About Breast Cancer: Comedian Does Stand Up to Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Cancer just isn't funny, especially when it is YOUR cancer. But recently, a young and upcoming stand-up comedian told her audience about her tumors. They turned out to be very supportive! Tig Notaro Does Stand Up to Breast Cancer Tig Notaro does podcasts, TV, and stand-up. She's had a sad list of health issues lately, and instead of faking a cheerful attitude, she just told her fans about being diagnosed with breast cancer. They laughed, cried, and stood up to applaud her. I'll bet she will have plenty more material about cancer during the coming year. See More About:  breast cancer diagnosis  biopsy  cancer treatments Don't Skip Breast Screenings Women need to know what the official guidelines are for breast screening. Tig Notaro felt a lump one year before having her first mammogram. She delayed the exam, but I sure wish she had taken time for it. Make sure you stay current on breast screenings. 7 Free iPad Breast Exam Apps See More About:  mammograms  breast screening  health guidelines Breast Cancer and Young Women's Concerns I wish that being young or pregnant were a guarantee that you couldn't get breast cancer. But about 30% of all new cases in 2010 were premenopausal women. These are gals that are starting families, building careers, and finding their place in relationships. Like Tig, they have lots to juggle after a diagnosis. See More About:  breast cancer diagnosis  support groups  menopause Where Have All My Friends Gone? Most people are afraid of cancer, even if it's not their own cancer - they just don't know how to be supportive or how to cope. Other people may surprise you by offering practical help. Be ready to handle changes in your social support system. See More About:  breast cancer treatment  emotions  breast cancer support Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Stages Breast Cancer Biopsy Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Sign Breast Cancer Causes Featured Articles Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement