Melissa Etheridge

Enter to Win & Attend Hard Rock's Pinktober Event in Hollywood CA!

September 8, 2010

Join Melissa Etheridge with special guest Crystal Bowersox as they help launch Hard Rock's Pinktober™ Campaign!

Event Info:
Tuesday, Sept 28
Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood CA

M.E.I.N. Check-in: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (time to be confirmed):
Pink Carpet festivities start: 6:30 pm
Crystal on stage: 7:30 pm
Melissa on stage: 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm
(all times are approximate)

This show is invitation only so register for our random drawing for a chance to attend! (Member's Only)

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2010

Happy Wishes for 2010!

Let's make this another great year of staying connected with a focus on optimizing health, lowering stress and maintaining positive connections with friends, family and M.E.I.N.! We love you and wish you all the best in this New Year. - M.E.I.N.

Pink for the Holidays!

December 25, 2009

Celebrate by Showing Your Love & Support!

Let the holiday bells RING and remind us about the gift of being here, together on this amazing planet. There are many days that can bring us down, so let these holidays of light remind us that there is HOPE and great STRENGTH inside each and every one of us. You can share this spirit by making a donation to a worthy cause such as breast cancer research, buying gifts that support these causes or even simply by making time to CELEBRATE life with loved ones.

Happy Holidays! May peace be a place that you know deeply for yourself so that you may share Only Love with others.

Hard Rock News - Pinktober Success!

November 1, 2009

You helped make a difference during Pinktober 2009! Read this Hard Rock News article which includes mention of Melissa's appearances in NYC and DC.

2009 Pinktober Reviews & Videos!

October 2, 2009

Great Article in the Huffington Post - Oct 2, 2009

Read it and see the great photos here!

PLUS, from Access Hollywood:
Great video of Melissa "in-flight" on Delta's Pink Plane.

Pinktober 2009 Guest Review

October 2, 2009

Read about the 10th anniversary Pinktober experience from an M.E.I.N. member. Kat H. tells us about her "ah ha" moment that changed her life in a beautiful and powerful way. Details here.

WELCOME TO THE PINK PAGE!

Melissa's own life changing battle with breast cancer began in October 2004. She's an advocate for breast cancer awareness as well as environmental sustainability, and makes an important connection between the two.

We've created this "pink" section of melissaetheridge.com to share an open space for information and awareness. Get your pink on, make a donation and get informed about early detection! See our "Pink Notes" below.

Please note that information on this page is strictly presented as general news and information and does not directly imply endorsement or connection to Melissa Etheridge or M.E.I.N..

PINK NOTES

Early Detection is Key

Review these brief notes from the American Cancer Society then view here for full info:

Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.
Women in their 20's and 30's should have a clinical breast exam (CBE) as part of a periodic (regular) health exam by a health professional, preferably every 3 years. After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.
Breast self exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20's. Women should be told about the benefits and limitations of BSE. Women should report any breast changes to their health professional right away.
Women at high risk should get an MRI and a mammogram every year. Women at moderately increased risk should talk with their doctors about benefits and limitations of adding MRI screening to their yearly mammogram. Yearly MRI screening is not recommended for women whose lifetime risk of breast cancer is less than 15%.

Be Informed

Be sure to visit your doctor and get expert attention for any concerns. Take additional action by doing research on the internet to help answer questions and to seek support. Medicinenet.com is a great resource.

Proper Nutrition is Vital

Melissa has been quoted as saying, "Nutrition, nutrition... Eat your fruits and vegetables" in regards to staying healthy. Read more about nutrition from BreastCancer.org.