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Dr. Eric Whitaker, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health in his interview details the states health care initiatives via the Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program expanded by Governor Rod Blagojevich for minoirity women in underserved communities. Dr. Whitaker also describes programs in place for women who do not have access to screening and health insurance. These programs provide screening for early detection and medical treatment resources for women who are not able to afford health care.
Senator Mattie Hunter provides information on Senate Bill 1# she introduced to the Senate in efforts of the President of the Senate, Senator Emil Jones to raise revenue for support of breast cancer awareness. This bill was passed to provide funding for education, research and awareness in regard to breast cancer through the state's lottery program with the purchase of a $2.00 game titled "Ticket For The Cure".
Purchase a leather product from Abas, manufacturers of fine leather accessories and we will generously support the "Walk for Breast Cancer" by giving 20% of the proceeds to a Breast Cancer walk of our choice.
This webpage is dedicated to all of my friends and loved ones who have battled the fight against breast cancer. Please review the entire page for important information. If you have never seen what "Breast Cancer" looks like you will be able to see graphic photos at the bottom of the page. Once you have reviewed the entire page scroll back to the top of the page. Click here to read my story "UPON MY MOTHER'S BREAST".
In 1998 actress Diahann Carroll was diagnosed with breast cancer. As the guest speaker at a luncheon to support breast cancer awareness Ms. Carroll shares her experience and is now a breast cancer survivor. Ms. Carroll is the spokeswoman for the National Women's Center for Research Alliance and an advocate for early detection and prevention in the fight against breast cancer.
As early as the year 1967 the movies screens sent a message out to women in the movie "Valley of the Dolls". Early detection was mentioned in a scene where Jen a struggling actress finds a lump in her breast that was malignant.
Mentor Inc. provides samples of FDA silcone/saline breast implants. This may be an option in reconstructive breast surgery.
Elisa Ilana, designers of cancer awareness jewelry donate part of the sales from their cancer awareness bracelet to Liz's Legacy to help fund research on breast cancer.
Before scrolling to the next section please be advised that the photos are of a graphic nature. The following photos are of breast cancer in it different forms. Viewers are cautioned of the graphic nature.
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Support Us! Elisa Ilana.com has a selection of beautiful jewerly designed for their "Awareness Collection". Order the breast cancer awareness bracelet and the proceeds will be used to provide more research and information that is not supplied through other medians. The following link can be accessed to order breast cancer awareness jewelry.
This bracelet will make a wonderful gift to give to those you love and care for.
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Order Copy of Video/DVD "Breast Cancer Awareness
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