Sunday, October 25, 2009

112 of the Most Favorite Tweets I've Written on @TeamHeather



Egypt celebrates its first Race for the Cure, bringing a focus on breast cancer to North. Africa & the Middle East - http://tiny.cc/Egypt552

Men, when a woman in your life gets breast cancer, remember, she's the Commander in Chief in fighting this disease -
www.standbyher.org

1 of the most creative & comprehensive breast cancer directories ever seen. It is in AU, and US programs, take note! -
http://tiny.cc/h4n3C

VERY interesting, touching, and diverse "group journal" blog written by breast cancer survivors -
http://tiny.cc/oL6yL

MaryEllen Locher Found. provides secondary ed scholarships 4 kids who've lost a parent to breast cancer & of breast cancer survivors:
http://tiny.cc/5NVAw

Breast cancer survivors who've had a mastectomy, some tips 2 help you become more comfortable w/intimacy after surgery:
http://tiny.cc/oUyHl

In breast cancer journey, women need a boyfriend, husband, fiancé, girlfriend, or a partner who is patient -
http://tiny.cc/DWk2W

Spouses of breast cancer survivors find a safe place to share anxieties and experiences at support group -
http://tiny.cc/gxEJa

One of the FEW resources for young women! Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program offers personal support & ed for young women:
http://tiny.cc/WDb3V

Study of over 44,000 women shows more evidence linking obesity to likelihood of developing diseases like breast cancer:
http://tiny.cc/7saQC

The most effective way to fight breast cancer is to detect it early. Check out this thorough self-exam "How to" -
http://tiny.cc/P6Yw3

AWESOME video on breast cancer survivors recovering through a military style exercise called Breast Cancer Boot Camp -
http://tiny.cc/K0o9z

New development in detecting breast cancer combines mammo & CT scans, using comfortable device to detect single photons:
http://tiny.cc/Es7sl

Wonderful book survivors can read free online! "Dancing With Fear: Tips & Wisdom From Breast Cancer Survivors" -
http://tiny.cc/iOAoI

Pres. Obama awards Pres. Medal of Freedom, highest civilian honor, to breast cancer activist Nancy Brinker, founder of Komen for the Cure!

GREAT read! "B.O.O.B.S.: A Bunch Of Outrageous Breast-Cancer Survivors Tell Their Stories of Courage, Hope & Healing" -
http://tiny.cc/Uax6G

Komen for the Cure Ambassador, René Syler, speaks about how to cope with the fear of a recurrence of breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/nwBM4

Evid shows when women are more involved in making own surgery choices, w/less Dr input, they are more apt 2 choose mastectomy:
http://tiny.cc/B8XfN

Program to educate Amish & Mennonite women on importance of regular breast self-exams & provide them w/free health screenings:
http://tiny.cc/s8oVs

Slide show of stages of breast cancer; stages give your doctor idea of your prognosis & the likely outcome of disease -
http://tiny.cc/FHUcU

100 Dubai hosp staff to take basic training in breast cancer detection prior to 12 month Emirate-wide aware camp in Oct:
http://tiny.cc/OvHJq

Computer program created that uses artificial intell. to help doctors predict earlier whether breast cancer has metastasized:
http://tiny.cc/86ujT

My mother survived, my 26 year old sis did not; how to deal w/survivor guilt & "why am I here?" after breast cancer is gone -
http://tiny.cc/hOh8Q

Breast cancer & women in prison: few self-examined, little knowledge of symptoms & risk factors, in need of health education:
http://tiny.cc/v7Oeq

New study shows women who smoke while undergoing therapy for breast cancer are more than twice as likely to die -
http://tiny.cc/Smoking552

Books for breasts cancer survivors as they recover & need advice, inspiration, motivation or a good old fashion laugh:
http://tiny.cc/Books84

Artificial Lighting & Breast Cancer: Blind women have low rates of bc. Nurses & night shift workers have high rates -
http://tiny.cc/Light74

“Discovering Hands” is training blind women to use developed tactile skills to detect breast cancer earlier & better than drs
http://tiny.cc/MsLI7

Proposed legislation would help make women under 40 aware of their elevated risk for breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/Under40

Deceptively simple non-med tips to help breast cancer survs. cope w/emotional & physical challenges -
http://tiny.cc/BCTips

Guys can feel so helpless in their loved ones' fights against breast cancer. No more! -
http://www.breastcancerhusband.org

A great support for couples as they face breast cancer together -
http://fbctogether.org/

Find a convenient place to have a mammogram near you -
http://tiny.cc/FindMammos

Sign up for a reminder to get your annual mammograms ladies -
http://tiny.cc/MammoReminder

Don't know WHAT to do for your friend/loved one diagnosed w/breast cancer? Helpful gifts/gestures -
http://tiny.cc/Gifts853

Find breast cancer clinical trials near you or targeted at you -
http://tiny.cc/FindClinicalTrials

A friend just had her 1st mammo; I thought info on how to prepare for a mammo might be helpful -
http://tiny.cc/Preparing

