Hey, Vampicorn, how 'bout you and your friend raise money for research?
You can hold bake sales, walk a thons, and just ask for donations from neighbors, friends, family, etc. Find a good center that researches a cure for this and helps women suffering from it, and donate money.
It's a great way to help out and show you care.
Feel free to PM me if you want. I know a lot about this (not going to post pubicly, but you can ask why).