Monday, October 22, 2012
Patch Snap is an occasional post that features pictures from around Burlington or Burlington residents out and about.
Welcome to another edition of Patch Snap, where we highlight a picture or pictures of around Burlington or of Burlington residents out and about. Today's Patch Snap comes from the Burlington Breakfast Rotary Club, which explained the picture: Patricia Linsky shares her battle with cancer with fellow members of the Burlington Breakfast Rotary Club (BBRC). Pat reminded the group that October is cancer awareness month and that testing, good health, and early detection are the best ways to prevent and overcome the disease. Pictured above Patricia (right) receives a donation for the American Cancer Society from BBRC president, Chris Sutherland (left). Do you have a picture that would make a great Patch Snap? Email it with a brief description to…
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
According to the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition the Commonwealth has the highest rates of breast cancer in the nation. But early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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- Rashmi Raman
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. In Burlington, Lahey Clinic offers breast exams for cancer on Mondays through Saturdays. Call 781-744-8917 to make an appointment or click here for more information. Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer in the early stages. One cancer research organization …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. Lahey Clinic hosts a Breast Cancer support group on the first Wednesday of every month starting at 6 p.m. in the Cancer Center, 3W Conference Room. Call 781-744-8113 for more information or to register. “Support groups are really beneficial,” says Debra Somerrs Copit, MD, Director of Breast Imaging at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and a member of the …
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Lahey Clinic
41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA
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760673
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Frank Gainley, of Burlington, will be running in the 12th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon to help raise funds for breast cancer research.
The following is a release from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: On October 7, Frank Gainley of Burlington, will be running in the 12th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, as a member of the official Dana-Farber team. Each of the nearly 500 Dana-Farber team members are committed to raising at least $500 to support adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber. Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund have partnered with the B.A.A. in the half marathon for ten years. During this time, runners on the Dana-Farber team have raised more than $3 million to fuel lifesaving discoveries. To support a runner in the B.A.A. Half Marathon, go to www.RunDanaFarber.org/BAAHalf. “Each year, our …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in Burlington and beyond: There are even more ways to spread breast cancer awareness this month by supporting national organizations that are fighting for a cure. Research centers like Susan G. Komen for the Cure are selling pink ribbon merchandise and it’s a twofer — retail therapy and donating to a cause that affects millions. You can also support breast cancer research by affixing a special stamp to your mail. The U.S. Postal Service has been selling a stamp commemorating breast cancer awareness for the past 15 years. The …
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82 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Last week the members of the Burlington Fire Department wore pink shirts to raise awareness of breast cancer and cancer research.
Firefighters often don some cool equipment and clothing while responding to emergencies and saving lives. Last week residents may have seen members of the Burlington Fire Department and Burlington Firefighters Local 2313 sporting a different type of uniform, though the goal of saving lives was the same. They were all wearing pink T-shirts to raise awareness about breast cancer. "The whole department has been affected in one way or another with this disease and we wanted to show support and raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month," said Todd Ficociello. Firefighter Michael Runyan said some of the guys were a little uncertain when they first saw the bright pink shirts, but everyone was on board to help with the fund drive. …
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Burlington Fire Department
21 Center St, Burlington, MA
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