Feeling like the exception? From post-radiation breast reconstruction to breastfeeding moms, we come alongside those who can’t figure out where they fit in the breast reconstruction equation.
Submitted by Valerie Rochester, Black Women’s Health Imperative By now, many of us already know the statistics . . . that despite the federal and private investments in breast cancer screening, treatment and research, Black
As part of our African American breast cancer focus with BWHI this month, we’re taking a look at breast reconstruction and racial disparity. African American women are twice as likely as Caucasian women to choose
As you may know, we’re focusing on breast cancer’s impact on African American women this month, in collaboration with Black Women’s Health Imperative. African American women have a troubling connection to breast cancer. This is
In collaboration with Black Women's Health Imperative, we're focusing on African-American women and Breast Cancer this month. September is also National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, so we're introducing you to the Young Sisters Initiative. It's a great resource for young
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among Black women, and the second leading cause of death for Black women. - Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) During 2016, says Komen, physicians will diagnose
Have you noticed yet? This week is World Breastfeeding Week. August is National Breastfeeding Month. The ads, quotes, and informative articles are already blanketing social media. Are you dealing with breast cancer and hope to
If you haven’t decided to stop smoking yet, here is further information on why you should stop before reconstruction. Smoking and breast reconstruction don’t mix. Read on to learn what happens during reconstruction surgery and
The fear of having cancer spread, or metastasize, is very common among women with breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer, also referred to as advanced or stage IV breast cancer, happens to about 20-30% of women
For many members of today’s society, hearing the term “breast cancer” brings up images of women wearing pink, or women wearing head scarves. Breast cancer is often seen as a woman’s disease, and, by and
