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Nancy Brinker
Founder and Chair, Global Strategy, Susan G. Komen® 
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, JustAskBoo continues its candid conversation with part-time South Florida resident Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen®, an organization that launched the global breast cancer movement.
If you had one message for women about their breast health, and especially younger women, what would it be? Take care of you. Get educated about breast cancer and take action for your health. We have so much information on komen.org about breast cancer risks, what you should be looking for, the screenings that you should get, questions to ask your doctor. And for younger women, know that you're not immune if you're under 40 - I was in my mid-30s when I was diagnosed and Suzy died at 36. You're also not immune because there's no history of breast cancer in your family. The two most common risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and getting older. Every woman owes it to herself and her loved ones to be aware of this disease.
What are urgent needs that you think need to be met in breast cancer today? Five years? Ten years down the road?
Some of our scientists tell us that if we could eliminate disparities in treatment, we could reduce breast cancer death rates by a third or more. That means that we have to be sure that every woman and man has access to high-quality cancer care. So many people in our society don't - the uninsured, low-income women, people who don't have enough insurance or enough money to get good care. These are the people that Komen has been helping for years. We funded half a million screenings for uninsured women last year alone, and we provided funds that helped 50,000 women and families pay for co-pays, surgery, patient support programs. We even put food on the table and helped with living expenses.
What do you find most frustrating about the progress of the past 30 years?
Well, I had hoped that we would have found the cures for this disease a long time ago. We've been very effective with some forms of breast cancer, especially when it's caught early, but we have so much to do to solve the metastatic forms of the disease that will kill 40,000 women and men this year alone. Susan G. Komen has funded more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit; we're second only to the federal government. And while we've done quite a bit, we have quite a bit left to do.
What is your advice for people looking to follow their passion and start a non-profit?
Be ready to work really, really hard. Be ready to be disappointed. Be ready to be told no. Be ready to be told 'it can't be done,' and do it anyway.
To learn more about Susan G. Komen®, click HERE.
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Scarred and ScaredThe combination of my adult-onset acne and dermatillomania (a skin picking disorder) has me very concerned that I will become permanently disfigured if I do not find a dermatologist to treat me who can also collaborate with a psychiatrist. If you have any recommendations, I would appreciate you sending them my way. I would prefer referrals to female dermatologists. Thank you!
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 $100 Could Save Your Life!
In celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CARE Diagnostics for Women is offering JABBERS discounted screening mammograms for $100 during October. Please note, this offer is valid for self-pay patients only. To schedule your visit, call 561.361.7872 or click HERE to learn more about us.*
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European VacationMy family and I will be traveling to Eastern Europe this spring. We are going to Budapest, Slovakia (not sure where), Krakow and Prague. My significant other and I also have an overnight stay in Dusseldorf, Germany. Does anyone have recommendations of things to do, places to see and restaurants to try in any of these places? We are uber-planners and are already trying to figure out our itinerary! Thank you for your advice!
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Tailor (Brides) MaidFrom Jennifer Pfaff: REPLY I need to have a bridesmaid dress altered for a November wedding. If you have any recommendations for tailors who work quickly and are located anywhere between West Palm and Jupiter, please send me their contact information. Thanks!
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Are you ready to mix, mingle, toast, and JAB at our upcoming JABBERS' Night Out? We're partnering with Sanctuary Medical Center and The Junior League of Palm Beach to mark the opening of Sanctuary Medical Center's newest location in Palm Beach Gardens. This free event will feature a variety of beauty "destination" experiences including live treatment demonstrations, skin analysis, wine tastings, shopping from Rapunzel's Closet, spray tanning, raffles and consultations with some of Palm Beach's top plastic surgeons and dermatologists. To RSVP, click above or send an e-mail HERE.*
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Au NaturelFrom Rachel Caplan: REPLY I am expecting my first baby in February and would like to find a pediatrician who offers homeopathic and naturopathic care. I would prefer someone in the Palm Beach Gardens area. All recommendations are welcome. Thank you!
