By Ricki Fairley | Published October 2, 2019
Survivor Stories: Overcoming Breast Cancer With Ricki Fairley (Video)
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These New Medical Codes Are a Big Step for Black Women Facing Breast Cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare, aggressive, and often misdiagnosed — but a big change is coming that could help patients get the right care faster. Starting October 1, 2025, doctors will be able to use three new medical codes read more about These New Medical Codes Are a Big Step for Black Women Facing Breast Cancer

LL Cool J & Wife, Simone Smith, Celebrate 30 Years Married, Being Cancer-Free, And More!
James Todd "LL Cool J" Smith has been in the entertainment music business since 1984 with a string of hits, awards, movies, TV shows, and more under his belt. The rapper-turned-actor has stood the test of time and still looks read more about LL Cool J & Wife, Simone Smith, Celebrate 30 Years Married, Being Cancer-Free, And More!

Beyond Fear: How I Became a Detective for My Own Breast Cancer Treatment
My journey with cancer has been a long and difficult one, but it ultimately led me to my calling as an advocate for Black people in clinical trials. It all started back in 2015 when I was first diagnosed with read more about Beyond Fear: How I Became a Detective for My Own Breast Cancer Treatment

Is There A Such Thing As Too Much Testing?
Studies indicated that centers gave older people inaccurate or uneven information, leading to unnecessary testing and health issues. Lung cancer screening is only suggested for high-risk patients, yet half of the cancer center webpages didn't highlight possible hazards. Say a read more about Is There A Such Thing As Too Much Testing?

I’ve Survived Cancer Six Times — Here’s How I Turned My Pain Into Purpose
For Staci Kirk, being diagnosed with breast cancer wasn’t a storm she didn’t see coming. As a Black woman, she’s been conditioned to brace for battle before the fight even begins. So when cancer showed up the first time, she read more about I’ve Survived Cancer Six Times — Here’s How I Turned My Pain Into Purpose

Breast Cancer: A Year-Round Survival Guide
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, as well as among Black women. Although breast cancer is the most common cancer, it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women, behind cancer of the lungs. read more about Breast Cancer: A Year-Round Survival Guide