Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Apparently it’s quite simple: exercise reduces a woman’s risk of breast cancer.

Modern treatments for cancer tend to be hard on a patient’s body. And some cancers, particularly breast cancer, can be very aggressive and difficult to fight. For these reasons, more and more patients are seeking complementary alternative medical (CAM) treatments.

If you have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be tough to know what to say or how to approach that person. Here are eight tips on how to do it.

Here are seven breast cancer awareness charities that are most deserving of your support this month.

When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)

Only by knowing the statistics of breast cancer will we be able to better arm ourselves against it.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Women are encouraged to be aware of their family history and be on the alert for early detection. Often pushed to the side is the fact that men can develop breast cancer as well. It's estimated that about 440 men will die from breast cancer in 2015...

Pittsburgh Steelers running DeAngelo Williams has a personal interest in making sure we win the battle against breast cancer.

The regular season wraps up Friday night at the Owatonna High School football field. Rochester Century comes to town on "Sack Cancer" night.

These eight tips could help you talk to a relative, friend or co-worker who’s dealing with some tough news.