WTA and Hologic Spotlighting the Importance of Women’s Health Special guests and cancer survivors Martina Navratilova and Carla Suarez Navarro spoke candidly about their personal experiences and the benefits of preventive care. MADRID – Tennis legends and cancer survivors Martina Navratilova and Carla Suarez Navarro shared testimonials about the lifesaving importance of preventive care during a May 4, 2022 panel…
Meet The Nigerian Woman Tackling The Genetic Basis Of Cancer By Andrew Wight Nigerian researcher Professor Olufunmilayo Olopade has worked for decades in the search for the genetic basis of breast cancer, now she is teaming up with an African startup to sequence populations that are under-represented in the medical literature. Professor Olopade, a V Foundation Scientific Advisory committee member, and dean…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and its motive is to spread awareness around the impact of breast cancer. Here are some common myths about breast cancer, busted.
Jasmine Jones recalls searching the aisles of a medical device shop for a breast prosthetic for her grandmother, who recently had a mastectomy. Hidden behind aisles of walkers, canes and bandages, they found the one and only option: a pink prosthetic that wasn’t even covered by health insurance. Twenty years later, Jones is creating a more positive prosthetic experience for…
Breast cancer prevention starts with healthy habits — such as limiting alcohol and staying physically active. Understand what you can do to reduce your breast cancer risk. What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer? Lifestyle changes have been shown in studies to decrease breast cancer risk even in high-risk women. The following are steps you can…
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” – Ambrose Redmoon Review the US breast cancer statistics by Breastcancer.org, and we recognize the need to be weary and careful. For women in the U.S., breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer after skin cancer. About 12% of U.S. women…