Friday Five – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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It’s October and that means it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the time of year when we see pops of pink around town, on billboards, social media, TV commercials and NFL players feet reminding us to support the cause. This week’s Friday Five highlights the latest in research, advice, prevention and how you can support the cause.
Midi Health Launches Dedicated Survivorship Program – Expert Specialty Care for Women with History or Family History of Breast Cancer
Midi Health, the fastest-growing virtual care clinic for women 35+, announced the launch of an industry-first program aimed at providing cutting-edge, expert menopause care for breast cancer survivors and women at high-risk for breast cancer. Developed and led by Dr. Mindy Goldman, a Clinical Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at UC San Francisco and founder of UCSF’s Gynecology Center for Cancer Survivors and At-Risk Women, Midi’s Survivorship Program offers a full range of treatment options, advice and counseling, based on the latest research by the nation’s leading experts.
5 Common Breast Cancer Myths
You can never be too safe when it comes to breast cancer. Doing self-exams, having mammograms and watching for warning signs can save your life. Raised awareness and more candidness about breast health is a good thing. But it also has fueled some common misperceptions. pic.twitter.com/xQ9p904wpU
— Cleveland Clinic (@ClevelandClinic) October 10, 2024
Taking Care of Your Mental Health After Diagnosis
6 tips to support your mental health after a #BreastCancer diagnosis
1⃣Seek professional counseling for emotional support
2⃣Get physically active
3⃣Stay committed to completing your treatment
4⃣Practice stress management techniques
5⃣Eat a balanced diet
6⃣Build a support network pic.twitter.com/rcrhzdnx21— WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (@WHOEMRO) October 10, 2024
Chew for the Cause!
Chew for a cause! 🎗️💪 You and your dog can show support during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth with this special pink bone. For each sold, we’ll donate $1 to our friends at @NBCF. 💗 Get yours on @Amazon: https://t.co/5pIBV5Mq0s#Nylabone #NylaboneCares #breastcancerawareness pic.twitter.com/uR2NSYZJ8E
— Nylabone Products (@nylabone) October 6, 2024
Helping Women Now
Early detection for all is only possible through action. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to Helping Women Now®. The earlier we act, the bigger our impact — and we need your help.
Early detection saves lives! Click through to learn more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer or download our free guide here: https://t.co/e0JbgcdalI
Remember, it’s important to get your annual mammogram and perform monthly breast self-exams, even if you don’t have any… pic.twitter.com/i3mNgAebET
— NBCF (@NBCF) October 7, 2024
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