Battling Cancer

September already …and hurricane season across the world.

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Here are the highlights on cancer events and news around the world.

Zero Breast  Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding the causes of breast cancer through community participation in the research process. They focus on identifying environmental factors and the role they play in the development of breast cancer at all stages of life. They are located in San Rafael, California.

Sunday, September 28, join ZBC as they RACE FOR RESEARCH. Infineon Raceway and the Russell Driving School will be the venue for a fundraising event this fall for Zero Breast Cancer. It will be a full day of racing on Infineon Raceway’s lightning quick karting track with professional driving instruction, courtesy of the Russell Driving School. In addition to instruction, you will have the use of a kart, a driving suit and helmet, lunch and the possibility of being one of ten finalists who will compete in a timed lapping at the end of the day. Check here for more info.

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Art therapy is a recognized form of complementary treatment for cancer. Art not only helps patients deal with their experiences; but it is proven to assist in pain management and stress reduction.

ScienceDaily reports in this 2006 article on art therapy titled: Art Therapy Can Reduce Pain And Anxiety In Cancer Patients More →

September is

• National Ovarian Cancer Month
• Childhood Cancer Month
• Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (Sept. 14-20)
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month
• Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day (Sept. 16)

This month we’ll take a closer look at these topics and where we’ve come in the cancer battle.

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