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Breast Cancer!

We can win the battle

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Breast Cancer has affected the majority of American lives. Just take a moment and think about it. I know for myself my sister and cousin fought the battle of breast cancer and won!

Most people know a mother, sister, family member or friend who has or had breast cancer. We can do something about it. Whether it's informing ourselves and others how to prevent breast cancer, living with breast cancer, giving or receiving support; the more we know, the better we can fight this battle and win. One of the joys in life is giving of yourself and what better way than walking for breast cancer and meeting many courageous and wonderful people. Below is a list of a few helpful sites that will give you more knowledge about breast cancer.

Breastcancer.org, a nonprofit organization, has done a research study on Tai Chi and women with breast cancer: This 2004 study was done at the Wilmot Cancer Center in Rochester, NY and the study showed significant improvement in self-esteem and quality of life when compared with the women in the psychosocial support group.

"Tai chi for women recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer"
Web site: Breast Cancer - read more

Since 1980 Tai Chi Master Cheng has lived in San Diego, California, taught numerous classes, and conducted seminars and workshops at many organizations including Sidney Kimmel Cancer Research Center, The Arthritis Foundation and numerous universities, colleges, hospitals, and clinics.- read more

 

To see other important web sites just click on the links below:

San Diego Cancer Center

Walk for Hope San Diego to Cure Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer 3-Day: Walk 60 miles in 3 days. Join us in the fight against breast cancer

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer!

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - San Diego, CA

 

Note: Many fitness programs are not regulated by the state or federal government. For this reason Master Henry Cheng wrote and published “Choosing a Tai Chi Teacher” to help people understand the importance of finding a professional well educated teacher or master.

Choosing a Tai Chi Teacher
Written by Master Henry Cheng, a Fifth Generation Tai Chi Master
Tai Chi Wellness Center, San Diego, California
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