Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"Cancer doesn't care if you've got stuff to do. Cancer doesn't care that you got little kids to raise. It's not gonna wait for you."

There's a chance you've never been to this new little lounge in Winnebago but you probably should stop by, and this month, there's a very pink reason to take a seat and a drink.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month represents an opportunity for all Americans to devote some time to offering their support to the millions of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Too many myths exist about the risk, contraction and treatment of breast cancer. It's time to put five of them to rest.

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

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, guys please show your support.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good reminder to focus on how our diets affect our health.

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.)

Autographed bras from Bret Michaels and Brad Paisley as well as decorated bras are set to be part of an auction during the Pink Party Oct. 23 at Forest Ridge Events Center, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park. The event will once again raise money for Pink Heals of Winnebago County, a group of local firefighters and police officers who raise money to fight various deadly diseases ...