Hi Dear Friend,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s theme, No one should face breast cancer alone, serves as a reminder for providers and patients to consider the many ways that we can partner in the prevention, detection, and treatment of breast cancer.

In keeping with that theme, I (Nikoo) attended the International Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer conference in Pittsburgh a couple of weeks ago, where I served on a panel and had the opportunity to share my story with leading cancer doctors and researchers from all over the world. Coming home armed with a great deal of knowledge, I'm tremendously energized to help and be an advocate for other patients. And I find myself in a better place to deal with the challenges of my own metastatic breast cancer.

Many of our friends ask me the names of good places to donate during October. One thing you should know before you donate. Out of all the funds that are raised for breast cancer organizations, less than 7% actually goes toward research. So please, if you decide to donate, support research. To help, CLICK HERE FOR A LIST of reliable organizations that your money can help to make a difference.