Cancer claims one life every minute in the U.S. In an attempt to fight back, the Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) cross-TV-network broadcast, featuring an all-star cast to raise funds to stop cancer's reign, aired on September 5. Read on to learn more about this unprecedented event and join other iVillagers who are taking a stand against the disease.
Hollywood Rises Up
Get inspired by these celebrity breast cancer survivors, then meet movie producer Laura Ziskin (Pretty Woman, anyone?), who talked to iVillage about producing the SU2C broadcast—and why her own battle with breast cancer helped her put on one darn good show.

Outsmart Cancer
Give cancer a run for its money by knowing the facts and taking charge of your lifestyle:
Survival Stories & Support
Find strength by connecting with other iVillagers whose lives have been touched by cancer:
Her Own Best Advocate
After three years of seeing doctors, plus-size supermodel Emme finally found out what was wrong with her: She had Hodgkin's disease, and it was growing. Read her story.
Shop Selflessly
Want to put your pocketbook where your passion is? Support companies that support breast cancer awareness: Check out our favorite pink products.
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More Resources

Ready to join the fight? Here are just a few organizations making a real difference:

• Stand Up to Cancer
• The Love/Avon Army of Women
• Cancer Action Network
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure
• Children's Cancer Research Fund