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Tag: breast cancer

Dr. Felicia Lonice Hamilton, OB-GYN at MedStar Health in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHealth

Why Women Should Start Checking Their Own Breasts

by Natalie C. Hockaday October 27, 2021January 12, 2022

Data related to breast cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, and more fatally among Black women, points to both racial and ethnic disparities within the health system.

Posted inHealth

Symptoms of Breast Cancer and the Importance of Prevention

by Natalie C. Hockaday October 13, 2021January 12, 2022
Posted inHealth

Virtual Walks Encourage Breast Cancer Survivors to Press On and Live

by WI Guest Author October 7, 2020December 21, 2021
Courtesy of NIEHS
Posted inHealth

Study Links Breast Cancer to Chemical Straighteners, Hair Dyes

by WI Guest Author December 11, 2019December 21, 2021
Mathew Knowles (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHealth

Beyonce’s Father Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

by WI Guest Author October 2, 2019December 21, 2021
Courtesy of Mane Attractions
Posted inHealth

Bowie Salon Supports Breast Cancer Survivors

by WI Guest Author September 18, 2019December 21, 2021
Posted inBlack Experience, Health

Breast Cancer Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

by WI Guest Author July 17, 2019December 21, 2021
Jasmine Jones, co-founder of Cherry Blossom Intimates (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)
Posted inHealth

Boutique Offers Support to Breast Cancer Survivors

by Hamil R. Harris February 18, 2019October 31, 2020
Posted inHealth

Discussion to Center on Black Women, Breast Cancer Survival

by WI Guest Author December 5, 2018October 31, 2020
Tallulah Anderson (left) and Madelyne Woods observe as Shonte’ Drakeford reflects on her life as a Stage IV cancer survivor. Anderson is founder of 2Boobs2, a nonprofit breast cancer awareness foundation. Woods served as fashion show MC for the Oct. 18 event. (Photo by John Wardell)
Posted inHealth

Bowie Eatery Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Event

by WI Guest Author October 31, 2018October 31, 2020

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