And Now I Have to Exercise...
Pink-Link's Physical Training expert, Sami Papacek-Reis, gives us many reasons to create and stick with an exercise strategy.
"For so many women that go through breast cancer, they are
both mentally and physically exhausted when they get through the course of
treatment. The endless doctor's appointments, side effects from chemo and
radiation, hormonal therapy and surgical recovery can leave even the most
energetic individual wiped out. And now we add exercise!?"
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The Gap Study
African American women are more likely to die of breast cancer than
Caucasian women, even though fewer African American women are getting
breast cancer each year and screening use has improved. This difference
has gotten worse over the past 20 years. The Gap Study was designed to
gather the information needed to better understand the differences in
breast cancer treatment experiences between Black/African American
Women and White/European American Women. The researchers want to know
more about how into improve the survival rates of women with breast
cancer. Read more |
Sponsor Highlight
 FHI Heat has been a sponsor of Pink-Link for 2 years and provides financial support to the organization. For every pink blow dryer or curling iron sold, FHI donates $1 to Pink-Link. Please support FHI Heat!
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Greetings!
 This is my big birthday month and I can't believe it's already here! My entire family is flying in to help me celebrate. Even though I can't believe I'm 50 years old, I am so happy that I'm healthy and surviving post breast cancer. When I turned 40, my husband (who turned 40 as well) and I had a big party to celebrate. This year I'm happy celebrating with family and close friends at my home. Recently I started getting into Facebook. What a fantastic thing it is, connecting with long lost friends and keeping in touch with new ones. Join the Pink-Link cause on Facebook by clicking here. I was on Facebook one day and thought, "why not a survivor Facebook!" I'm pleased to announce the new Pink-Link Social Network. Here, you can post photos, videos, blog, join a group and keep up with your survivor friends! You can still contact survivors through our database, but now you can do more! Check it out at www.friends.pink-link.org. We're also on Twitter and you can follow Pink-Link happenings by following "Pink_Link_Vicki". Turn everyday into a celebration, whether you're in treatment or your treatment is completed. I hope you're feeling well and empowered in your survivorship!
Sincerely,
Victoria Tashman
Pink-Link
310-995-5204
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 You can help find a cure for breast cancer by participating in a Revlon walk/run event across the nation. We will have a Pink-Link team at the Los Angeles walk on May 9th and would love to have you join us! Registration is $30. To register as part of the Pink-Link team, click here. If you can't attend and would like to make a donation to Revlon on behalf of the team, click here. |
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Warrior Survivors
by Kathy LaTour for CURE Magazine
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 Megan Dwyer, a triathlete from California, and Meredith Campbell, a
fundraiser from Brisbane, Australia, should never have met. But a 2002
sailing competition in Sydney, Australia, brought them together,
forming a friendship that resulted in a different kind of support for
breast cancer survivors.
Read the article
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"Living Out Loud"
Hallmark Channel Original Movie
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 A shocking change in a woman's life inspires those around her to reconsider what's really important to them in Living Out Loud, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie premiering Saturday, May 2nd at 9pm (8pm central). Three-time Emmy nominee Gail OGrady (Desperate Housewives) stars in the family drama that reminds us that it's never too late to live a life without fear or regrets. Watch a Video Clip of the Show
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