Survivor Stories: Overcoming Breast Cancer With Ricki Fairley (Video)

The Black community has overcome plenty over the years. However, health still remains a huge misfortune for us. Black women in particular face great hardship when it comes to our overall health. As Malcolm X once said, “the Black woman read more about Can Hair Relaxers Increase Your Risk Of Developing Breast Cancer?

In 2009, Cheryl Ash-Simpson had a wonderful career, a beautiful teenage daughter, and had just found the love of her life. Then something happened. Cheryl was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer just three days before her wedding. And not read more about My Story: Blessed, Bald & Beautiful

It turns out that many of the lifestyle behaviors that help you fight off breast cancer can also help you avoid heart disease. Think of it as a "double win," says cardiologist Dr. Ana Barac, director of the cardio-oncology program read more about 5 Ways to Lower Your Heart Disease and Breast Cancer Risk at the Same Time

While it is important to try to stay positive, sometimes the “over-pinking” of breast cancer or the fact that everyone is cheering you on towards health can negate the feelings some women have – feelings of sadness. It is important read more about Mental Health & Breast Cancer: Is Breast Cancer Affecting Your Mental Health?