How many times a day do you think about your bones? How many times a week or month or year? For most women, the answer is never. The sad ... Read More
Breast Cancer
Join This Study to Understand Why Black Women Have the Highest Rates of Cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced the VOICES of Black Women cancer study earlier this week. This study will involve the largest ... Read More
How Black Clinical Trial Participation Can End Health Care Inequalities
New medical treatments often come with great promise, but sometimes that promise doesn’t fully extend to Black Americans. “Populations of ... Read More
Lymphedema Can Be Prevented If Caught Early!
During a mastectomy or lumpectomy, your surgeon may choose to remove lymph nodes in your armpit in order to make sure there are no residual ... Read More
The Consequences Of Blacks Missing From U.S. Cancer Clinical Trials
Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ... Read More
5 Reasons to Enroll Yourself in Clinical Trials
Finding newer medicines and medical devices requires constant effort from scientists to find a better cure for patients. Clinical trials are ... Read More
What Is Going To Change During Black History Month 2024?
It’s February and here we are with another Black History Month upon us. At least this year, it’s leap year so we have an extra day to what ... Read More
Black History of Health: Nina Simone
Arguably one of the most prolific entertainers in recent history, Nina Simone spent her career breaking barriers, shedding light, and ... Read More
CNN News Anchor Diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer: “Being Alive Feels Really Different”
CNN's Sara Sidner is a truth teller. As a news anchor, she seeks out the truth of every story to inform, inspire and sometimes ignite ... Read More
HER2+ Breast Cancer: Your Guide to Navigating Diagnosis
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with HER2- Positive Breast Cancer, you're in the right place. Navigating a diagnosis ... Read More
HER2+ Breast Cancer Treatment: How to Make Decisions With Your Doctor
Facing a diagnosis of hormone receptor-positive (HER2-positive) breast cancer can feel overwhelming. You're not alone in this journey, ... Read More
5 Commonly Overlooked Signs of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American women, other than skin cancers. Breast cancer is the second-most deadly cancer ... Read More