Latest Breast Cancer Network of Strength Stories

Researchers urge more patient-centered care African-American breast cancer survivors were satisfied with their cancer treatment, but most were never offered clinical trials opportunities or support services during or after their treatment, according to a study by a UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher and her community partner, Rev. Tammie Dynse. The study, "The Unmet Needs of African-American Women with Breast Cancer," involved interviews with 137 African-American women who...

Edie Falco and Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization Join Forces to Put Focus Back on Needs of Survivors and Patients NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An overwhelming number of breast cancer patients and survivors say that talking to other survivors is key to dealing with the disease. The findings, the result of a new national poll of breast cancer patients and survivors, inspired Edie Falco, the award-winning actress of the hit series Nurse Jackie and 9-year...

CORTE MADERA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The globally celebrated Dailey Method barre workout raises $21,500 with fundraising classes at studios around the country and in Canada. Throughout the month of October, 2011 The Dailey Method held specially designated Breast Cancer Donation Classes. In addition, they sold Dailey Method special edition pink socks and Do It Dailey Pink Ribbon T's. 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Y-Me National Breast Organization and...

www.y-me.org Focuses on the People Behind the Pink and 24/7/365 Y-ME Hotline: 800-221-2141 CHICAGO , Nov. 4, 2011, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization(TM), the only place in the world where a patient can call 24/7/365 to talk to a breast cancer survivor, launched a new website that focuses on the human element of breast cancer, featuring the People Behind the Pink, who are surviving breast cancer and the survivor peer counselors who provide emotional support...

18th Annual Partners Golf Classic, Partner Night events DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Karmanos Partners continued its philanthropic legacy for the 18th year in a row, raising nearly $700,000 through the Partners Golf Classic on August 29th and the Partners Night on September 17th to benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20071106/KARMANOSLOGO) Karmanos Partners is a group of young, hands-on volunteers dedicated...

CHICAGO, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An estimated 30,000 runners, walkers, and supporters -- most impacted in some way by breast cancer -- turned out on Sunday in Chicago to support the Windy City's largest breast cancer event: the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization's(TM) 20th Anniversary Race At Your Pace. Y-ME organizers reached their fundraising goal of $3 million. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110509/DC98608) Y-ME depends on this annual event to help...

CHICAGO, April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Take your feet to the street this Mother's Day in Chicago's most meaningful breast cancer event! The Y-ME Race at Your Pace(TM) benefitting Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is on Sunday, May 8th, 2011, in Grant Park. Register now for the 5k run, or the three or one mile walk at www.Y-MErace.org or call 1-877-YME-RACE (1-877-963-7223). SOURCE Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

20th Anniversary Race At Your Pace in Chicago's Grant Park CHICAGO, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization(TM) will hold its 20th anniversary Y-ME Race At Your Pace fundraising event on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th beginning at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago's Grant Park. The Y-ME Race, expected to draw over 30,000 participants, is a celebration of diversity and unity within the breast cancer community -- and an opportunity to support Y-ME's peer counseling...

MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to elevate breast cancer awareness and prevention amongst medically underserved limited English patients, 1,500 distinctively pink Language Line(R) Phones have been deployed across almost 200 hospitals and healthcare organizations nationwide. When clients use these pink, quick-dial, dual-handset phones to facilitate three-way communications between medical providers, limited English speaking patients and qualified medical...

Merrimack, N.H., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Brookstone® is taking a very warm, soft and cozy approach to helping the fight. During October, Brookstone will donate 20 percent of sales of its Pink n-a-p® Comfy Ultra-Plush Blanket with Sleeves, Pink n-a-p® Luxe Blanket and Pink n-a-p® Luxe Travel Pillow to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength®. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100909/FL61601 ) (Photo:...