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American Cancer Society changes stance on cancer screening
Oct. 21, 2009 5 Comments
Over-screening may have led to over-diagnosis.
Spinning and dancing for breast cancer
Oct. 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
Exercise is one of the top preventative actions one can take to decrease chances of developing breast cancer. Commonwealth Sports Club (1079 Commonwealth Ave.) couldn’t think of a better way to get involved than to hold our own Zumba and Spinathon to raise money for breast cancer research. Instructors are donating their time to hold [...]
Awareness jewelry
Feb. 2, 2009 1 Comment
There’s no dearth of accessories these days that raise money for charity. People across the country sport bags, clothing, bracelets, and whatever they can get their hands on to support their cause of choice. But back in 2001, when Elisa Ilana founder Laurie Langdon-Gerber was opening her first store in an Omaha, Neb. shopping mall, [...]
For one musician, breast cancer at 24 aligned priorities
July 2, 2008 Leave a Comment
Standing under a blend of vivid stage lights, decked out in expressive clothing and listening to the buzz of the audience would seem like a surreal moment for most, but for her, it’s everyday. Asha Mevlana, a soft-spoken violinist with a hint of rock n’ roll swagger, is living out her dream as a professional [...]