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Super Bowl festivities include breast cancer events
Indianapolis breast cancer survivors and advocates for research are taking advantage of the glare of the Super Bowl spotlight with two events during the week: A Pink Pep Rally and a Super Cure collection for the Komen Tissue Bank. Check out the details on the Events page.
Check out news from the SABCS
The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium provides researchers a venue for announcing their findings, which this year ranged from info about new treatment drugs to genetic discoveries. Check out this roundup of stories for more.
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.
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.
Koneru now part of Premier
Oncologist Karunna Koneru and her oncology practice, the Cancer Care Center, have joined IMA/Premier Healthcare, according to the Herald-Times. She and her staff will remain in their office on Second Street and the Bedford location will remain open.
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