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What a busy year! In 2021, we released two new collections of educational materials that we’ve been working on over the past few years, launched our Advancing Health Equity in Breast Cancer webinar series, and expanded on our well-established health promotion campaigns. We are so grateful to you for making the successes of our 25th year possible! Read on for some highlights, and please consider donating to support our ongoing work and join us in envisioning a world with zero breast cancer.
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A two-time cancer survivor reflects on the adage that laughter is the best medicine.
I like to think of myself as a funny person. I always try to find a way to laugh about something and must admit that I am also a bit of a practical joker at times (as long as no one gets hurt). I even try to keep my sense of humor during difficult times, because it is an excellent way to break the ice in an uncomfortable situation. It helps me make light of my challenging circumstances, and it has helped me heal through considerable obstacles in life.
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As you may have heard or noticed, this is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Zero Breast Cancer has a lot going on!
One in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime, and breast cancer can affect people of all genders. While we can't control whether we get breast cancer and it's not our fault if it happens to us, there are some things we can do individually and as a community to make it less likely. Check out our 13 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer campaign and our page on Risk Factors We Can Change Together to learn about simple actions that can reduce the risk of breast cancer and its recurrence.
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Is your child struggling with anxiety, stress, and frequent tantrums? It could be that they need to get more sleep.
Sleep is an essential bodily function that allows the mind and body to recharge. Not having enough of it can affect a child’s ability to concentrate, process information, and think clearly(1).
Sleep quality plays an essential role in a child’s physical and mental health. Children who often don’t get enough sleep eventually experience a host of other problems(2).
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Christine Jon’el is a young, Black woman living with an amputation who has survived cancer two times. When we first spoke with her a few months ago, her passion for calling out ableism and racism in breast cancer was clear. We are grateful that she agreed to be interviewed so we can share her insights with you!
- Genetic Counseling for Breast Cancer by Emily Goldberg
- Benefits and Support You Can Get from Joining Breast Cancer Support Groups by Ruth Riley
- The HAMBURGER Study of Beef & Breast Cancer
- Top 5 Empowering Podcasts for Breast Cancer Survivors in 2021 by Shweta Chooramani
- College Students Create Videos to Reduce Peers' Risk of Breast Cancer
- Self-Care for Breast Cancer Survivors during Covid-19 PART 2: Connecting with Others and Ourselves