I just had my first mammogram using digital technology! What an incredible breakthrough. No more films to carry, no more little bandaid like stickies to mark areas of concern. And, there was a nifty top panel that didn't make me feel as if I was an orange being put through the squeezer. Ouch, they tell you to hold your breath, but the pain can be so intense that you can't help but gasp.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- While tremendous progress in screening and treatment for breast cancer has been made in recent years, some 184,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2008, and about 41,000 women will die of the disease.

Researchers are now focusing their efforts on reducing these numbers even further.

Four studies being presented this week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium in Washington, D.C., highlight both areas of progress and areas that need extra emphasis.

It is time to stand up, that’s right, STAND UP 2 CANCER. On Friday September 5th ABC, NBC, and CBS will be airing a huge, celebrity packed, event to raise money for research for cancer. It is on at 8 pm ET/PT and 7 pm CT. Every year since 2003 our government has decreased the amount of dollars that are available for researchers. Look out though, because people are ready to take a stand.

“Support is anything that reduces stress.” That statement was one of the most compelling descriptions of support I had ever heard (Joan Dayger Behn, Ph.D.)

Diagnosed with a malignant lump one month past her 50th birthday, Ondrea, whose mother also had breast cancer, is now a four year survivor.

Sarah shares what she's learned throughout her breast cancer battle and the new perspective she has on life.

Sarah shares advice for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, found a lump on her breast three months before her wedding and was diagnosed soon after.

Paula shares the wisdom she's gained throughout her breast cancer battle.

With no family history of breast cancer, Paula was diagnosed, thanks to early detection, at 26 years old.