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The LivingConversations Necklace

Tips and Guidelines for Making Your Video Story

LivingConversations is a site about life, living and the power of survival, a discussion among all women who have been touched in some way by breast cancer. And through this video forum, we can combat our fears, share our joys and lift our spirits – together. For where there is hope, there is life.

First of all, if you don’t have an account, you will need to register. Click here to register.

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Women Stories video series

Women Stories has a series of videos featuring breast cancer survivors talking about specific topics related to their experiences. From initial diagnosis to issues such as surgical choices or hormone therapy and life after breast cancer, these videos provide information from women who have been there. A review board of medical professionals has approved all information in the videos. You can watch online or purchase a DVD set of all 10 videos.

The Breast Cancer Journey Planner

This 3-ring binder/organizer is designed to help the newly diagnosed navigate the information and choices they are given. It contains hints, questions to ask, a calendar, a resource list and places to list your own questions and note your own research.

Available at http://www.theidealcancerorganizer.com/

Revving up the breast cancer research engine

Posted by karen on Mon, 2008-07-07 10:09 in

Research

Kudos to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for organizing some of the most innovative research endeavors in the field of breast cancer research. Last year they revamped their research program that addresses the reality of research in this area: it takes more than a one-time, one year grant to a researcher in order to move the needle.