http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc Sponsored by Pikes Peak Library District and the Susan G. Komen Foundation Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:43:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Please join us October 26, 2009, at 5:30 P.M. for a free Breast Health Seminar sponsored by The Pikes Peak Breast Health Connection. You will: 1. Learn the three things you can do right now that could save your life 2. Find out if you are at risk of breast cancer. 3. Become skilled at breast ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=38 Do you like to run, walk, or sleep-in? Register to race for the cure or to sleep-in on race day. Either way, you will raise money to support the cause. The 2009 Race for the Cure will take place Sunday, September 13th at Garden of the Gods Park. To learn more, ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=37 A recent article in Science Daily covers research findings by a team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). The research uncovered a genetic aspect to the spreading of cancer cells long after the treatment for breast cancer. As the author notes, these findings suggest the need for further study and ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=36 The Colorado Springs Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has hired it's first Executive Director. Kimberli Jeter has over 16 years of experience in the design, delivery, management, and evaluation of complex international development programs. Her key focal area in the past include: community development, microfinance/ small ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=34 The 2008 Colorado Breast Cancer Resources Directory is now available in print and online at http://www.breastcancercolorado.org/. This annual directory may be obtained in both English and Spanish and contains an introduction to breast cancer screening and treatment procedures. The bulk of the information contained in this directory are ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=33 When you file your 2007 Colorado Income Tax Return, this year you will have the option to check line 46 on the Colorado Form 104 to make a donation to the Colorado Breast and Women's Reproductive Cancers Fund. The donation will assist Coloradans through education, treatment and survivorship, and ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=32 The November 15-21 issue of the Colorado Springs Independent features an article on genetic testing for cancer genes. If you have considered this process, you may want to read the article. Also, PPLD has some books and videos regarding the link between breast cancer and genetics, you may ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=31 MERIC – the Medical Education and Research Institute of Colorado presents the 5th Annual Women’s Health Conference on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Antler’s Hilton Hotel, 4 South Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. The conference offers a variety of speakers 8:30am – 12:15pm, sponsored in ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=30 There is still time to register for the 2007 Komen Colorado Springs Race for the Cure that will be held this coming Sunday, September 9 at the Garden of the Gods. This year’s event activities include a new venue, and new activities. What has not changed is that ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=29 The American Cancer Society will be opening two Cancer Resource Centers in Colorado Springs, with Grand Openings being held next week. The Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada, will have its Cancer Resource Center grand opening Tuesday, July 24, from 2:00-4:00 PM, with a ceremony at 2:15. The Memorial Cancer ... http://ppld.org/blogs/cbcrc/?p=27