While October is designated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center lead the fight every day against this all-too-common disease. In this special issue, we share some of our latest discoveries in breast cancer research.
Alcohol carries risks for women Although earlier studies suggested red wine may have health benefits, any form of alcohol increases breast cancer risk. Obesity, smoking, alcohol increase risk  Breast cancer survivors who are obese, drink alcohol or smoke face greater odds of developing the disease again. Beneficial breast cancer drug has downside While long-term tamoxifen use reduces a survivor's risk of developing the most common type of second breast cancer, it increases the risk of a more aggressive cancer. Breastfeeding lowers cancer odds Hormonal factors such as breastfeeding and age at menopause can influence a woman's risk of different types of breast cancer. Learn more about our breast cancer research » Make a Mammogram PromiseJoin Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire and other Pacific Northwest women by making your commitment to have a yearly mammogram. As a participant in the Make a Mammogram Promise campaign, you'll take a healthy step and earn a chance at daily prizes.  
Trimming your cancer riskCan exercise and weight loss prevent cancer and other diseases? Dr. McTiernan, author of the guidebook "Breast Fitness," sheds light on this complex question.  Strong vaccine program could limit swine flu Center experts recommend targeting the new H1N1 swine flu vaccine first to children and high-risk groups. Pushing the boundaries of fertility Scientific dogma has long asserted that females are born with their lifetime's supply of eggs, and once they're gone, they're gone. A new study in worms suggests this may not hold true. 
Early data show H1N1 vaccine is highly effective
Time.com, Sept. 10, 2009 Kennedy's war on cancer, and our own New York Times, Aug. 27, 2009 |
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Athena Partners
 Purchase Athena Water or Athena Chocolates during October and Athena Partners will donate 100 percent of profits to the Center's breast cancer research efforts. The following retailers are also running special promotions in partnership with Athena:
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