6 Breast cancer symptoms most women don't know about -
http://tiny.cc/6Symptoms

Considering BRCA1 & BRCA2 genetic testing for breast cancer? Everything you need to know about benefits and limitations
http://tiny.cc/FDKGi

Are you a breast cancer "pre-vivor?" One who, either through family or genetic link, needs to prepare for the possibility of bc?
http://tiny.cc/HJpvA

The Bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act needs your support! Bill -
http://tiny.cc/Bill908; Petition - http://tiny.cc/Petition850

Breast Cancer Awareness Contest for best & most unique celebrations of '09 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
http://tiny.cc/Contest686

Check out movie “Living Proof,” true story of Dr. Dennis Slamon, the UCLA doc who helped develop the breast cancer drug Herceptin - AMAZING!

Meet four women who survived breast cancer thanks to Herceptin: medicine whose discovery is documented in movie "Living Proof"
http://tiny.cc/Survivors

Man's best friend might specifically be woman's best friend; studies show dogs can smell breast cancer on breath -
http://tiny.cc/Dogs785

You, and not your doctors, are in charge of your breast cancer medical care. How to train your doctors -
http://tiny.cc/Doctor683

Have friends/family members who smoke around you or loved ones; secondhand smoke linked to breast cancer for years!
http://tiny.cc/Smoke294

Every relationship is tested by breast cancer; SEX & INTIMACY afterwards:
http://tiny.cc/Sex327, http://tiny.cc/Sex41, http://tiny.cc/Sex490

Happy inside & out helps fight breast cancer; tips for survivors:
http://tiny.cc/Beauty967, http://tiny.cc/Beauty438, http://tiny.cc/Beauty242

First mammogram? Time for your annual one? Prescribed one cause of a lump? Are you nervous? Use the Buddy System!
http://tiny.cc/Buddy858

In some cultures, there's no word for cancer. How Asians, Native Americans, Latinas, & Muslims deal w/ breast cancer:
http://tiny.cc/Oprah510

My surviving sister experiences this every year: How to make it through breast cancer false alarms -
http://tiny.cc/Oprah679

Study found women living in brightest neighborhoods were 73% more likely to suffer from breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/Nocturnalillumination

"Why I Cut Off My Breasts!" Cameras follow René Syler through this extreme surgery to prevent breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/Oprah963

Had a mastectomy, or know a woman who has, and having a hard time finding a swimsuit that fits? Excellent resource!
http://tiny.cc/Oprah577

One virulent fast-acting type of breast cancer attacks more than twice as many young black women as all other women:
http://tiny.cc/Oprah729

"Lump!" "Cancer!" "Mastectomy!" "Radiation!" "Chemo!" "Reconstruction!" How to explain this to kids? RESOURCES! -
http://tiny.cc/Children672

Telling kids about breast cancer is hard. Use these huggable dolls (& accompanying 34 pg book) as a comforting tool -
http://tiny.cc/Kimmie

Breast cancer costs $200,000, so when it is present and health insurance is not, turn to Pretty in Pink -
http://tiny.cc/Pretty770

Diagnosed w/ breast cancer? Understand your pathology report by getting past medical jargon & knowing the facts -
http://tiny.cc/Pathology132

What's your breast cancer IQ? Take quizzes or share:
http://tiny.cc/QuizA, http://tiny.cc/QuizB, http://tiny.cc/QuizC, http://tiny.cc/QuizD

How do we change this? "African American women tend to refuse late stage breast cancer treatment" -
http://tiny.cc/AA574

You've heard of "What Not To Wear" - This is what not to say when a loved one tells you she has breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/WhatNotToSay

For any young woman in your life diagnosed w/ breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/Young937 - It was SO hard for my 26 yo sister to find support!

For guys like me, brothers, husbands, fathers, & friends, great site for supporting loved ones fighting breast cancer:
http://tiny.cc/Guys370

Great resource for African-American women diagnosed with breast cancer -
http://www.lbbc.org/african

Great resource for Latina women diagnosed with breast cancer -
http://www.lbbc.org/latina.asp

Great resource for high-risk women or "pre-vivors" who know they'll battle breast cancer -
http://www.lbbc.org/high-risk.asp

Great resource for lesbians diagnosed with breast cancer -
http://www.mautnerproject.org

All male breast cancer info! How common, causes, risks factors, types, symptoms, staging, treatment, & prognosis -
http://tiny.cc/Male616

From dogs, cats, fish, birds, horses, pigs, and others, pet therapy can do WONDERS when battling breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/Pets763

Ladies recently diagnosed w/ breast cancer: need help? have questions? talk? Call this 24 hr hotline & speak to a survivor - 1-800-221-2141

Men w/ a woman in their lives recently diagnosed w/ breast cancer, check out the 24 hr support network, Men's Match Program @ 1-800-221-2141

Knowing the 10 emotional responses one diagnosed w/ breast cancer experiences will help others support & nurture her:
http://tiny.cc/SVgq5

Teens feel helpless when someone they love is diagnosed w/ breast cancer! Check out list of things they can do in the fight:
http://tiny.cc/x24Pi

At risk for breast cancer or know someone who is, take a look at the Top 10 foods that will help reduce that risk -
http://tiny.cc/Top10259

In '07, I told Heather's story in the Senate before a hearing looking into funding for diseases like breast cancer:
http://tiny.cc/Senate312

"My illness has a first name it's b-r-e-a-s-t. My illness has a second name it's c-a-n-c-e-r" Songs from a survivor:
http://tiny.cc/BCSongs

Alright, I promised breast cancer humor here as well, so here it goes -
http://tiny.cc/Funny606

Check out this AWESOME animated & video navigation map for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer:
http://breastcancernavigationalmap.org

The Mayo Clinic announces lifestyle factors that can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer - Know the facts! -
http://tiny.cc/Tips283

Check out these myths about breast cancer; know yourself and know the facts! -
http://tiny.cc/Myths848

One of my favorite names fighting breast cancer; "Knocker Walkers" - 1) Get friends; 2) Pick a breast cancer event; 3) Get a good name 4) FIGHT!

Meet Lea Yekutiel, a woman who loves her breast cancer and what it has done for her - lemons into lemonade folks! -
http://tiny.cc/Love781

Pledge to get your mammo now w/Mammograms for a Million Moms - for every 1,000,000 screened, 1,000 lives can be saved:
http://tiny.cc/3m4Ef

Suzan St Maur had cancer twice and believes humor & laughter helps survivors & co-survivors through it - GOOD LAUGH:
http://tiny.cc/6AlDo

Contrary to belief, pregnancy-associated breast cancer doesn't appear to be any more deadly than bc in non-pregnant women -
http://tiny.cc/rpHw5

Check out Making Memories! Their mission is to grant wishes for metastatic breast cancer patients:
http://makingmemories.org

In the battle against breast cancer, you GOTTA get creative! Enter, ME's Barron's Bottles for Boobs -
http://tiny.cc/Bottles

A collection of breast cancer podcasts, from survivors, on many ways to make like w/breast cancer a bit easier -
http://tiny.cc/BlogRadio

DON'T KILL THE MESSENGER! Not sure about accuracy of this study, but you have to admit, it's funny:
http://tiny.cc/Housework

Great read! "The Victoria's Secret Catalog Never Stops Coming : and Other Lessons I Learned from Breast Cancer" -
http://tiny.cc/Victoria829

Spectacular short films about breast cancer, survivors, co-survivors, treatment, and so much more -
http://tiny.cc/ShortFilms695

This is appropriate coming from a teacher - "An apple a day keeps the breast cancer away?" -
http://tiny.cc/Apples

The size of a female baby at birth might affect the likelihood of her developing breast cancer later in life -
http://tiny.cc/BirthSize

Presented at American College of Sports Medicine's Conference: Working out after age 30 may lower risk of breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/WorkOut801

My interview about Team Heather & the battle against breast cancer on DC's ABC News Channel 8 -
http://tiny.cc/NewsChannel8

Alternative ways to support the breast cancer fight -
http://tiny.cc/Ways1, http://tiny.cc/Ways2, http://tiny.cc/Ways3, or http://tiny.cc/Ways4

View Komen's new global focus in emotional video -
http://tiny.cc/Global32

An unbelievably inspirational story of one woman's mental battle prior to her mastectomy -
http://tiny.cc/ABodyResculpted

Producer of Charlize Theron's "Monster" makes "Decoding Annie Parker." Story of bc survivor’s research that led to disc of BRCA1
http://tiny.cc/SilverScreen

Guide to save people time & energy in finding key breast cancer information online (GREAT RESOURCE) -
http://tiny.cc/BCGuide

Article I wrote in Family Magazine for Susan G. Komen on experiences of being a co-survivor -
http://tiny.cc/FamilyMagazine

192,370 women will be diagnosed with and 40,170 women will die of breast cancer in 2009; know your risks!
http://tiny.cc/2009Stats

Don't know WHAT to do for your friend/loved one diagnosed w/breast cancer? Helpful gifts/gestures -
http://tiny.cc/Gifts853

WHY does anyone smoke, especially when more and more is learned about its link to breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/WhyDoYouSmoke

Take a minute to sign the "I Vote for the Cure" Petition, which outlines 3 critical goals for Obama -
http://tiny.cc/Vote354

After watching Marley & Me, I think it appropriate to highlight this unique take on battling breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/CFTC

Literally, one of the best support systems I've seen; my sister, Heather LOVED this place! -
http://tiny.cc/GatheringPlace

A look at the impact of prenatal-to-adult environ exposures that may predispose women to breast cancer -
http://www.bcerc.org//home.htm

Deceptively simple non-med tips to help breast cancer survivors cope w/emotional & physical challenges -
http://tiny.cc/BCTips

Get empowered by those things you CAN control; look at the 7 ways to help prevent breast cancer -
http://tiny.cc/7Ways

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