This Web site aims to provide news about area events and updates on research and advancements in the breast cancer medical community. Its chief audience is breast cancer patients in south central Indiana. Check out the mission statement or read about the origins of BC:FYI.
Rufenbarger explains origins of tissue bank
Hear an hour-long interview on WFIU with breast cancer survivor and advocate Connie Rufenbarger, who helped plant the seeds that became the Komen Tissue Bank, the only repository in the world for healthy breast tissue used in research.
Step Ahead meets May 8
Step Ahead meets at 6 p.m. May 8 at the Bakehouse East near Kmart on Third Street. Join this group of survivors to discuss ways to stay "in the pink." More details at the Events page.
Look Good, Feel Better May 9, 23
Have a session with a trained cosmetologist to learn more about skin, nail and hair care during cancer treatment. Sessions are at the Olcott Center for Cancer Education every other Wednesday, with the next sessions May 9 and 23. Call 812-353-5669 for an appointment.
Relay for Life events set
It's the season for the American Cancer Society's flagship fundraiser, Relay for Life, check out the Events page for a list of dates and locations in this area.
Wash your car, benefit Relay for Life
Once again, Bloomington Car Wash will help raise funds for the WISE Guys/YMCA Relay for Life team. All you have to do is have your car washed May 14 and owner Ralph May wil donate 20 percent of the day's take to the team. All the details are on the Events page.
Mindful body yoga therapy at YMCA
Indiana University Health Bloomington will sponsor yoga sessions for cancer patients and survivors this summer, June 6 to Aug. 15, to encourage healing, and balance of mind and body. Get the details on the Events page.
Newly diagnosed? Read Step Ahead's Top 10 List
Listening to your body. Choosing your medical team wisely. Asking lots of questions. This and other tips are included in the "Top 10 List for Newbies," a checklist compiled by survivors in the support group Step Ahead. It's a must-see for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their caregivers. Check it out at this page.
Cheers? Maybe not...
The recent news about alcohol's abiliy to increase the risk of breast cancer isn't news, but the latest study does limit even further how many drinks may be "safe." Check out this breakdown of the study from BreastCancer.org>, the study itself, or a Think Pink, Live Green column by BreastCancer.org's founder Marisa Weiss.
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