2008 CIBC Run for the Cure in Calgary

One day, I am certain we will find a cure for breast cancer. Until a cure is found, I plan to join and be part of the Run for the Cure event every year.

Looks like the weather will be a bit cool but at least it is not raining. I hope it will be nice like the 2007 run. Here are some photos from the run last year.

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We had wonderful weather for yesterday’s 2008 run/walk for the cure. Here are some photos showing some of the great supports we had on the streets of Calgary

I usually try to add some links to latest breast cancer research if I can. This year, I will link to the breast cancer page at the US government National Cancer Institute. I am not a doctor but I will consider NCI to be a good source of information. On the internet, there are simply too many personal or commercial sites that pretend to be expert and won’t hesitate to give out seemingly authoritative information about cancer (and breast cancer), therefore readers seeking good information needs to be very critical of what they read and trust.

For example, while I whole hearted wish this story, “Vaccine for breast cancer within reach, says expert – Breast cancer vaccine may be within reach“, is true as it is being reported by UK Guardian, a reputable newspaper that I trust, and the researcher is from Oxford University, I don’t have the needed medical judgment to decide how much I can rely on the claim. On this note, I think Mayo Clinic’s breast cancer page is another good source of information that is worth considering.

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Ladies, here is Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Awareness Guy (YouTube video). Enjoy.

(Note that I am shameless and will include anything (e.g. yummy man) to get you to check your breasts.)