<![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 14 May 2013 07:42:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Why Angelina Jolie chose a double mastectomy]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/993723/angelina-jolie-has-double-mastectomy-to-cut-breast-cancer-risk Angelina Jolie lost her mother to ovarian cancer before she even met all of her grandchildren. Determined not to follow in her mother's path, Jolie undergoes a drastic operation. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/993723/angelina-jolie-has-double-mastectomy-to-cut-breast-cancer-risk Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Joyce Slaton Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:10:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Sharon Osbourne's health disclosure]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/975905/sharon-osbournes-health-disclosure Sharon Osbourne makes a scary discovery and takes charge of her health for the sake of her family and new granddaughter. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/975905/sharon-osbournes-health-disclosure Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Kristyn Burtt Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:26:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to support someone fighting breast cancer]]> http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/804538/how-to-support-someone-fighting-breast-cancer A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating not only for the individual, but also for family and friends. It can be challenging to know what to say -- a feeling of powerlessness may prevail. Supporting someone who is fighting breast cancer requires the tenacity of a warrior and the gentleness of a friend. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/804538/how-to-support-someone-fighting-breast-cancer SheKnows Cares Breast Cancer Awareness Breast Cancer Awareness & Support Victoria Voit Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Beauty tips for women battling breast cancer ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/974337/beauty-tips-for-women-battling-breast-cancer The month of October is filled with pink beauty and fashion products supporting the breast cancer awareness cause, but what about beauty tips for women battling the disease? I reached out to Dr. Ashton — a board certified OB-GYN, author and TV medical correspondent — to hear her thoughts on the matter, and get her top three tips to help women feel beautiful during this trying time. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/974337/beauty-tips-for-women-battling-breast-cancer Beauty & Style Beauty News & Deals Hair, Makeup & Style News Chrissy Callahan Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Brush on blush, save a life]]> http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/974451/brush-on-these-beauty-products-save-a-life The halo of pink lights surrounding iconic buildings. Pink NFL apparel. Pink ribbons adorning anything and everything. The Breast Cancer Awareness campaign has become so ubiquitous that it is easy to forget the significance of the color pink. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/974451/brush-on-these-beauty-products-save-a-life Beauty & Style Beauty News & Deals Beauty & Fashion Bargains Amy Tara Koch Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:07:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to detect breast cancer early ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973273/how-to-detect-breast-cancer-early National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time when the country pulls out their pink ribbons, make donations, run a few miles and posts a chain status to Facebook in recognition of this disease. For those fighting breast cancer and for their loved ones, who can only watch, the battle goes way beyond October. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973273/how-to-detect-breast-cancer-early How-To Health & Fitness How-tos Kortney Tenaglia Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:21:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Martina McBride and General Mills fight breast cancer ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/974303/martina-mcbride-and-general-mills-fight-breast-cancer General Mills has partnered up with Grammy-award nominated artist Martina McBride in the Save Lids to Save Lives campaign that extends breast cancer awareness from those little pink lids to more than 20 of our favorite products. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/974303/martina-mcbride-and-general-mills-fight-breast-cancer SheKnows Cares Breast Cancer Awareness Breast Cancer Awareness & Support Kortney Tenaglia Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:12:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Christina Applegate: 'I miss my exquisite breasts']]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974683/christina-applegate-i-miss-my-exquisite-breasts When Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, she felt her world crash down around her. Now, she says, she really just missed having cute, perky boobs. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/974683/christina-applegate-i-miss-my-exquisite-breasts Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Caroline Goddard Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Celeb purse reveal: What celebs are carrying for Breast Cancer Awareness Month]]> http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/974247/celeb-purse-reveal-what-celebs-are-carrying-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month Handbag designer Patricia Nash has partnered with a whole gamut of female celebrities to team up against breast cancer. For the rest of the month, she is auctioning off autographed purses that contain the signee's fave products. Take a peek inside. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/974247/celeb-purse-reveal-what-celebs-are-carrying-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month Beauty & Style Beauty News & Deals Beauty & Fashion Bargains Catherine Conelly Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:37:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A list of memoirs]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/973507/breast-cancer-awareness-month-a-list-of-memoirs October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we have five amazing books about surviving and thriving after breast cancer. There are no easy answers when it comes to the disease, but these books may help you understand it and assist in coping with a diagnosis for yourself, or a friend or family member. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/973507/breast-cancer-awareness-month-a-list-of-memoirs Entertainment Books Swapna Krishna Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:20:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to perform a self breast exam]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973241/how-to-perform-a-self-breast-exam An annual mammogram and a monthly breast exam is essential for overall women's health and wellness. Even with modern technology, the rates of diagnosis are still staggering. Practicing preventive care will keep your ta-tas in good health, and can help ensure early detection. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973241/how-to-perform-a-self-breast-exam How-To Health & Fitness How-tos Chriselle Asuma-Irion Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:40:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to get involved in breast cancer awareness month ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973165/how-to-get-involved-in-breast-cancer-awareness-month Almost all of us have been affected by breast cancer, or know someone who has, so here are some simple and easy ways to donate, give back and raise awareness this October. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973165/how-to-get-involved-in-breast-cancer-awareness-month How-To Health & Fitness How-tos Nicole Schwab Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Breast cancer awareness goodies for every gal in your life]]> http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/972595/breast-cancer-awareness-goodies-for-every-gal-in-your-life October is one of my favorite months of the year. Why? There's so much to do and so much room to do good for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Because everyone at SheKnows is determined to give back to the cause this month, here are a few more lovely product picks for you. Get ready for a whole lot of pink! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/972595/breast-cancer-awareness-goodies-for-every-gal-in-your-life Beauty & Style Beauty News & Deals Beauty & Fashion Bargains Chrissy Callahan Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Girlfriend power: Fun ways to support the breast cancer awareness cause with the gals ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/972597/fun-ways-to-support-the-breast-cancer-awareness-cause-with-your-girlfriends Women with breast cancer can sometimes feel pretty alone, but they don't need to. Whether you're supporting a gal pal with the disease or just want to give back to the cause with your girlfriends, we've got a few fun ideas for you. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/972597/fun-ways-to-support-the-breast-cancer-awareness-cause-with-your-girlfriends Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Chrissy Callahan Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:58:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Can wearing a bra cause breast cancer?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/972907/can-wearing-a-bra-cause-breast-cancer It's been going around the rumor mill that wearing a bra, especially an underwire bra, has links to breast cancer. While many people believe this idea to be true, many scientists and research professionals alike have dispelled this notion as false and break it down to exactly what it is -- a rumor! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/972907/can-wearing-a-bra-cause-breast-cancer Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Alexis Feinberg Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[15 Must-have beauty buys for Breast Cancer Awareness Month]]> http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/972185/15-must-have-beauty-buys-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month This month, all month, the SheKnows beauty team will be rounding up their favorite beauty and style buys that support Breast Cancer Awareness, and we're kicking it off with 15 of our favorite products to come across our desks in recent weeks. Here they are with the SheKnows style stamp of approval. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/972185/15-must-have-beauty-buys-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month Beauty & Style Beauty News & Deals Beauty & Fashion Bargains SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:12:00 -0700 <![CDATA[What you can do to support someone with breast cancer]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972785/what-you-can-do-to-support-someone-with-breast-cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This devastating disease has claimed the lives of so many, and we all need to do our part to support those fighting it as well as those trying to cure it. Here is what you can do to help. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972785/what-you-can-do-to-support-someone-with-breast-cancer Living Jessica Watson Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Practicing Gratitude: Cousins, breast cancer and mammograms]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972309/breast-cancer-awareness-the-importance-of-mammograms For years, mammograms rarely crossed my mind, and when they did, I quickly dismissed them as something that only older women needed. Then our family was rocked by loss and I found myself scheduling an emergency appointment and eagerly awaiting my mammogram results. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972309/breast-cancer-awareness-the-importance-of-mammograms Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Nichole Beaudry Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness: Heal thyself by paying it forward ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972439/breast-cancer-awareness-heal-thyself-by-paying-it-forward Shortly after a bilateral mastectomy, the removal of 14 lymph nodes, and six rounds of chemo, mom, wife and breast cancer survivor Ellyn Davidson was ready for a few days of relaxation. Instead, she found a purpose and strength for her own recovery. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972439/breast-cancer-awareness-heal-thyself-by-paying-it-forward Parenting Ellyn Davidson Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Foods that fight breast cancer]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818055/Foods-that-fight-breast-cancer Diet is a deliciously powerful defense against breast cancer and other types of cancers. Incorporating the following cancer-fighting foods into your everyday meals will not only reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, it will also benefit your overall health. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/818055/Foods-that-fight-breast-cancer Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Real women, real stories ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972441/breast-cancer-awareness-month-real-women-real-stories October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to spread awareness about breast cancer, a disease that will strike one out of every eight women. A disease that is the second leading cause of death in women. We collected the stories of women — who are also mothers — who have battled breast cancer. They are all brave and beautiful. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972441/breast-cancer-awareness-month-real-women-real-stories Parenting SheKnows Parenting Editors