What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the breast grow and invade healthy cells. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women in the U.S. While many women with early-stage breast cancer are successfully treated, approximately 1 in 10 are diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), and 20 percent to 30 percent of … [Read more...] about Understanding metastatic breast cancer in black women; risks, disparities, and hope
Breast Cancer
Two myths and one fact: The misconceptions about breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of those illnesses that has many stages to it. Not only does it have many stages, but it also has many misconceptions about it and how it works. If you are living with breast cancer, it’s easy to assume the worst-case scenario because of how frightening this sickness can be. Not only are there different stages of breast cancer, but there are many different … [Read more...] about Two myths and one fact: The misconceptions about breast cancer
Breast Health Month 2022
The late Mildred Leigh- Gold was known as the BREAST HEALTH LADY. She was the first local advocate and motivational speaker to talk openly about breast cancer and its impact in the African American community. Joyce White was another powerful communicator about breast cancer. She and Mildred Leigh-Gold – African American Queens – SHARED THEIR STORIES when many kept the ravages … [Read more...] about Breast Health Month 2022
Young’s Bar, Inc., and MHSI host event to ‘Knock Out Cancer’
On Friday October 7, 2022, Young's Bar Incorporated, 3573 North Teutonia Avenue, held their 53206 Breast Cancer Awareness event in partnership with Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. The proceeds from the event were donated on behalf of Ms. Charlene Gray (center) a breast cancer survivor. The education material and door prizes given to the community were donated by MHSI Corporate … [Read more...] about Young’s Bar, Inc., and MHSI host event to ‘Knock Out Cancer’
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 27: “It felt like a nightmare”
Entrepreneur Diamonique Valentine was 27 when she first shared her breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram in 2019. Her diagnosis was stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive form of breast cancer because of how quickly it grows, according to the American Cancer Society. She decided to go to the doctor after finding a lump on her breast, but admits that … [Read more...] about Diagnosed with breast cancer at 27: “It felt like a nightmare”
The connection between shingles and breast cancer and what you should know
In terms of breast cancer, there’s so much information about it circulating out there. Most of the facts out there are: there is more than one stage of breast cancer, breast cancer can go away, it can run in the family, it mostly affects women but men can get breast cancer and if diagnosed with breast cancer, there are so many ways to go about treatment and removal of the tumor … [Read more...] about The connection between shingles and breast cancer and what you should know
Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support Group: Sister Survivors Supporting Each Other
By: Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN University of Wisconsin Milwaukee As a nurse, Bonnie Anderson's days are packed with taking care of patients, but as a breast cancer survivor, taking care of others—particularly African American women with breast cancer—is not a burden, but a calling. “I am part of the Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support … [Read more...] about Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support Group: Sister Survivors Supporting Each Other
October Awareness Month (Week 2)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness is an opportunity for thrivers and loved ones to celebrate friendship and family. It’s a month for promoting breast cancer awareness and the importance of research, early detection and prevention. It’s also a critical month to galvanize communities around the world bringing the disease front and center to our collective … [Read more...] about October Awareness Month (Week 2)
Family and friends honor cancer patient with month full of gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, the friends and family of Damiyen Smith surprised her with a brand new recliner chair and book of quotes and pictures from friends and family. Saturday was the culmination of a month long celebration of Mrs. Smith, who is currently battling stage 4 breast cancer. As October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mrs. Smith's sister, Brandy Webb, … [Read more...] about Family and friends honor cancer patient with month full of gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Seven things you can do to prevent breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths among African American women. Unfortunately, in recent years you have heard about friends and family who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The breast cancer incidence in Black women is lower than in white women. However, for women younger than 45, … [Read more...] about Seven things you can do to prevent breast cancer