B r e a s t  C a n c e r...

Too many women are getting this dreaded disease and we need to find out why!

Fortunately, many women are surving their breast cancer battles, but sadly many others are losing theirs...

On June 3rd, 2000, one of my closest and dearest friends in the whole world, Patti Tate Ford, lost her battle to breast cancer. Patti was only 42 years old and left behind 3 children. Patti was the youngest sister of actress, Sharon Tate.

I miss you, Patti.  :*(   (Patti loved my website and often sent me poems and jokes to add, so there are little pieces of her all over Robin's Web. Some pages say "Thanks Patti!" at the bottom.)

My friend Suzie T., was just diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer.  UPDATE 10/07: After a year of chemo, Suzie's in remission!  Many more happy birthdays to you!

My friend Becky's mom, Eleanor, was also recently diagnosed and is battling the disease.

Famous women recently diagnosed with breast cancer:

	Elizabeth Edwards, who is the wife of Sen. John Edwards has written a book, Saving Graces. Eizabeth shares what battling breast cancer is like. Links for Elizabeth: John and Elizabeth's site, One America USA TODAY Wiki
Also, Sheryl Crow, Kylie Minogue, Melissa Etheridge All women thus far are in remission.

Some important Breast Cancer links:

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to education and research on breast cancer causes, treatment and the search for a cure.

www.breastcancer.org
Symptoms, prevention, treatment, support, online forums, & more.

The Breast Cancer Site
Founded to help offer free mammograms to underprivileged women nationwide. With a simple, daily "click" visitors help provide mammograms to those in need.

National Breast Cancer Foundation
Help for today, hope for tomorrow.

National Breast Cancer Coalition
Breast Cancer; Cancer; Advocacy; Grassroots; Activist; Clinical Trials; Quality Care; women; non-profit organization

The Pink Bracelet Fund

Raises fund to fight Breast Cancer

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization

Breast Cancer 3-Day
Thousands of women and men will unite in cities across the country and walk 60 miles over the course of three days. It's a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research, and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it.

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Y-ME was founded on deeply held principles that continue to guide our actions and decisions. We value: EXCELLENCE, EMPOWERMENT, CUSTOMER-FOCUSED INTREGITY and COMMUNICATION.