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 "Faith, Hope & Inspiration: Surviving Mothers of Breast Cancer Tribute"

The statistics state that 10 million people around the world could die from breast cancer in the next 25 years without the cures to prevent it. BAN would like to enlighten African American women of the realities behind breast cancer, while paying tribute to survivors of breast cancer. BAN would also like to share, the love for mothers who may have passed on, to a higher reward as well.

Breast Cancer Awareness - Facts & Tips

Every 2 minutes, there is a new breast cancer diagnosis.

Every 14 minutes, a life is lost to the disease.

Over 40,000 people will die this year; about 400 of them will be men.

85% of all diagnoses have no family history.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between ages 40 and 55.

These are from breastcancer.org:

Breast cancer is the leading cancer among white and African American women. African American women are more likely to die from this disease.
 
Breast cancer incidence in women has increased from one in 20 in 1960 to one in eight today.
 
The exact cause of breast cancer is not known. Factors that can increase a woman's risk include heredity, early puberty, late childbearing, obesity, and lifestyle factors such as heavy alcohol consumption and smoking. The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is age -- just growing older. Most breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50, and women over 60 are at the highest risk.


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Surviving and Thriving After Breast Cancer: Mother's Day Tribute

Special Guests:
Peggy Nicholson-chapter president of the Sisters Network® Inc.
Crystal Brown-Tatum- author of Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels
Maxine B. Cunningham -author of POWER WALKING, Journey to Wholeness
Dr. Denise Johnson  (African American breast surgeon from Stanford in California)


Poets for the evening:
Irving Lord'Williams
Laura Major
Jeff Motley
Sherryle K. Jackson
Nanette Buchanan
KL the writer


Mother's Day Tributes by Authors and Special Speakers:
Gwynne Forster
Beverly Johnson
Lilisa J. Williams
Roland Tyler
Cheryl Lacey Donovan



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Sisters Network® Inc.

A National African-American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
www.sistersnetworkinc.org

Sisters Network® Inc. addresses the breast health needs of African American women, through its affiliate chapters, and partnerships with existing service providers. Chapters are organized by breast cancer survivors who are committed to establishing the much needed community breast health services.

The newly formed alliance establishes “one voice” and supports Sisters‚ mission to broaden its outreach efforts to maximize the spotlight on the African American woman’s fight against breast cancer.

10th Anniversary Annual National African American Breast Cancer Conference

http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/conference2008_info.asp

Date: September 19-21, 2008

Location: InterContinental Hotel (Galleria Area), Houston, TX
                  
Robin Roberts, of Good Morning America is the keynote speaker

View the flyer for the event:
http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/Save_the_Date_2008.pdf

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Tribute Evening Sponsored by:

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Breast Cancer Resources and Information
http://www.medicinenet.com/breast_cancer/article.htm

What does it mean to be a Survivor?
Life After Treatment: What Now?
Discussing Coping & Quality of Life
Pay Tribute to a Mother Who Has Passed On
http://www.y-me.org/coping/survivorship/default.php

Questions to Ask Your Doctor
http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/SNI_QuestionstoAskYourDoctor.pdf

Husbands: 10 Ways to be there when your wife has breast cancer
http://www.y-me.org/publications/winter05_1.php




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Incidence and Mortality Rate Trends

In the United States, breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Each year, a small number of men also are diagnosed with or die from breast cancer. Although the breast cancer diagnosis rate has increased, there has been a steady drop in the overall breast cancer death rate since the early 1990's.

While the incidence rate is lower for African Americans than Whites, the mortality rate is higher. Women of other racial and ethnic groups have lower incidence and mortality rates.

It is estimated that approximately $8.1 billion* is spent in the United States each year on treatment of breast cancer.

*In 2004 dollars, as reported in Brown ML, Riley GF, Schussler N, and Etzioni RD. Estimating health care costs related to cancer treatment from SEER-Medicare data. Medical Care 2002 Aug; 40 (8 Suppl): IV-104-17 Source for incidence and mortality data: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program and the National Center for Health Statistics. Additional statistics and charts are available at:

http://seer.cancer.gov/

Author:  T.L. James

Title:  The MPire: In Search of the Lost

Genre:  Contemporary Fiction

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The trilogy of The MPire starts with, In Search of the Lost, which is the story Mallory Towneson Haulm, a sexy financial powerhouse, who lives in a quasi paradise in Austin, Texas. His opulent world is decorated with expensive toys and women more exquisite than an exotic candy shop. After fourteen years of separation from his family, Mallory is summoned to return back home to join The Family Business. Poised for success, Mallory is focused on turning around the ailing business, not realizing that taking his assigned reigns will put him in a position of unrelenting power which he is unaware he even has. His world crashes as he reunites with his brothers and becomes Death, the forth horseman of the Apocalypse. With every complication popping up in his life, the biggest one by far is in the form of an old lover from the past coming back to reclaim the spot in Mallory's heart. What would you sacrifice to be a part of the MPire?


