Photo: ImAnandalewis Instagram If you grew up in the 90’s and kept your television on BET like me, then you’re probably familiar with the hit show “Teen Summit” that dealt…
Breast Cancer
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Recent news from the American Cancer Society (ACS), stating that women should start getting mammograms at age 45 instead of 40 has resulted in some confusion and uncertainty about clinical…
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Did you know that somewhere in the world, a woman is diagnosed every 19 seconds with breast cancer? Frightening isn’t it?! It is associated with obesity (LORD HELP ME!!), high-fat…
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Breast CancerWhat's New
Mouse Study Illuminates Spread of Breast Cancer to Bone
by Crystal Jby Crystal JOriginally posted by NCI Staff on cancer.gov By tracking the spread of breast cancer cells in mice, researchers have identified two proteins that mayregulate the movement of breast cancer cells…
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African American WomenBreast CancerCancer PreventionGenetic StudiesWhat's New
Mom Takes Action Against Cancer
by Crystal Jby Crystal JJackie, age 38, has a paternal family history of breast and ovarian cancer and a BRCA gene mutation. She shares how understanding her risk enabled her to take action…
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Breast CancerCancer PreventionGenetic StudiesWhat's New
New Breast Cancer Testing Recommended
by Crystal Jby Crystal JA mammogram at 40 may no longer be enough to combat breast cancer. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging are now recommending that women as…
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Breast CancerCancer PreventionWhat's New
Soy To Help Prevent Breast Cancer
by Crystal Jby Crystal JWinship Cancer Institute medical oncologist Omer Kucuk, MD, has authored an editorial in the journal Cancer that recommends women consume soy foods to help prevent breast cancer and improve the…
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Sharon Jones, an iconic Grammy-nominated soul and funk singer who rose to fame relatively late in life, died on Friday of pancreatic cancer. She was 60. Jones, known for her…
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Ifill, 61, broke gender and racial barriers and became a role model for journalists across the country. She had been battling endometrial cancer while covering this year’s presidential election. PBS…
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African American WomenBreast CancerCrystal's SoapboxFeaturedGenetic StudiesWhat's New
Breast Cancer Genetics Study In Black Women
by Crystal Jby Crystal JThe largest study ever to investigate how genetic and biological factors contribute to breast cancer risk among black women launched today. This collaborative research project will identify genetic factors that…