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Feb 1, 2012 at 3:45 pm

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Susan G. Komen Charity Ends Grants With Planned Parenthood

Susan G. Komen Charity Ends Grants With Planned Parenthood

It’s a sad day for poor women in America. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, a leading charity for breast cancer, has announced that it is ending its partnership with Planned Parenthood. The change will mean a cutoff of hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants, mainly for breast exams.

The decision sparked an outcry from abortion rights advocates blaming “political pressure” and praise from an anti-abortion group.

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Oct 30, 2011 at 9:03 pm

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“Pamper Me Pink” Spa Day Honoring Breast Cancer Survivors

“Pamper Me Pink” Spa Day Honoring Breast Cancer Survivors

On Sunday, October 30, 2011 My Majic 102.3’s favorite girlfriend, Cortney Hicks proudly presented the “Pamper Me Pink” spa event at Jamachi Medispa for survivors and women currently battling Breast Cancer. The upscale spa experience began with specialty manicures, facials and massages and concluded with gift bags, shared experiences, bonding and the establishment of life long relationships. Every guest expressed their gratitude to Courtney Hicks and My Majic 102.3 promotions team for their efforts to provide a special event dedicated

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Oct 3, 2011 at 9:30 am

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A Black Woman’s Guide To Breast Cancer Awareness

A Black Woman’s Guide To Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to BlackDoctor.org “African-American females experience higher death rates from breast cancer than any other racial or ethnic group.” This is partially due to African-American women tending to have more aggressive tumors. The fact is not meant to scare you, but it is meant as a wake up call.
Educate yourself and women you know on risk factors, discover ways to reduce the risk of

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Sep 28, 2011 at 1:13 pm

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Is Almost Here!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Is Almost Here!

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Sep 27, 2011 at 9:45 am

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Wanda Sykes Discusses Her Battle With Breast Cancer On “Ellen” [VIDEO]

Wanda Sykes Discusses Her Battle With Breast Cancer On “Ellen” [VIDEO]

Comedienne Wanda Sykes opened up on “The Ellen DeGeneres” show yesterday about her battle with breast cancer.

“I had breast cancer…I know, it’s scary,” Sykes said with a short chuckle.

The cancer was discovered in February when she was going for a breast reduction operation, because as she said, “I was tired of knocking over stuff.” Sykes said her back was sore and “it wasn’t until after the

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Sep 23, 2011 at 9:30 am

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Wanda Sykes Had Breast Cancer, Double Mastectomy

Wanda Sykes Had Breast Cancer, Double Mastectomy

Wanda Sykes recently revealed she battled breast cancer and had a double mastectomy. The comedienne taped an appearance on “Ellen” and discussed for the first time ever that she had breast cancer. Sykes told Ellen that she went in to have breast reduction surgery in February, but that’s when the cancer was detected.

“I found it through … I was having a breast reduction, actually” in February, Sykes says. “I had

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Mar 30, 2011 at 10:30 am

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Alicia Keys To Direct Lifetime Movie About Breast Cancer

Alicia Keys To Direct Lifetime Movie About Breast Cancer

Alicia Keys, Jennifer Aniston,Demi Moore and “Monster” director Patty Jenkins will all team up to share directorial duties for Lifetime’s five-part anthology of short films that will explore the effect that breast cancer has on people’s lives reports popeater.com. The movie will “use humor and drama to focus on the effect that breast cancer and its diagnosis have on relationships and the way women perceive themselves, while

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Oct 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm

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Tyra Banks Chronicles Filmmaker Dominga Martin’s Breast Cancer Survival Story

Tyra Banks Chronicles Filmmaker Dominga Martin’s Breast Cancer Survival Story

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, daytime host Tyra Banks is featuring a webseries by filmmaker Dominga Martin, which chronicles the story of how she fought (and beat) breast cancer.

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Oct 11, 2010 at 12:30 pm

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Gabrielle Union Attends Think Pink Rocks Concert For Breast Cancer Awareness Month [PHOTOS]

Gabrielle Union Attends Think Pink Rocks Concert For Breast Cancer Awareness Month [PHOTOS]

Gabrielle Union, Melanie Fiona, Flo-Rida and Ray J all came out for the Think Pink Rocks Concert in Boca Raton, FL in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness over the weekend.

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Oct 4, 2010 at 1:30 pm

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What YOU Can Do To Help Prevent Breast Cancer

What YOU Can Do To Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Even though it’s celebrated during the month of October, breast cancer awareness is really a year-round issue.

Dr. Ann Kulze, MD, author of “Dr. Ann’s Ten-Step Diet” offers great guidance with a list of things we can do right now … to do everything possible to prevent breast cancer and stop all these silly races, walks, shopping sprees and those damn ribbons!

1. Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI less

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