Out of the Shadow of Pink was founded in 2005 when my husband was diagnosed with Stage IV Male Breast Cancer. For every 100 women with breast cancer, one man will develop the disease and he will be not only devastated but shocked and surprised.

The American Cancer Society estimated that 1,990 men would be diagnosed in 2009 and that 450 of those men would die. My husband lost his battle in 2008.

Statistics also show that a higher percentage of men will die from breast cancer than women because they are typically diagnosed at a later stage.

Although it is still rare, the incidence of male breast cancer continues to increase.

Most men are still sadly unaware.

The chances for successful treatment and survival are best when breast cancer is found in its earliest stages.


10% of the proceeds of our cancer items are donated to Climb for Hope. Climb for Hope was organized to raise and channel funds toward a promising breast cancer vaccine being developed by Dr. Leisha Emens, MD, PhD at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Emens and her team completed the first clinical trial combining the breast cancer vaccine with very low doses of chemotherapy in 28 patients with Stage IV breast cancer. They learned that the vaccine is safe and bioactive, and it produces new immune responses to breast cancer. There is still much to be done and your purchase will help to realized Dr. Emens goal.....

"Imagine if you could teach your own body to identify and destroy breast cancer cells! A breast cancer vaccine has few side effects and could have a permanent treatment effect. Our vision is a world without breast cancer."

*:•..•:*¨¨*:•Thanks so much for visiting! Together we will make a difference! *:•..•:*¨¨*:•

Sales of our jewelry allows us to continue to provide free support, education and advocacy for male breast cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones.

To learn more about male breast cancer please visit:
www.outoftheshadowofpink.com

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