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The Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Grants at Work Each year, The Mary Kay Foundation funds research for cancers affecting women. There are several medical breakthroughs that we have been part of thanks to nearly $27 million donated since 1996. UCLA researchers have found a way to use hologram technology...
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As a cancer survivor and an oncology-trained esthetician who works with clients at cancer centers and trains estheticians across the United States, I find most of us are surprised by the side effects cancer treatment has on our skin. Since our skin is the largest organ of our body and a major part of...
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In observance of National Hair Loss Awareness Month in August, we share news of a recently introduced bill seeking Medicare coverage for wigs — an exciting step forward for women’s health. The bill, H.R. 2925, introduced June 15, would provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment...
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2017 Foundation Cancer Grants Announced! This year, the Foundation awarded 12 highly-competitive grants totaling $1.2 million to some of the most respected institutions in the country. The 2017 slate of grants includes a wide range of critical research areas. Washington University medical scientists...
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The rigors of cancer treatment can affect women on every level — emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. For Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Linda Leonard-Thompson, there’s a loving passion and strong commitment to help cancer patients look and feel better while they are facing...
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Last week, more than 35,000 oncology professionals from 100 countries met in Chicago at the 53rd annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology . Attendees discussed new treatments, therapies, and ongoing controversies in all realms of cancer. As part of The Mary Kay Foundation℠’s...
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We’ve received numerous requests on how YOU can make a difference for women with cancer. So, that’s what we bring you today. Use these ideas to find — or create — your niche in the cancer volunteer community. Five ways you can volunteer! Take The Mary Kay Foundation℠ to your community...
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We’re honoring our powerful bonds with our mothers this week by shining a spotlight on a dynamic mother-daughter team: Mary Kay Independent Senior Sales Director Elise Sharpless and her mom, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant Donna Sanchez. Mary Kay Ash gave us this timeless thought: “Becoming...
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Welcome to The Wednesday Report. This week, we’re giving you the top headlines in cancer news and how it might affect you. The breast cancer doctors missed. Inflammatory breast cancer made international headlines this month when a Texas mom of two told her story. When Jennifer Cordts noticed a...
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To commemorate this special day of new beginnings, we’re launching Feature Fridays, a new weekly blog highlighting people and organizations dedicated to ending cancers that affect women and domestic violence. In our first story, 18-year cancer survivor Independent Executive Senior Sales Director...
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Cancer and good don’t usually go together. So when I ran across these positive news stories, I couldn’t wait to share them with you. Breast cancer tumors shrunk in 11 days In a UK-funded clinical trial, researchers found that using two cancer drugs — lapatinib and trastuzumab —...
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It’s not rocket science that cancer patients benefit from a healthy diet. We all do, right? But in the last few months, I’ve wondered how this is even possible with all the side effects of cancer treatment. The National Institute of Health has done a great job making resources easy to understand...
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Today we bring you an inside look into the future of cancer treatment. Thanks to Dr. Hak Choy for making time to talk to me. Dr. Choy is Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. To learn more about The Mary Kay Foundation ℠ ’s...
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Earlier this month, the University of Mississippi Medical Center removed hot dogs from its menu. Should you follow? Well, a hot dog here and there probably won’t hurt you. But if you’re consuming a steady diet of processed meat, you’ll want to cut back to reduce your cancer risk. The...
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According to the Journal of the American Medical Association , one in four women who have surgery to remove breast cancer will undergo more surgeries. Why? Because surgeons want to remove all the cancer while leaving as much of the healthy breast as possible for cosmetic reasons. The challenge? The surgeon...
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Editor’s note: The following content is for informational purposes only. It’s not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are going through cancer treatment or have gone through treatment in the past, check with your doctor before starting yoga or any other exercise...
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The American Institute for Cancer Research released fascinating survey results about what Americans think causes cancer. You can read the entire press release here . How much do you know? Only half of Americans know obesity links to cancer. Aside from not smoking, staying a healthy weight is the single...
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Cervical cancer affects nearly 13,000 women in the United States. Yet there’s a lot of confusion around what causes and prevents cervical cancer. Today, we want to shed some light on fact or fiction. Get ready, and test what you know! True or False. The HPV vaccine prevents all cervical cancers...
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A cancer diagnosis can bring on feelings of despair and powerlessness. In honor of World Cancer Day on Feb. 4, we want to remind you that you do have some control. More than one-third of cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes per the American Institute of Cancer Research. So, let’s do...
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Cancer and treatment can take its toll on any survivor. You may lose your hair, your energy and quite possibly your finances. So sometimes, breast reconstruction is just the prescription for a woman to feel like herself again. That’s why The Mary Kay Foundation℠ gave a $10,000 grant to The Plastic...