Five Ways to Fight Breast Cancer

Want to join the fight against breast cancer? Here are 5 ways to do a lot of good with a little – or a lot – of your time, your skills, and your voice. 1. Volunteer your time The American Cancer Society offers many programs that focus on the physical, social, and emotional needs of people facing breast cancer.RESOURCES: How the American Cancer Society Fights Breast Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Reach To Recovery® – If you have survived breast cancer, you can train to become a Reach To Recovery® volunteer who provides education and emotional support to other women – and men – facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Look Good Feel Better® – This free, community-based service teaches patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during cancer treatment. Programs are available in English and Spanish. Look Good Feel Better is a collaboration among the American Cancer Society, the Personal Care Products Council, and the Professional Beauty Association/National Cosmetology Association. Road To Recovery® – Volunteer drivers in this program help cancer patients get to and from treatments. Last year, the American Cancer Society matched thousands of patients with volunteer drivers who donated their time and use of their cars. 2. Take part in researchAs a breast cancer patient, you can seek out a clinical trial or sign up to be part of a research project that could help t...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Advocacy ACS Programs and Services Source Type: news