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High Court Hears Breast Cancer Research Case

By Pamela Grossman ● Uncategorized ● April 15, 2013

Myriad Genetics’ claim to the isolated BRCA gene is being closely watched. “I dearly hope the Supreme Court overturns this patent–doing so could, among other things, make complete testing more affordable,” says one breast cancer survivor.

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State Court Tips Genderwise; Asian Pol Says Rape OK

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● January 19, 2013

Washington Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud, mid-oath.

Credit: OnceAndFutureLaura on Flickr, under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0).

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Metastatic Women Are Stranded in the Sea of Pink

By Pamela Grossman ● Uncategorized ● November 26, 2012

If the breast cancer you had comes back somewhere else in your body, you lose the “survivor recognition” stripes gained by years of good test results. Suddenly, you have something incurable that no one really wants to discuss.

Gene Tests Don’t Solve Breast and Ovarian Cancers

By Pamela Grossman ● Uncategorized ● September 20, 2012

The last week of September is National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week. Science has identified gene mutations that place women at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer–but to me, this information alone is not nearly enough.

Susan G. Komen’s Top Two Leaders Resign

By Samantha Kimmey ● Uncategorized ● August 9, 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s top two leaders announced their resignations. The move comes about six months after the nonprofit ignited controversy by announcing an end to grants to Planned Parenthood, a decision it quickly reversed after backlash.

A Decade Later, Women Remain Unsure of HRT’s Risks

By Sadiya Ansari ● Health & Science ● July 12, 2012

In the 10 years since hormone treatment was deemed too risky, many more women have chosen to endure symptoms of aging rather than take the “other pill.” Yet, more than half remain confused about the risks and benefits.

Breast Cancer Survivor Says New Film Speaks for Her

By Pamela Grossman ● Health & Science ● June 1, 2012

After last year’s Komen debacle, Pamela Grossman was already mad about the politics and duplicity within some breast-cancer-related causes. “Pink Ribbons, Inc.” brought her to tears. Bottom line? Donate and participate, but do your research first.

‘Pink Ribbons Inc.’ Bares Breast-Cancer Marketing

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● May 31, 2012

Lea Pool’s investigative documentary opening June 1 takes a hard look at the misuse of resources and limits of “cause marketing.” Later in the month “The Invisible War” shines a light on the epidemic of rape of female soldiers in the U.S. military.

Controversy Engulfs Susan G. Komen for the Cure

By Samantha Kimmey ● Health & Science ● February 3, 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s decision this week to cut funding for Planned Parenthood’s breast cancer screenings has pit the two women’s health groups against each other and stirred controversy and concerns over the impact on low-income women.

U.K. Women Protest Cuts; OWS Member, 84, Sprayed

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● November 19, 2011

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