Sep 14, 2007 3:52 pm US/Eastern
CBS 2 HD: Race For The Cure Breast Cancer Special
by Dr. Holly Phillips
(CBS)
An estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2007. An estimated 40,460 women will die from breast cancer. It is estimated that 2,030 men will be diagnosed and 450 men will die of breast cancer this year.
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.
In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement.
Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and mobilize science to find a cure.
Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, they have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
In this CBS 2 special report on breast cancer, you'll find links to interviews with doctors speaking about breast cancer and breast cancer survivors.
Also, Englewood Hospital is offering a "Talking To Your Children About Your Breast Cancer" DVD that's available in English, Spanish and Korean. For a copy, call the hospital's Child Life Expert Michelle Brauntuch at (201) 894-3635.
Race For The Cure (Part I)
Race For The Cure (Part II)
Race For The Cure (Part III)
Race For The Cure (Part IV)
Race For The Cure (Part V)
Race For The Cure (Part VI)
Race For The Cure (Part VII)
Race For The Cure: Interview with Dr. Peter Cordeiro
Dr. Peter Cordeiro of Memorial Sloan-Kettering discusses breast reconstructive surgery.
Race For The Cure: Interview With Peggy Fleming
Olympic skater and breast cancer survivor Peggy Fleming discusses early detection of the disease.
Race For The Cure: Interview With Dr. Pardes
Dr. Herbert Pardes of NY-Presbyterian/Columbia discusses the impact of breast cancer, and the need for more
research.
Race For The Cure: Interview With Dr. Norton
Dr. Larry Norton of Memorial Sloan-Kettering discusses breast cancer research and treatments for the disease.
Race For The Cure: Interview With Laura Bush
First Lady Laura Bush discusses instances of breast cancer in her family.
Race For The Cure: Interview With Richard Roundtree
Actor Richard Roundtree, better known as Shaft, talks about his battle with breast cancer.
Race For The Cure: Interview With Judge Judy
Judge Judith Sheindlin, also known as "Judge Judy," talks about breast cancer prevention.
Race For The Cure: Interview With Suzyn Waldman
Suzyn Waldman, NY Yankees Commentator talks about her experience with breast cancer.
Links & Numbers
Komen for the Cure
Greater New York City Affiliate
341 West 38th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-560-9590
Fax: 212-560-9598
Email Address: info@komennyc.org
Komen for the Cure
North Jersey Affiliate
785 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: 908-277-2904
Fax: 908-277-6050
Email Address: cure@njakomen.org
Komen: North Jersey Affiliate
SHARE: Self Help for Women Living with Breast of Ovarian Cancer
1501 Broadway
Suite 704A
New York, New York 10036
Phone: 212.719.0364
Toll-free: 1.866.891.2392
Fax: 212.869.3431
SHARE
Young Survival Coalition
61 Broadway, Suite 2235
New York, NY 10006
646-257-3000 (phone)
877-YSC-1011 (toll-free)
646-257-3030 (fax)
Email: info@youngsurvival.org
Young Survival Coalition
American Cancer Society
132 West 32nd Street
New York, NY 10001
American Cancer Society
NY Presbyterian Hospital
The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell
1.877.NYP.WELL
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
212-639-2000
Michelle Brauntuch
Childlife Specialist, Englewood Hospital
Producer, "Talking to Your Children About Your Breast Cancer"
201.894.3635
Loreatha Payne, Vice President
Sisters Network of Central N.J., Inc.
604 Hamilton St.
Somerset, NJ 08873
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
Gilda's Club Worldwide
1.888.GILDA.4.U
info@gildasclub.org
Gilda's Club
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program
Adelphi University School of Social Work
1 South Ave, PO Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530
800.877.8077
St. Luke's Hospital
1111 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
212.523.4000
DESIGNERS
Hilary Boyajian
Chikara Designs
917.330.6069
Peter Valenti
Inspire Change//Couture for Cancer
Enchante Salon & Spa
Smithtown, NY 11787
631.979.2300
Couture For Cancer
ARTISTS
Karim Noack
Dancer/ Choreographer
Creator, "6 Months to Live"
646.379.4259
Saranne Rothberg
Founder/ CEO
The Comedy Cures Foundation
Comedy Cures NYC!
509 W. 38th St.
NY, NY 10018
(888) 300-3990
(201) 277-8410 fax
info@comedycures.org
Marisa Acochella Marchetto
Cartoonist/ Author, "Cancer Vixen"
Contact:
Liza Prijatel
Senior Account Executive
Susan Blond, Inc.
T 212-333-7728 x 109 ~ F 212-262-1373
lizap@susanblondinc.com
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