Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Modern treatments for cancer tend to be hard on a patient’s body. And some cancers, particularly breast cancer, can be very aggressive and difficult to fight. For these reasons, more and more patients are seeking complementary alternative medical (CAM) treatments.

These seven ways of supporting your loved one who has breast cancer could really make a difference.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good reminder to focus on how our diets affect our health.

If you have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be tough to know what to say or how to approach that person. Here are eight tips on how to do it.

Here are seven breast cancer awareness charities that are most deserving of your support this month.

When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)

Only by knowing the statistics of breast cancer will we be able to better arm ourselves against it.

Two free breast screening events will be held at The Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center at DCH Regional Medical Centerfor women 40 and older.

These eight tips could help you talk to a relative, friend or co-worker who’s dealing with some tough news.

My sweet grandmother passed away from complications due to breast cancer many years ago. I remember her mastectomy and I remember sensing the fear of those closest around her. She fought ten brave years but lost her battle in 1999.