Bio: 

TL James, born and raised in Houston , Texas , studied English at the University of Houston and Texas Southern University and graduated with an MBA from LeTourneau University . There is where she cultivated an interest in biblical studies which is woven throughout the trilogy. As she developed the storyline for this labor of love, she worked tirelessly with her son constantly tucked around her waist. She often found her inspiration in the sound of her son's small steady breaths while he slept. After eight months of sleepless nights, The MPire trilogy was completed.
Learn More ABout TL James here>

Author:  Kaira Denee

Title:  Take it There

Genre:  Women's Fiction

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A real page turner, I couldn’t put it down until its very satisfying conclusion...Kaira is a rising star. --Cheryl Faye, author of “Be Careful What You Wish For”

Book Description
Best friends, Tanya, Nia and Shari discover the importance of self respect, self confidence and trust, the hard way, by making all the wrong decisions along the way. This hip love story is a delicious blend of sex, love, friendship and drama, sure to please readers of this genre. 

Bio:

 Kaira Denee was born in Boston , MA . Both her parents were enlisted in the U.S. Army so she was raised in Germany , Texas , Louisiana , Virginia and finally settled in Connecticut where she has lived for the last fourteen years.

Kaira self published her debut novel, Take it There in 2005. In 2007 Urban Soul bought the rights to publish Take it There as well as a second untitled manuscript due for release in 2008. Kaira resides in Connecticut with her husband and two children.

Topics Discussed:
What does it mean to be a survivor?
Life After Treatment: What Now?
Discussing Coping & Quality of Life

My Mom Is The Best Shout out
Pay Tribute to a Mother Who Has Passed On

Sponsored by:

EDC Creations Marketing and Branding Consultants
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Black Authors Network
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On Thursday, May 8, 2008 8pm-10pm EST, The Black Authors Network (BAN) will open its phone lines for any caller who wants to tell the world how much they love their mothers!

It is also an opportunity for those who have survived breast cancer to speak out and for those who have lost a loved one to breast cancer, to remember and pay tribute to their life in a inspirational Mother’s Day Salute. I hope the literary community will join us in this open forum to address breast cancer and to thank the mothers, aunts, daughters, and sisters who are working towards a prevention and eventual cure for breast cancer in our global community.

The statistics state that 10 million people around the world could die from breast cancer in the next 25 years without the cures to prevent it. BAN would like to enlighten African American women of the realities behind breast cancer, while paying tribute to survivors of breast cancer. BAN would also like to share, the love for mothers who may have passed on, to a higher reward as well.

If you are a 'survivor mom' or you know someone who would like to participate in our Mother's Day Tribute, please email Ella to schedule your speaking engagement at: ellacurry@edc-creations.com 

If you have a book or poetry related to breast cancer, women health advice, death and grief counseling, or if you are a community leaders working with survivors, please email Ella to schedule your speaking engagement at: ellacurry@edc-creations.com

Breast Cancer Survivorship Tribute at BAN
Thursday, May 8, 2008 8pm-10pm EST
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Authors and Speakers call-in number:  1-646-200-0402

Topics Discussed:
What does it mean to be a survivor?
Life After Treatment: What Now?
Discussing Coping & Quality of Life

My Mom Is The Best Shout out
Pay Tribute to a Mother Who Has Passed On

Sponsored by:

EDC Creations Marketing and Branding Consultants
http://www.edc-creations.com

Black Authors Network
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network

Are you living out your dreams? Have you broken that glass ceiling? Do you have a book that will inspire others to greatness? Are you a community leader with a vision? Awaken to Your Life's True Purpose; join us for this book lovers paradise! Share with us ways to create greatness! Authors from all genres welcomed.

Click here for more information:
http://www.edc-creations.com/ban1newsletter.html

Email Ella Curry to take part in this event:
ellacurry at edc-creations dot com [ellacurry@edc-creations.com]

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Authors and Speakers Call: (646) 200-0402

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MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008 CHRISTIAN FICTION SHOWCASE

ONE:  See Your Vision and Stick With It
TWO:  Always Do You
THREE:  Get Your Mind Right
FOUR:  Stop Frontin' and Start Today

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BUDGETING YOUR FUTURE

FIVE:  Never Less Than Your Best
SIX:  Surround Yourself With the Right People
SEVEN:  There Are No Failures, Only Quitters
EIGHT:  Science of Success: Plant the Good Seeds

FRIDAY, MAY 02, 2008 DREAM YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

NINE:  You Can Never Get Before You Give
TEN: Successful People Stay Open to Change
ELEVEN:  Be Powerful, Be Heard
TWELVE:  Spit Truth to Power