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MORE THAN 40 MEN NATIONWIDE TO PARTICIPATE IN CONFERENCE ON CARING FOR WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER

National Male Caregivers Conference August 24-26 in Baltimore, MD

BETHESDA, MD, August 8, 2007- Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC), the first national non-profit organization that educates men to be effective caregivers in the fight against breast cancer, will bring more than 40 men from around the country to a special conference in Baltimore on August 24-26. Launched last year, the two-day program teaches men innovative ways to navigate the breast cancer crisis with proven problem-solving techniques, create an environment of sharing and networking among men and to demonstrate ways for men to improve the quality of survivorship for the person they love.

"We were overwhelmed by the incredible response last year and are thrilled to be hosting the conference again," said Marc Heyison, MABC President and Co-Founder. "With attendees from more than 18 states, it will prove to once again be a 'melting pot' of men who came together from different backgrounds, faced with the same problem, and left as one."

The conference will focus on managing the crisis of breast cancer with a proven problem-solving technique; provide an ongoing forum for men in similar situations to get to know one another and develop a support network; and detail steps to take to improve the quality of survivorship of the patient. To be held at the Tremont Plaza Hotel in downtown Baltimore, conference sessions will include exercises aimed at examining the similarities and differences between men and women, and ones that identify specific problems men experience with women. Alumni from last year's program will address the group by describing how they've become better caregivers as a result of the techniques learned at the conference.

The program will be led by Matthew J. Loscalzo, MSW, with 26 years of experience in the field. For nine years, Loscalzo served as the director of patient and family services and co-director of the comprehensive cancer pain service at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Oncology Center in Baltimore.

"We've seen clinical proof that in addition to timely, quality medical care, having an educated and skilled male partner positively impacts the woman's mental well being which in turn enhances survivorship," said Loscalzo. "And we have several men returning this year because the program works."

"I remember checking in last year and receiving a bunch of materials from the MABC staff," said Barry Allen, a resident of Bowie, Maryland who is returning to this year's conference. "I started reading the materials and immediately called my wife and started bawling. It's exactly what I needed for so long - a good outlet to finally let go of all the emotion and pain."

About Men Against Breast Cancer (MABC)
Men Against Breast Cancer, is the first national non-profit organization providing targeted support services and programs to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one. In recognizing the devastating effects on the entire family, MABC's philosophy is to leverage support of each family member to help the patient, with special emphasis on the important role of the husband/partner. In 2003, MABC received a Centers for Disease Control grant for its "Partners In Survival Program," the first-ever grant awarded for educating men on how to provide critical day-to-day emotional, mental and physical support and care. MABC's educational materials are available in hundreds of hospitals and health care institutions in the U.S. and internationally. More information is available at www.menagainstbreastcancer.org or 1-866-547-MABC (6222).

Play will examine men and cancer

Local theater owner draws on wife's case

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The experts have spoken! Below are the best of the Internet's sites dedicated to breast cancer, as determined by our expert team.

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August 1, 2007
Contact: The HealthCentral Network, Inc.
Lucie Leblois, Director of Marketing
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HealthCentral.com Honors Top Web Sites and Blogs Dedicated to Specific Conditions and Diseases First Annual Top Site Awards recognize sites committed to informing and inspiring online health communities

ARLINGTON, VA- August 1, 2007- The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com), a leading online consumer health destination, today announced its First Annual Top Site Awards for the best Web sites and blogs dedicated to educating and supporting individuals living with specific conditions and diseases and fostering the online community.

HealthCentral.com's awards recognize the Web's top sites, from individual blogs to small Web sites, committed to providing personal, quality information, support and inspiration to patients, caregivers, and their friends and family. Many of the 26 condition-specific Web sites that make up The HealthCentral Network (THCN) will be honoring the top destinations in their communities. The recipients of the award share HealthCentral.com's mission in highlighting the patient voice in health information.

"Health information consumers rely greatly on the advice and personal experiences of friends and family in all facets of life and managing a health condition is no different," said Chris Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer and President of The HealthCentral Network. "This year's Top Site Awards recognize the importance of sharing and learning from other people who have real life experience dealing with each condition and join HealthCentral.com in providing trusted, personal information and support to their community."

A team of experts from each of THCN's condition-specific sites chose this year's top destinations after reviewing and analyzing the most popular and influential Web sites focused on living with each condition. The 2007 Top Site Awards Categories:

Acid Reflux
Allergy & Asthma
Alzheimer's
Anxiety
Bipolar & Depression
Breast Cancer
Chronic Pain
Diabetes
Diet & Exercise
Heart
Migraine
Prostate
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Schizophrenia
Sleep

Visit www.healthcentral.com/top-sites.html for a list of the Top Sites for each condition.

About the HealthCentral Network
The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is a collection of consumer-focused health and conditionspecific Web properties. Each site provides timely, in-depth, and trusted medical information, health management and caregiving tools, exclusive videos, and connections to leading experts and large, engaged communities of patients and caregivers who share their related experiences.

The HealthCentral Network was acquired in 2005 by Polaris Ventures, Sequoia Capital, The Carlyle Group and Allen & Company, and has built a management team that combines decades of experience in interactive media and medical, science, and news journalism. The company received top recognition from the International Health and Medical Media Awards with a 2006 FREDDIE Award for MyDiabetesCentral.com and the Health Care Standard of Excellence WebAward from the Web Marketing Association.

Husbands and partners of women with breast cancer aged 50 and younger are needed to complete a survey to better understand the psychosocial needs of couples following diagnosis in a study by researchers at The University of Georgia entitled "Couples Coping with Breast Cancer."

Click Here to Take the Survey

Baltimore Maryland - August 24-26

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MABC announces the availability of a new merchandise item - the MABC Bracelet. Click Here to order yours today!

Men Against Breast Cancer in the summer of 2003 was awarded the first CDC grant to enlist men in the fight against breast cancer.

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Miss America 2002 Katie Harman meeting with MABC.

Share an experience and pass on the support and mission with others.

(Bethesda, MD) - Suburban Hospital will be the setting for a town hall health forum to introduce a new organization, "Men Against Breast Cancer" (MABC), on Tuesday, August 8 from 6 to 7:30 pm. in the hospital's auditorium.

Marc Heyison to Receive Outstanding Individual Committment Award

Educating men on breast cancer when it strikes a loved one.

Think Pink and Blue Annual Gala

October 4, 2006 - Wednesday

Ritz Carlton, 22nd M St. NW

Honoring:
Ernestine Bradley, author
Honorable Sue Kelly R-NY
Ms. Rosemary Williams, Director Tumor Registry Howard University Cancer Center

$275 per person

866-547-MABC(6222)
Registration Deadline: Sept. 27

The First National Male Caregivers Conference: Men Empowering Men to Care for Women with Breast Cancer - August 18-19, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland. For more info, click here.

Click Here to view summary information about the conferenceFirst Annual Male Caregivers Conference: Men Empowering Men to Care for Women with Breast Cancer - August 18-19, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland

President/Cofounder Marc Heyison will speak in Edina, MN

Washington, DC Ralph Lauren Polo hosting Pink Pony Shopping Event to benefit Men Against Breast Cancer call 1-866-547-MABC (6222)

Washington, DC MABC will host 2nd Annual Think Pink and Blue Gala Award Dinner at The Washington Ritz-Carlton call 1-866-547-MABC (6222)

Philadelphia in conjunction with The Wellness Community a Partner’s In Survival Program will be held from 10:00 am-1:00 pm call 215-879-7733

Survey for understanding needs of advanced breast cancer patients and their caregivers.