breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. It can start in the milk-producing glands of the breast, and often it’s not even felt.

Brave and beautiful women deserve style and comfort after their mastectomy. You’ll feel your sexiest with these beautiful post mastectomy bras.

Learn why getting to know your breasts is important–and why monthly self-exams are the key to early detection of breast cancer.

In honor of February being National Cancer Prevention Month, we’ve rounded up a few wellness and spa treatments said to help play a part in cancer prevention or recovery.

How practicing Pilates can be a boon to breast cancer survivors’ bodies.

We’ve rounded up some products and places to help pamper yourself pink in support of BCA.

From foods to protect against breast cancer to prostate cancer (and boost sex drive!), Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, helps us spotlight a few foods that take particular care of a woman’s body and a man’s body, respectively.

We love hearing about the benefits of blueberries; not only are they delicious and easy to eat, but eating blueberries may inhibit breast cancer tumor growth, according to a recent study published in the October 2011 issue of The Journal Of Nutrition. Try this quick and simple recipe for Blueberry Mousse from Cal-a-Vie in Vista, California.

Not only are beauty companies backing Breast Cancer Awareness with special PINK products or a portion of proceeds going to support various organizations, spas are spreading the love as well.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we love how many beauty companies are getting involved! While there are many more products supporting the cause than listed below, here are a few companies supporting a variety of BCA programs that we caught wind of and wanted to spread the word about.

Hey, Miami spa lovers! Enjoy the best happy hour in South Beach, combining a little bubbly, with a little spa, for a great big cause. The Palms Hotel & Spa hosts its weekly Sip & Spa event every Thursday in October, to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

This year, multiple beauty and skin care companies have partnered with Look Good…Feel Better, a national public service program dedicated to helping women with breast and other cancers manage their treatment and recovery with renewed spirit and greater confidence. Operated through a national network of more than 14,000 volunteer beauty industry professionals, the program’s free […]

To support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the national initiative, Pretty in Pink, is bringing together more than 100 spas and salons that will offer services for $31 all month long. Implemented by PrettyCity.com, the 6th annual campaign will benefit Chicago-based Bright Pink, the only national non-profit organization with an exclusive focus on the […]

Help and join the fight against breast cancer…with a massage! This Tuesday, September 14, Massage Envy is hosting its one-day national fundraiser, Massage for the Cure, to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® initiative. Visit a Massage Envy location for a 60-minute massage ($49) and $15 from each session will go to local […]

Lymphatic drainage massage is a very specialized type of massage used to detox the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes act as the garbage cans of the body and catch all the ‘bad stuff.’ Lymph drainage allows the body to flush out that bad stuff. The technique involved is very unique and the benefits can range from post-operative healing from breast cancer, to allergy and sinusitis relief.