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A Brief StayFrom Marcella Kiernan: REPLY Our townhouse sold faster than anticipated and we now need to find a short term rental for approximately three months beginning November, 1. If you know of a house, condo or townhouse with at least two bedrooms for rent anywhere between West Palm and Jupiter, please contact me. We have no pets and will consider both furnished and unfurnished properties. Thank you! |
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You Are What You Eat
From Team JAB
 While mammograms and breast self-exams are important in the early detection of breast cancer, there are also things we can do to help in cancer prevention. One of them is diet. Team JAB consulted with Holistic Dietician and Nutritionist at the Sari Ashe Center Tracy Hirtz MS, RD, LN for recommendations on "super foods" that help to protect against cancer.
- Garlic, cooked or raw, has been shown to be a powerful protector against many cancers.
- Cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage protect your cells from DNA damage and inactivate carcinogens.
- The probiotics formed in the fermentation process of foods like unpasteurized sauerkraut, kimchi, umeboshi plumbs, Kefir and yogurt help to neutralize carcinogens in the gut.
- Flax seeds, with their high lignan content, promote hormonal balance.
- Beans and legumes have protective phytonutrients and lots of fiber.
- Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are colorful fruits loaded with protective chemicals.
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Sister to SisterMy 27-year-old sister is very depressed. She has a child and her condition is really starting to worry me. She says she wants help, but when I offer suggestions she says she can't take the time off work or afford to see someone. I am not sure what to do. If you have any advice and/or insight, I would love to hear from you.
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Please Pay Attention
I am looking for an ADHD coach for my husband. If you know anyone who specializes in this, please send me his or her contact information. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
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Happy Birthday, Andrea Reynolds!
From Team JAB  This week we're celebrating JAB Vice President and Principal Andrea Reynolds, the advertising and marketing visionary - and birthday girl - behind the brand that brings you the best of South Florida week after week. A graduate of the University of Michigan (go Blue!), Andrea is the fearless leader of our hard-working advertising sales team and our operations team. We wish her an incredible and exciting year. For more about Andrea, click HERE.
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Help Save Florida's Children Today!
From Staci Ehrenkrantz: REPLY  With a click of your mouse, you can help save a child's life - now. Lauren's Kids is a foundation fighting for the prevention of childhood sexual abuse. The organization is unveiling a new license plate designed by internationally acclaimed artist Romero Britto. To enable this plate to become a reality, Lauren's Kids needs your help to reach the required pre-sale of 1,000 plate vouchers. The voucher fee is $35.50 and will be applied to the plate purchase. The plate, titled "Love and Healing," can be ordered now HERE. Jump into action and help us spread the word!*
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It's Worth It
I am looking for a reputable appraiser who can evaluate some of my fine china and other collectibles that I would like to sell. If you have suggestions for someone I can contact, I would love to hear from you. Thanks!
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Looking for a Live-InI am expecting a baby in a few months and am looking for a live-in nanny to help care for the baby and our 19-month-old daughter. If you have any referrals, please contact me. I live in Wellington. Thank you!
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Nibble Away While on Vacay
From Stephanie Diaz: REPLY We are traveling to St. Augustine for a couples-only vacation. Do you have any recommendations for great places to eat? Your suggestions are much appreciated. Thank you!
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A Home in Hawaii
From Lisa Treister: REPLY We are going to a wedding next year in Kauai and are looking for recommendations for a condo rental in the Princeville area. All leads are welcome. Mahalo!
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Spa For Your ClothesFrom Irina Floyd Rothenberg: REPLY  Want to keep your skin and your lungs healthy? Detoxify your wardrobe! Just like your body enjoys pampering, so do your garments. At OZO2 we will use the gentlest methods of cleaning so you won't have to inhale the remnants of toxic solvents embedded in the fabric. Remember to remove protective plastic covers from your outfits when you bring them home. Clothes must breathe to stay supple and strong. Moisture trapped under the cover will cause fibers to become brittle or develop mildew spots. Need a consultation? Click HERE for our locations and other information.* |
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Nanny Needs
I am looking for a part-time nanny to help me with my seven-year-old son some afternoons and early evenings. If you have any referrals, please contact me. I live in Wellington. Thanks!
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Sharing is Caring... 
From Team JAB
Good friends share their babysitters and housekeepers. Great friends share their haute couture and designer handbags. Best friends share ... JAB! Show your friends just how much you care by inviting them to be part of a network that will give them access to recommendations for the best of the best in Palm Beach. So, come on - what are you waiting for? Invite your nearest and dearest (and those you just owe a favor to) to join JAB today. Click to forward this edition of JustAskBoo Palm Beach.
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