When it comes to getting good healthcare, we have to use our voices and speak out. The healthcare system has especially failed the Black ... Read More
Metastatic Breast Cancer
5 Tips for Caregiving for Someone With Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be tough to take, and not just for the patient. Caregivers are a vital part of a cancer patient's care team, but ... Read More
Why Black Women Must Be Super Advocates
Making a difference in someone’s life can truly go a long way. In fact, when it comes to our health, sometimes we could all use a little ... Read More
Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor Argues That “Clinical Trials Save People’s Lives”
When it comes to understanding our health issues, doing research can go a long way in filling in the gaps. However, some of us have to go ... Read More
Black History of Health: Roxie Roker
Lenny Kravitz has shared that Johnny Cash held him when he learned of his mother’s death in 1995. He was so pained that he wrote a song ... Read More
A Breastie’s Guide to Navigating Radiation Therapy
If you have breast cancer, you may be weighing your treatment options. One of those options is radiation therapy, but how much do you really ... Read More
Why is Flaxseed Healthy?
You may think of flax as a source of fine linens, but the plant's greatest value may well lie in its small, dark seeds. As far back as the ... Read More
What Does a Breast Cancer Lump Feel Like?
A breast lump is a tissue growth that appears inside your breast. Finding a lump in your breast can be a scary and worrying ... Read More
Managing Motherhood & Metastatic Breast Cancer
Breast cancer in young women is a rare diagnosis. For people under the age of 40, it still accounts for 5 to 6 percent of all ... Read More
10 Things You Should Know About Chemo Brain
We have seen how communities can be a source of strength for those battling cancer, even after treatment has ended, and some may think the ... Read More
9 Ways You Can Prepare For Your First Chemotherapy Treatment
You've got this!! Try To Stay Calm & Have A "Normal" Day The unknown always adds an extra layer of worry, and this is something you've ... Read More
6 Tips For Fighting Those Sleepless Nights
We all need an adequate amount of sleep for our overall health, but for people with breast cancer, sleep is even more crucial. “Studies ... Read More