Posts Tagged ‘Support’

HOW TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AT HOME, SCHOOL AND THE OFFICE

We've all known someone in our lifetime that has fought breast cancer - a family member, a friend, a co-worker. This article will help you see how you can support breast cancer research at home, school and the office. Learn more about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and how they work toward preventing breast cancer and finding a cure. The best way to support breast cancer research is to donate. It doesn't matter if you donate money, time or supplies - you're supporting charity for a cause. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a good place to start. They are dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide. Did you know... - Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. - It is estimated by the American Cancer Society that in 2008 about 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States. - In 2008, ACS estimates that about 40,480 women will die from breast cancer in the United States. - In men, 1,990 new cases are projected in 2008, with 450 deaths - ...



FAMILY SUPPORT INFO FOR LUNG CANCER

If you have just been diagnosed with lung cancer;support in dealing with this disease and the overwhelming feelings of panic is something that must be dealt with immediately.  You must know that there are other people like you out there with the same exact condition. By talking with these people and discussing how you feel, it can make the process of healing much easier. From a healing standpoint, you will begin to feel better when your overall attitude improves. Thinking positively and keeping a good outlook on things can actually help to improve your physical condition, even if only by a little. There are many different sources where you can get the help and support you and your family need to conquer this disease. The internet would be the most likely place that patients and family members go to find information. There are literally thousands if not millions of people out there who are on online forums and other websites. Every venue or cancer and cancer treatment you can imagine. Thousands of "for profit" legal firms and medical centers appearing to be a support agency to encourage you to visit their websites. Be careful. These aren't support groups and agencies. ...