breast cancer

By Rachel Hoff |3.8.2010

International Women’s Day: Raising Awareness on Breast Cancer

International Women’s Day has a checkered history. It was first observed in 1909 by the Socialist Party of America. Over the years, the day has been used to rally for causes from workers’ rights to peace movements to feminism. Today International Women’s Day has a different tone around the world. In some countries it is celebrated ...

By Holly Carter |11.20.2009

Healthcare for the Masses Becomes Disdain for Women

I remember my dad calling me into my parents' bedroom. I could tell from the look on both of my parents' faces that something was wrong. "The biopsy wasn't benign," he said. "Your mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer." It's one of those moments you'll never forget, but one that you convince yourself never happened.  My ...