Life Is Why

More than 10,000 people participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk!

Too many myths exist about the risk, contraction and treatment of breast cancer. It's time to put five of them to rest.

FIve exciting new research findings that should greatly benefit victims of and those at risk for breast cancer.

I think we can agree that we all want to find a cure for cancer and help all those battling with the disease. One Buffalo company just launched a new campaign to not only raise money, but also raise awareness, for breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by awarding a $450,000 National Research Grant to the University at Buffalo.

Apparently it’s quite simple: exercise reduces a woman’s risk of breast cancer.

A group of local Cancer Survivors have teamed up to create an exercise program to get people 'moving'!!! Their idea is in keeping with what the National Cancer Institute recommends in general but especially for those who have been diagnosed with cancer...

Governor Cuomo is stepping up to the plate even more for breast cancer screenings in 2017. Beginning immediately here are some of the important points to note. Hospitals will have four additional morning, evening or weekend hours each week for screenings beginning this year. A ... Read More ...

When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)

Only by knowing the statistics of breast cancer will we be able to better arm ourselves against it.