(Tweeted on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 by Shara Lawrence-Weiss)

Tip #1: Read, learn and compare/contrast information. Educate yourself; no one can do it *for you.*

Tip #2: Cancer Awareness : My story (most of us have a cancer story to share!)

Tip #3: Cancer Awareness clips (I have the purple one): All proceeds are donated! (@thebabysbundle)

Tip #4: Lawsuit claims hot dogs raise cancer risk – (examiner.com)

Tip #5: Stress and cancer (US News & World Report, 2009)

Tip #6: Studies in the US/Turkey & more, reporting a link between breast cancer & abortion

Tip #7: Men can get breast cancer, too (rare but true: Today Show said if feeling pain, get checked!)

Tip #8: Check out the comments on this AVON giveaway!! So many stories & lives affected by cancer.

Tip #9: Learn about cancer and what you can do

Tip #10: What are the facts about lung cancer?

Tip #11: Find a cancer support group

Tip #12: Help kids deal with cancer feelings by reading books, doing activities, etc.

Tip #13: Teach your kids healthy habits NOW to reduce cancer risk. Eat health, exercise, reduce stress, get check-ups, etc. MODEL this!!

Tip #14: In my opinion, don’t hide cancer if it affects your family. Use every situation as a learing moment. Be honest & open. Talk!

Tip #15: Great products for opening lines of communication: kids and cancer

Tip #16: Lost someone to cancer (family/friend/pet)? Tell a story to explain things in ‘kid’ terms

Tip #17: Canine Cancer Awareness

Tip #18: My son lost his right eye. Learn about eye cancers

Tip #19: Are you in the PHX area? Use the breast cancer ribbon die cut machine at www.treasures4teachers.org – FREE! (Contact Barb!)

Tip #20: Cancer Prevention Tips (Mayo Clinic)