Breast cancer doesn't have a color but the journey, narrative, and experience of a Black woman surviving cancer are radically different from ... Read More
Breast Cancer
Black Women Have Triple the Odds for Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
A condition called lymphedema is a well-known side effect of breast cancer treatment that can lead to swelling in the arms and legs. New ... Read More
Make Collecting Family Health History Part Of Your Thanksgiving Plans
For some, being home for the holidays means lots of extra family time, often with multiple generations coming together to celebrate under ... Read More
If Someone Coughs or Sneezes on You, Doctors Say Do This
Just imagine that you are going about your business and doing your thing, but then all of sudden you hear "Achoo!" or a loud cough that ... Read More
These Two Women Are Amplifying the Voices of Black Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivors
While Breast Cancer Awareness is top of mind for most during the month of October, another pervasive aspect of the disease that should be ... Read More
Women Are Using Vicks Vapor Rub For Hair Growth
Okay, so wait...say what now? So we've seen our fair share of non-traditional beauty trends for hair that go from simple to just down ... Read More
Samuel L. Jackson’s Wife, LaTanya Richardson at 70+: “We Never Compromise”
Behind every great man, is an even greater woman. Isn't that written somewhere? Well, if it isn't, then it's definitely the case with ... Read More
Can Nuts Keep Your Breast Cancer From Returning?
For long-term breast cancer survivors, nut consumption is associated with improved disease-free survival, according to a study published ... Read More
Day 1: Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Breast cancer occurs when there are cancer cells in any of the three parts of the breast - lobules, ducts, and connective tissues. These ... Read More
Should you Use Cannabis to Treat Breast Cancer?
When Brooklyn-based mom and fashion designer Suzanne Weiner began treatment for breast cancer three years ago, her medical marijuana card ... Read More
Dense Breasts? This MRI Screening Can Rule Out Breast Cancer
While mammograms have reduced deaths by detecting breast cancers when they're small and easier to treat, it's less effective for women with ... Read More
Q&A: What Are Remedies For Chemotherapy Bruising?
For many women, their eyes are their pride and joy. Unfortunately, undergoing chemotherapy can cause many women to form dark circles around ... Read More