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Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:31:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

Rethink Breast Cancer's Anthony – Hunk of the Day [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Hunk of the Day — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:54:39 +0000

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Rethink Breast Cancer Canadian organization has come up with a genius idea to get women to perform self-examinations: Anthony. Anthony is the hot piece of Canadian meat starring in the promo video for the new Your Man Reminder app.

Men Can Get Breast Cancer, Too

107.3 KFFM — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:45:24 +0000

Breast cancer does not discriminate, even men can fall victim. Although men are much less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer it does happen. Males comprise about 1% of breast cancer diagnosis each year. According to the Susan G. Komen foundation for the cure, 2,140 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and of those approximately 450 will die from the disease.

There have been a few male celebrities that have been open about their diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and are helping to raise awareness about male breast cancer.