March 11th, 2010 by claire
A New York Times blog has a post about women with breast cancer in one breast opting for bilateral mastectomy. While a relatively small percentage of women with breast cancer opt for this (6 percent according to the reporter), the number has increased in recent years. The blog is fairly standard info, but I found the comments from different readers about how they made their individual decisions especially interesting.
The article is here: “After Cancer, Removing a Healthy Breast”
(Scroll down to read the comments)
March 9th, 2010 by claire
We are thrilled to be the recipients of proceeds from this year’s Luna Fest, a mini film festival sponsored by the Madison Chapter of Luna Chix.
Luna Fest
March 18, 2010 at US Bank Plaza in Madison.
Enjoy a reception at silent auction at 6 p.m. The film viewing begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets $20
Luna Fest is a national film festival of short films by, for and about women. All proceeds are donated to Breast Cancer Recovery. Please contact us to buy tickets in advance or buy tickets at the event. We hope to see you there!
More information at the Luna Chix website: teamlunachix.com
February 15th, 2010 by claire
We are so grateful to the many, many people that attended the Beer & Chocolate Tasting at Dexter’s on Valentine’s Day! The event was the best yet – with more people, great beer and chocolate and a record amount of proceeds for Breast Cancer Recovery!
Thank you to Dexter’s, Steave Weakley and Fred Swenson for organizing the event. We also want to extend a special thank you to Gail Ambrosia for lending her talents as a celebrity judge.
Read more about the event at WKOW’s coverage here: Pub serves local beers to benefit breast cancer recovery
February 11th, 2010 by claire
Please don’t forget this Sunday’s Beer and Chocolate Tasting!
It’s a great Valentine’s Day date for an even greater cause.
Valentine’s Day Beer and Chocolate Tasting
Sunday, 2/14
1-4 p.m.
Dexter’s Pub
301 North Street, Madison, WI
Enjoy all the beer and chocolate you like! $20 gets you a pint glass and unlimited tastings from ten local breweries including Lake Louie, Capital Brewery, Great Dane, Ale Asylum and more. Bring a chocolate dish to share and admission is only $15. Best chocolate dish will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges.
All proceeds from the event benefit Breast Cancer Recovery. We hope to see you there!
February 9th, 2010 by claire
CancerCare is hosting a teleconference about breast cancer research on February 11. Listen over the phone or online from 1:30 – 2:30 ET.
Here’s a link with details:
Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer, Feb. 11