities. Even physical...
9. Cancer and environmental carcinogens
   By Michele Thompson, MS on May 1, 2009

   Carcinogens are present in and around your home and workplace, and are often related to lifestyle. Being aware of and reducing your...
10. Fighting cancer with a healthy diet
    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 29, 2009

    Eating a diet which features antioxidant-rich foods, healthy grains and lean protein is one of the best ways to boost your immune...
11. Cancer: Risks for African American women
    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 29, 2009

    African Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate for most cancers of any racial or ethnic group in the US,...
12. How to quit smoking
    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 29, 2009

    Cigarette smoking accounts for at least 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer...
13. Cancer: The importance of early detection
    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 29, 2009

    Though no one is immune to cancer, early detection through regular screenings can go a long way toward improving survival rates.
14. Telling friends and family you have cancer
    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 29, 2009

    A cancer diagnosis comes with a whole mixed bag of emotions, a new vocabulary, a new routine. Breaking the news to friends and...
15. When a friend has cancer
    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 29, 2009

    If you have a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re probably wondering how you can help. Here are some practical tips...
16. Enhance children's activity and nutrition
    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 29, 2009

    With childhood obesity, diabetes and cancer rates on the rise, teaching your kids healthy lifestyle habits early on is important.
17. Surviving breast cancer with a sense of humor: One mom's story
    By Michelle Bruns Maffei on Jan 1, 2009

    As hard as the fight must be to beat breast cancer, one mother has chosen to “be a survivor, not a victim,” for herself and her...
18. Emotional support for breast cancer patients and survivors...
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 15, 2008

    Getting diagnosed with breast cancer, regardless if its early stage or advanced, is devastating. However, recent advances in breast...
19. Get involved in clinical trials for breast cancer
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 14, 2008

    Clinical trials are the most effective means to further understanding and treatment of breast cancer. According to the American...
20. Breast cancer: Measuring your risk
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 7, 2008

    The National Cancer Institute estimates that 13.4 percent of women born today (1 in 7) will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some...