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Thousands of women every year all over the world start the most difficult battle they will ever encounter. These women will spend more time with doctors and in hospitals then most of us spend in an entire lifetime. They endure toxic substances pumped into their bodies on a regular basis in the slim hope it will save their lives. I am speaking of the millions of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed of all cancers in women. There has been much money contributed to research for the cure, but there remain thousands of women who will receive this devastating diagnosis. This disease not only affects the patient herself but her family and friends who will suffer along with her.

A lot of us know someone afflicted with this dreaded disease and understand the fear, pain and suffering breast cancer causes the patient and everyone who knows her. It is difficult for anyone to know that someone they love is suffering so much. There is such a feeling of hopelessness watching someone you love be forced to combat this devastating disease. Perhaps the most difficult thing for a breast cancer patient's loved ones to bear is that they can do absolutely nothing to help.

A lot of women are natural-born repairpersons. It is part of their makeup to fix things that are broken. Women particularly find it almost impossible to do nothing when someone they care for is in pain. Bad news for them, there is no magic wand to wave to make it all better. The vast majority of us are just regular guys not scientists or researchers or physicians. We will never discover the cure for cancer. What we can do is support those people who are working so diligently to do so.

We can all make a difference in the lives of women diagnosed with breast cancer. Donating whatever cash amount we can to cancer research will have a positive impact on research efforts to find ways to create better drugs and to ultimately find a cure. Given funding, leading scientists around the world can devote their time and energy to the cause for cancer. There are many ways a person can donate to cancer research. It can be done through monetary donations or by donating time and effort to fundraising. Some join the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, some send in the lids from Yoplait yogurt containers, all are contributing to finding a cure for breast cancer.

Those who donate money for research are angels. There are other ways to qualify as an angel. Women with breast cancer rack up huge medical bills which can bankrupt their families. If you know someone with breast cancer and want to help, drop off some groceries or lasagna or homemade scones. Ask them what more they need that you can help with and start a neighborhood crusade to make a positive difference to a family on their own block.

Breast cancer affects millions of women and their families. Thankfully, due to all the money and time donated to cancer research, advances have been made in the treatment of breast cancer. Yet, there are still many women who do not survive. I have known two women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. One beat it and inspires many people by telling her story. Sadly, my other friend did not make it. She left behind a beautiful three year old daughter and an amazing husband. She was one of the most amazing women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and I support breast cancer research in honor of her. I strongly encourage others to do the same because I want to put an end to the grief. If we all team together, a permanent cure for breast cancer might be just around the corner.