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Contemplating Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy? Expert Surgeon Tells All

2017-12-13T03:29:43+00:00

Are you newly diagnosed and trying to weigh the pros and cons of lumpectomy vs. mastectomy? Maybe you didn’t have a choice, and want to understand more about your surgery. Or maybe you’re considering reconstruction.

Contemplating Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy? Expert Surgeon Tells All 2017-12-13T03:29:43+00:00

Reflections on Going Flat: Whole Without Breasts

2018-06-30T04:37:42+00:00

This week, as part of our September focus on going flat, we welcome Rebecca Pine. A talented writer and advocate for women with breast cancer, Rebecca shares her experience as a young mother who faced

Reflections on Going Flat: Whole Without Breasts 2018-06-30T04:37:42+00:00

Hey Diabetes and Breast Cancer: CYL2 Strikes and You’re Out!

2018-01-01T13:25:22+00:00

Breast cancer affects women of different races in varying ways. According to the CDC, breast cancer rates are highest among white women and African American women. This is followed by women who are Hispanic, Asian/Pacific

Hey Diabetes and Breast Cancer: CYL2 Strikes and You’re Out! 2018-01-01T13:25:22+00:00

African American Women and Breast Cancer: Our August Focus

2018-01-01T13:31:58+00:00

I’m Taking Charge focuses attention on the racial disparity in prevention, treatment and mortality rates that still exist in the African American community when it comes to breast cancer. This month our articles will highlight

African American Women and Breast Cancer: Our August Focus 2018-01-01T13:31:58+00:00

BRCA2 Gene Mutation Reality Hits Hard for Bachelor Contestant

2018-06-30T04:36:35+00:00

Knowledge is power, and women who undergo genetic testing for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation will have the benefit of knowing whether they are at a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.  

BRCA2 Gene Mutation Reality Hits Hard for Bachelor Contestant 2018-06-30T04:36:35+00:00

Hey BRCA-Positive Young Women: FORCE Is With You!

2018-06-30T04:36:02+00:00

To close our Young Survivor's month, we welcome this post by Teri Woodhull. She volunteers for the group, FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered). FORCE is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected

Hey BRCA-Positive Young Women: FORCE Is With You! 2018-06-30T04:36:02+00:00

How I’m Taking the Reins on My Family History of Breast Cancer

2018-04-17T02:26:58+00:00

Today we welcome Brandi Forbes as a guest author. With a family history of breast cancer, even as a young teen she was fully aware of what could happen to her. Here's her story and her

How I’m Taking the Reins on My Family History of Breast Cancer 2018-04-17T02:26:58+00:00