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Mother And Daughter Share Breast Cancer Diagnosis In ‘Death Of A Jaybird’
Not only does Savage discover a malignant mass embedded in her breast tissue, she is simultaneously experiencing the breast cancer walk of her mother Cheryl, who is quite the character.
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WNBA Legend Nikki McCray-Penson Dies At 51 Years Old
One of the original Women’s Dream Team members, Nikki McCray-Penson died on July 7, 2023, following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. At this time, there has been no official cause of death determined, but she has been fighting the…
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Florida Mom Wins $2M Lottery After Clearing Out Savings for Daughter’s Cancer Treatment
This woman just scored big in Florida after giving up everything for her daughter
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Susan G. Komen’s ‘Stand For H.E.R.’ Initiative Aims to End Breast Cancer Disparities Among Black Women
Black women are dying more than white women because the health care system has failed them—and continues to fail them—at every step in their breast cancer journey. According to the 2021 Komen report, Closing the Breast Cancer Gap: A Roadmap to…
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Thinking of Switching to a Plant-Based Diet? It May Prevent Breast Cancer
Plant-based diets are all the rave due to their many health benefits. For example, research shows that plant-based diets may help Blacks as they age. Many people have already made the switch to a plant-based diet and if you a…
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Fighting For The Breast Cancer Care You Need During COVID-19
You May Also Like The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new challenge for those battling breast cancer today. This hydra-headed challenge manifests across issues relating to equity, advocacy, and access to care for cancer patients as the pandemic rages. Chemotherapy…
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Why women should do breast self-exams
Breast cancer self-examination (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com/ Red Confidential) Breast cancer is an illness commonly found in African American women and some men. According to the American Cancer Society, women can start getting mammograms at age 40. At 45, they should…
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Know Your Girls Pushes Breast Cancer Awareness Among Black Women
Know Your Girls is an initiative created by Susan G. Komen and the Ad Council dedicated to empowering and informing Black women about breast cancer. It creates a more friendly way to address the high mortality rates and susceptibility of the…
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Fighting Breast Cancer Through Living and Giving
“If it comes back a third time, I’m gonna live my life to the fullest and bless as many people as I can until the day He calls me home.” I’ve never had cancer, but from what I gather, it…
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