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Breast cancer outcomes are affected by more than just a diagnosis. That’s why news about new treatments, legislation to provide better screening, and activism to make sure women receive their rights is so important.

Thanksgiving for the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act

2017-11-11T06:01:44+00:00

It’s Thanksgiving, and most of us have been thinking about what we're thankful for: family, friends, jobs, cats. Let's take a few minutes to look beyond the obvious. So many things change in our world that

Thanksgiving for the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act 2017-11-11T06:01:44+00:00

Breast Reconstruction Insurance: Laws by State

2018-02-26T02:04:29+00:00

Just like health insurance plans, laws and other legal mandates are confusing. I mean, there’s a reason people complete extra schooling to become lawyers. Laws are confusing! They have weird wording (why can’t they just

Breast Reconstruction Insurance: Laws by State 2018-02-26T02:04:29+00:00

Kim Sport, Part 2: Louisiana’s Newest Breast Reconstruction Law

2017-11-11T06:06:05+00:00

Kim Sport is a nuclear medicine technologist turned lawyer, and former Executive Counsel to the Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. She's also a three-time cancer survivor and the founder of Breastoration, which educates,

Kim Sport, Part 2: Louisiana’s Newest Breast Reconstruction Law 2017-11-11T06:06:05+00:00

Breast Reconstruction Help: Health Insurance Basics and Terminology

2017-11-11T06:07:55+00:00

Health insurance is a complicated topic. It seems to always be going through changes and the terms are confusing. Sometimes I even wonder if insurance agents and educators understand health insurance! For many people, it's

Breast Reconstruction Help: Health Insurance Basics and Terminology 2017-11-11T06:07:55+00:00

New Orleans Woman of the Year, Kim Sport: Powerful Breast Reconstruction Laws Emerge in Louisiana, Part 1

2017-11-11T06:08:30+00:00

Kim Sport is a nuclear medicine technologist turned lawyer, and former Executive Counsel to the Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. She's also a three-time cancer survivor and the founder of Breastoration, which educates,

New Orleans Woman of the Year, Kim Sport: Powerful Breast Reconstruction Laws Emerge in Louisiana, Part 1 2017-11-11T06:08:30+00:00

BRA Day: USA and Beyond

2017-11-20T02:47:48+00:00

I’m sure you’ve heard about plenty of campaigns to raise awareness of breast cancer. There’s Komen’s Race for the Cure and the entire month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These events play an

BRA Day: USA and Beyond 2017-11-20T02:47:48+00:00

Breast Cancer Retreat for African American Women: Sistas Rock!

2017-11-20T02:55:32+00:00

We’ve highlighted a few breast cancer retreats on this blog before. These retreats typically include women of all races and varying ages and are great ways to connect with other women who are dealing with

Breast Cancer Retreat for African American Women: Sistas Rock! 2017-11-20T02:55:32+00:00

Breast Reconstruction for Minority Women: What’s Different and How Do We Fix It?

2018-01-08T04:19:58+00:00

Submitted by Dr. Frank J. DellaCroce, ITC Advisory Board Member and MD, FACS, from the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, New Orleans, LA www.breastcenter.com For women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, the emotional blow of mastectomy and the sense

Breast Reconstruction for Minority Women: What’s Different and How Do We Fix It? 2018-01-08T04:19:58+00:00

Young Black Women With Breast Cancer Find Support in Young Sisters Initiative

2017-11-20T03:00:39+00:00

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

Young Black Women With Breast Cancer Find Support in Young Sisters Initiative 2017-11-20T03:00:39+00:00

ITC September Focus: African-American Breast Cancer Awareness

2017-11-11T05:52:08+00:00

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

ITC September Focus: African-American Breast Cancer Awareness 2017-11-11T05:52:08+00:00