The Pink Locket

Women whose mammograms show a large area of dense breast tissue (usually defined as ≥ 75%) are at 4 to 5 times higher risk than same aged women with less or no dense breast tissue. Dense breast tissue can also make it harder to detect breast cancer with mammography.† †http://qap.sdsu.edu/screening/breastcancer/facts.html   Don’t forget to check out […]

A diet that is rich in vegetables, fruit, poultry, fish, and low-fat dairy products has been associated with a lower risk of breast cancer in some studies. There is also some evidence that soy-rich diets may reduce risk.• •http://qap.sdsu.edu/screening/breastcancer/facts.html

  “October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). The first NBCAM took place in October 1985. ”  

It’s Day 10 and here’s an interesting study.  Don’t forget to check out our NEW Pink Glory Ring.  Help us to reach our goal of selling 100 rings this month!  50% of each sale goes to the Witness Project of Connecticut There is a strong correlation between increased weight and breast cancer, especially those who […]

“The incidence of breast cancer is highest in more developed countries and lowest in less developed countries.” * *Carvalho, Lucia, RN/MSN, and James A. Stewart, MD. 2009. The Everything Health Guide to Living with Breast Cancer. Avon, MA: Adams Media  

  We’re on Day 8 of facts, stats and tips that relate to Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Awareness.  Feel free to share these tips!  I’m also listing the source that you can click on to find additional information. “The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports a higher risk of breast cancer in women who […]

  Here’s our tip for Day 6 and 7. “Studies show that social isolation and stress can increase the speed at which breast cancer tumors grow in animal models.”* Be sure to check out our PINK Glory Ring, for the sale of each ring 50% will be donated to the Witness Project of CT.   […]

“One myth about breast cancer is that a person’s risk is increased only when there are affected relatives on the mother’s side of the family. However, the father’s side of the family is equally important in assessing breast cancer risk.” * Brown, Zora K. and Karl K. Boatman, MD. 2009. 100 Questions and Answers about […]

  It’s Day 4 and I hope that you are not only finding these facts, tips and stats interesting, but I hope it encourages you to become more aware of this terrible cancer and also encourages you to make any changes in your lifestyle habits that can help lower your risk for developing Breast Cancer. […]