Diabetes risk among breast cancer survivors
theGRIO REPORT - A new study shows that breast cancer survivors are at greater risk of diabetes...
Why are black women more likely to die of breast cancer?
EBONY - A recent study reveals that African-American women are more likely to die of breast cancer not due to genetics, but because of racial disparity and inequality in health care...
Harlem salon's pink styles raise breast cancer awareness for black women
To promote awareness of breast cancer in her community, Rochelle Mosley, owner of Harlem’s Salon 804, created her own pink-themed campaign. But for the hair salon owner, rather than just promoting any product, her awareness item involved dressing her client's tresses -- with pink.
True life -- I got a mammogram
ESSAY - Now that I know my status, I challenge other millennials to convince a doctor to conduct the mammogram. It isn’t routine, but it’s necessary...
5 breast cancer survivors who fought back
CLUTCH - Breast cancer is a voracious disease. But for all of the lives claimed, there are 2.6 million survivors. Take a look at five of these warrior women who have used their plights to help their fellow troopers...
The ones breast cancer has left behind
CLUTCH - My mother was a tall “big boned” woman with deep brown skin, high cheek bones, full lips, a bright smile and bountiful hips. One day in the fourth grade my mom got sick...
Breastfeeding after breast cancer?
theGRIO REPORT - Breast cancer survivors are one such group for whom breastfeeding can be a challenge, even long after they’re in remission...
How to do breast self-exams
CLUTCH - It’s important for all women to do regular self-exams on their breasts, at least monthly, if not daily. It’s an easy, quick, and convenient way to check if your breasts are healthy...
Denise Roberts Foundation: Dedicated to black women with breast cancer
Black women under 40 are the group most likely to die from breast cancer, but not because of any genetic factors, but because they are the least likely to be screened, seek treatment early, or be properly diagnosed by their doctors.
Alarming breast cancer rates among troops
Military Times - Men and women in the armed forces have lower rates of most cancers -- except breast cancer, that is. Breast cancer is affecting not only women in the armed forces at alarming rates, but male service members and veterans as well
