Breast Cancer in Young Women: Resources and Statistics in Arlington

Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.

Generally speaking, a woman in Massachusetts has a 0.13 percent chance of getting breast cancer each year, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has a one in 232 chance of getting the disease, and a woman 20 years her senior has a one in 42 probability, according to the website. “Although we aren’t certain, the cause of breast cancer in younger women is likely caused by a genetic predisposition,” says Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., the medical oncologist director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While breast cancer treatment in young women is often effective, the chance of recovery tends to be worse in women under 40…

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Breast Cancer: Stuff They Never Tell You

Survivors are part of a sisterhood, whether they choose to be or not. And sharing stories – funny, sad, ironic – is what sisters do best.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Hearing the words, "I'm sorry, but it's cancer," comes as a shock to anyone, and I never thought I would hear them that day. I was in my mid-40s, a marathon runner, healthy eater, non-smoker, no family history. The only real risk factor I had was giving birth to my first child after age 30. I cried (hysterically), I went for a long run the next morning, I got a second opinion, I told only a handful of people and I went about my busy life trying not to think about it. I made a list of other women I knew who had fought – or were fighting – this awful disease. In a few moments, I came up with more than 15 names of women in my community, most of whom were right around my age. Clearly, I was not alone…

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Show Us Your Pink Pride in Arlington

Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by uploading photos of your and/or your family and friends supporting the cause.

Showing off your pink pride during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a favorite thing to do with survivors and supporters alike. Thousands of hats, shirts, and other pink breast cancer items are sold in October. Millions of tiny pink ribbons are worn to support the cure for breast cancer and hope for many women. Also, countless numbers of people show support of Breast Cancer Awareness by participating in fundraising events. Have you strapped on your pink running shoes for the Komen Race for the Cure? If a walk is more your speed, how about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure? Have you joined a local support group? Joined efforts with other supporters to hold a fundraiser or night out? We want you to tell us your story in the …

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PHOTO: Arlington Resident Participates in Komen Race for the Cure

Arlington’s Jamie Koll joined thousands of others Saturday for the 20th Annual Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure at Joe Moakley Park in South Boston.

For more on Susan G. Komen for the Cure Massachusetts, visit www.komenmass.org.

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Comes to Boston this Weekend

Organizers expect the 5K walk will draw more than 7,000 people into the city and raise more than $1 million for breast cancer research.

In Massachusetts, 133 women out of every 100,000 will be diagnosed with breast cancer.   This means that during your lifetime, there's a chance that you, a family member or friend could be diagnosed. Luckily, thanks to awareness, research and investment into the prevention of breast cancer by organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, mortality rates are dropping, and more and more people are coming together to support those fighting against breast cancer. More than 7,000 breast cancer survivors and supporters will take to the streets of Boston this weekend for the 2012 Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure. The 5k timed race and untimed walk will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in Joe Moakley Park, South Boston. Do you plan to …

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Breast Cancer Support Groups in Arlington

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.

One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups, such as the free support group run by The Center for Cancer & Support Education on Tuesdays in the Armstrong Ambulance conference room. “Support groups are really beneficial,” says Debra Somerrs Copit, MD, Director of Breast Imaging at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and a member of the medical advisory board for Living Beyond Breast Cancer. “When patients …

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Healthy Living Can Prevent Breast Cancer: Arlington Resources

Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Arlington to help you stay healthy.

You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD.  Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …

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6:40 am on Sunday, October 7, 2012

for those with cancer, a great local resource is The Center for Cancer Support & Education (www.centerforcancer.org) with free support groups for patients and caregivers based here in Arlington.   more ›

Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Events Near Arlington

From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Arlington and Massachusetts.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Research centers like Susan G. Komen for the Cure are selling pink ribbon merchandise and it’s a twofer — retail therapy and donating to a cause that affects millions. You can also support breast cancer research by affixing a special stamp to your mail. The U.S. Postal Service has been selling a stamp commemorating breast cancer awareness for the past 15 years. The agency has raised $75 million so far for research programs at the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense. The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is organized…

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Last Chance: To Partake in Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer

Five Arlington eateries will have special desserts this week to help support breast cancer research and care.

This week, more than 250 restaurants, bakeries, cafés and chocolate shops in Massachusetts, including five in Arlington, will be participating in the 13th annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer. During the weeklong fundraiser, from Monday to Sunday (March 7-13), all of the eateries will have a unique dessert, starting at $3, with the proceeds going toward breast cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Bakes for Breast Cancer, Inc., a newly-formed nonprofit breast cancer organization. The participants in Arlington are: Flora, Not Your Average Joe’s, Quebrada Baking Co., Ristorante Olivio and Tryst. The event was started in 2000 by Carol Brownman Sneider, in memory of her mother, Eva Brownman, who lost her battle with …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Nov. 22

Volunteering, a breast cancer support group, yoga for seniors and a few more things to know today.

1. Weather: Expect a mostly sunny Tuesday followed by late-night rain. High temperatures could reach 50 degrees during the day, with an overnight low of 40 degrees. 2. Volunteering: Have you heard about Will Sherman? This 17-year-old Eagle scout has been working hard to create an online spot to connect volunteers with local nonprofits seeking help. Find out all about it here. 3. Breast cancer support group meets today: Gain the vital support and connection for coping with the stress of breast cancer treatment. No fee. Held at the Armstrong Ambulance conference room. Run by the Center for Cancer Support and Education. Preregistration required. 4. Yoga at Senior Center: There is a twice weekly drop-in yoga classes at the Arlington Senior …

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