Breast Cancer Deadlier for Black Men
Breast cancer doesn’t just affect Black women disproportionately, it’s also a problem for Black men. According to a recent study, the incidence rates of breast...
Category : Breast Cancer
Early Detection Best for Breast Cancer Survival
We’ve made significant strides in breast cancer treatment in recent years. But according to a recent study, the chances of survival still depend on early detection....
Race and Ethnicity Affect Breast Cancer Survival
Your chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as surviving it, vary significantly depending on your race and ethnicity, according to a study....
When Should You Start Getting Mammograms?
Having your breasts regularly checked for signs of cancer is an important part of taking care of your health. That’s because many breast cancer screening...
What Black Women Should Know About Aggressive Breast Cancer
Black women are no strangers to developing aggressive breast cancer—both inflammatory and triple-negative. These cancers are harder to treat and impact our survival rates. Read...
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Gum Disease
Smokers in particular are vulnerable Women with periodontal disease have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, especially if they’re smokers or recently quit smoking,...
Metastatic Breast Cancer: What You Should Know
After hearing a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, a rush of questions emerges. But often, it’s not until long after leaving the doctor’s office. Metastatic...
7 Unexpected Signs of Breast Cancer
Early detection of breast cancer leads to better survival rates. And while finding a lump in their breast is the most common way women diagnosed...
A Conversation with Dr. Edith Mitchell: Four Things to Know About Triple Negative Breast Cancer
By Kellee Terrell Dr. Edith Mitchell, renowned oncologist and researcher from Philadelphia’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, gives us the 411 on...
Support a Loved One With Breast Cancer
How to support a loved one with breast cancer Have a close friend or family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Here’s how...