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What is Buddy Check?
Buddy Check is a program to promote breast health. We'll even send you a simple reminder to do a breast self-exam.

Letter From 11Alive's Karyn Greer


How it Works:
  • Find a Buddy (family member, friend or co-worker)
  • On the 11th of each month, call your buddy and remind each other to do a breast self-exam.
  • If you find a lump, call your physician.



Print out the Buddy Check 11 Shower Card for a quick reference guide to breast self-examinations.
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Survivor Stories:

How do real women survive breast cancer? Meet three Atlanta women of different ages, all battling breast cancer. Click and be inspired!


Charlotte's Story

Gillian's Story

Karen's Story

Previous Buddy Check Newsletters (PDF):

Can Mexican Food Reduce Cancer Risk?
There is good news for those who love Mexican food. A new study says a native Mexican diet may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.
Macey Bielski Reports 
Buddy Bears Comfort Cancer Patients
Some Metro Atlanta-area students wanted to do something to comfort breast cancer patients so they gave them Buddy Bears, complete with notes of encouragement.
Breast Cancer Drug Faces Criticism
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a controversial new breast cancer drug, but critics say it hurts more than it helps.
Jean Elle Reports
FDA Clears Avastin for Breast Cancer
In a surprise decision, a Genentech drug received federal approval on Friday to treat breast cancer.
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»  The Rink Turns Pink for Breast Cancer  
»  Woman's Battle: Educating Others  
»  Walk in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
»  Stem Cells May Fix Breast Defects
»  Buddy Check: Pregnant With Cancer
»  Beverly Family Foundation Info
»  New 3-D Breast Scan Finds Tumors  
»  Inflammatory Breast Cancer  
»  Breast Cancer Walk Sets Record  
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