breast cancer

The austin.com weekend picks this week include a benefit for a woman fighting breast cancer (tonight), a Rock'n Roll dance party, a movie performance from one one Austin's weirdest bands, an inner view at Studio 2 and much more.

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Republicans are suggesting that the new guidelines for breast cancer screening reinforce their nightmare scenario about health care rationing under President Obama's proposed overhaul.

The political brouhaha comes as the Senate is about to take up its health care overhaul bill.

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Join us for the Inaugural Texas Mamma Jamma Ride on October 10, 2009 and play a huge role in making sure Texans with breast cancer get the services that will save and improve lives.

Everyone is invited to do the ride, and there is a route for every level-10, 25, 45, 65 and even 100 miles! Our routes start and end at the beautiful and fun Reunion Ranch.

Check out our route information to see which distance is best for you.

A year ago Morning Edition told you about Jessica Queller, a 39-year-old woman who had her breasts removed because she carries the breast cancer gene.

The gene also carries a high risk for ovarian cancer, and the only certain prevention is to have the ovaries removed.

When Queller shared her story, she hadn't had that procedure yet because she wanted to be a mother. Queller updates Renee Montagne on what's been happening in her life.