Rhonda is a breast cancer survivor. She shares the story of how she got diagnosed after scheduling a mammogram on a whim when she took her daughter to the doctor. She explains what her specific situation was, the treatment she received, and why her diagnosis was at a stage 3. Rhonda also talks about her […]
Paulette Leaphart, a cast member in Beyoncé‘s visual album and artistic triumph Lemonade, left her hometown of Biloxi, Mississippi, on April 30th determined to walk the 1,034 miles to Washington, D.C. — and she did it topless. The daring move was intended to make a statement to Congress about breast cancer. The single mother-of-eight was diagnosed with Stage 2 […]
100.3 Old School Cincy’s own Jade West was featured on WLWT5’s ‘Making A Difference’ segment for her efforts to increase awareness about Breast Cancer! Jade West joined trainer Joshua Reid for Operation D.R.I.V.E.N Boot Camp at Frederick Douglas Elementary this past weekend. But the pain and sweat was worth it to Jade because Breast […]
Whether you are told you have cancer alone or with someone, getting over the initial shock is hard enough – but you then have to…
Breast Cancer Detection Plan!!! Beginning at age 20: Performing breast self-exams and looking for any signs of change. Age 20 to 39: Scheduling clinical breast exams every three years. By the age of 40: Having a baseline mammogram and annual clinical breast exams. Ages 40 to 49: Having a mammogram every […]
The Susan G. Komen Foundation has enlisted the help of a doo-wop to remind you to get tested for Breast Cancer. Susan G. Komen…
As we know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and did you know the National Cancer Institute estimates almost 232,670 new cases of breast cancer in women! and even close to 2,360 cases in men in 2014 in the United States alone! Check out these 14 celebrities who have faced breast cancer: * Joan Lunden. In June […]
Nestle Fitness is promoting breast cancer awareness by seeing how many people they can catch sneaking a peek at one woman’s cleavage. You might recognize…
A new study has found a link between your dress size and your risk of getting cancer. There’s a whole new reason to watch your…
Radiation therapy for breast cancer uses high-powered X-rays to kill cancer cells. Rapidly growing cells, such as cancer cells, are more susceptible to the effects…
Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor works to find out the specifics of your tumor. Using a tissue sample from your breast…
