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Breast Cancer Awareness 2012

Friday, October 26, 2012

SHARE: Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors in Coventry

"Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" shares the wisdom of breast cancer survivors with the newly diagnosed. What's your story?

  October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on everything from enduring surgery and chemotherapy to how to deal with hair loss. Best selling author and breast cancer survivor Barbara Delinsky has gathered the wisdom of hundreds of breast cancer survivors who are eager to inspire those who are new to the “breast cancer sisterhood.” She shares all of the stories and tidbits she found in her book "Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors." First published in 2001, the book was updated for a 10th anniversary edition published last year. Delinsky donates all the profits from the …

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Gets HIP

Coventry resident and breast cancer survivor Nicole Bourget praises the new initiative.

  Right now there are more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Survivors are grateful to be alive but the aftercare can be daunting. Most undergo follow up treatments and have to keep track of numerous medications and doctors, but now, the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation has found a way to make the transition easier by teaming up with HealthID Profile Inc. or HIP. The Rhode Island based company combines cloud computing technology with trendy medical alert bands and bracelets. On October 4th HIP debuted the HIP Gemma Collection on their website, in time for the 7th Annual Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life weekend. Events include the 4th Annual Gloria …

tracey aiello

1:10 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012

This is great I need a new bracelet and something easy to recognize I will be ordering one soon!   more ›

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