Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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.

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the James E. Cary Cancer Center in Hannibal will again host their Pinkie Pals Pizza and Pajama Party.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month nationally. Various events are going on in the Quincy and Hannibal area specifically aimed at helping the cause. Here is a list of some of the those. We will continue adding new things as they become available.

The Quincy firefighters will be selling commemorative t-shirts with proceeds going to the Blessing Cancer Center.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We sat down with Glori Traeder, nurse practitioner with the Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Department at Quincy Medical Group, to get her insight on treatment and reconstruction options for patients.