Winning the fight against breast cancer is about much more than just curing a medical condition. It's about overcoming the cultural, social, educational and financial barriers that prevent women from being screening and receiving treatment.
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- Fresno State's Women's Basketb...
SaveMart Center, Fresno
Saturday, February 20 at 5:00pm
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley
The WBCA Pink Zone® initiative is a global, unified effort for the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) nation of coaches to assist in raising breast cancer awareness on the court, across campuses, in communities and beyond. Before Fresno State women battle Nevada, a survivor recognition will be held on the... court. Throughout the evening, messages of awareness will hit the big screen. Stop by the Komen education booth for a little fun.
$1 of each ticket sold will benefit the Central Valley Affiliate.
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Time:5:00PM Saturday, February 20th
Location:SaveMart Center, Fresno
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley Financial resources for people living with breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Understanding Breast Cancer | Treatment | Insurance & Financial Issues
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There are many resources to help those with breast cancer deal with financial decisions. The first place that people can turn to for advice is a trusted health care provider. Physicians, nurses and so
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley Young women affected by breast cancer--learned more about this 10th Annual Conference dedicated to the unique needs of young woman with breast cancer.
www.youngsurvivorsconference.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley You Tube video features Komen Chicagoland advocate who recently lost her battle to breast cancer. This is why we ALL do what we do. Honoring those beginning the battle, those who have fought and survived and those who have left us with their message of courage and strength.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley Move to curb mammograms for poorest women sparks outrage
Move to curb mammograms for poorest women sparks outrage - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacr
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McCarthy Urges Governor to Restore Mammogram Access for Low-Income Californians
Congressman
Kevin McCarthy led a bipartisan effort with his California colleagues
in sending a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger asking him to restore
access to the “Every Woman Counts” program
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Congressman Kevin McCarthy led a bipartisan effort with his California colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger asking him to restore access to the “Every Woman Counts” program
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley Tell Governor Schwarzenegger you support the Every Woman Counts program. Send your letter today!
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Join breast cancer patients, survivors and advocates in letting Governor Schwarzenegger know that we are deeply concerned about the recently announced cuts to California's screening program – Every Woman Counts. The 1.2 million women eligible for these services are depending on us.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley
Every Woman Should Count!
Join breast cancer patients,
survivors and advocates in letting Governor Schwarzenegger know that we
are deeply concerned about the recently announced cuts to California's
screening program – Every Woman Counts. The 1.2 million women eligible for these services are depending on us.
komenpolicy.org
Join breast cancer patients, survivors and advocates in letting Governor Schwarzenegger know that we are deeply concerned about the recently announced cuts to California's screening program – Every Woman Counts. The 1.2 million women eligible for these services are depending on us.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley
Breast
cancer survivors and advocates from all seven California Affiliates of Susan G.
Komen for the Cure® signaled their alarm today at the recently announced cuts
to California’s Every Woman Counts program, which would effectively shut
the doors to breast cancer screening services for 1.2 million low-income and
uninsured women for the first six months of 2010.
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California Breast Cancer Survivors and Advocates Call on State to Nix Screening Cuts. Komen Affiliates Urge State Leaders to Spare Neediest Women from Budget Cuts.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/12/c
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In Washington today, politicians too often just stand their ground. Liberal strategist Bob Beckel and conservative columnist Cal Thomas provide a better model.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley In this challenging year, the Central Valley Affiliate is truly thankful to our volunteers and supporters for your passion and dedication in raising breast cancer awareness and funds. THANK YOU!
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley Suggestion for the Dept. of Health and Human Services when appointing USPSTF. Follow protocol from the Breast Cancer Research Program of the DoD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. Build your team of panelists consisting of physicians, scientists and consumer reviewers with a background in breast cancer advocacy.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley Author of the "Early Act", Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz will appear on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos"Sunday to reflect on health care reforn and the USPSTF recommendations.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley See what Amb Nancy Brinker has to say about USPSTF recommendations Sunday on Meet the Press.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Central Valley Sign our petition and help us ensure that all women have access to this life-saving screening.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new guidelines that could significantly change breast cancer screening approaches in the U.S., recommending against routine mammograms for women 40-49 and questioning the value of breast cancer screenings for women older than 75.
