In the community affected by breast cancer, a previvor is a person who tested positive for the BRCA genetic mutation showing there is an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disease, and takes aggressive action to prevent it. A survivor is someone who was diagnosed with the disease and is still alive.
For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?
For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved.
The fight against breast cancer in Miami-Dade County kicked off Saturday morning as more than 2,500 runners participated in the third annual Miami International Airport Runway 5K Series.
The American Cancer Society and over 15,000 participants continued to make strides against breast cancer at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise Saturday morning.
For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?
In January 2019, Karen Madaras and her business partner took a leap of faith -- or a powerful, ninja-warrior-style athletic jump, to be more accurate: They opened a themed gym in the Memorial area of Houston.
From my very own breast surgeon to authors, non-profit heads, advocates, and artists, there are so many here in South Florida who are helping save lives year-round.
A touching surprise took place Wednesday on “The View” for a South Florida mother-daughter duo battling breast cancer at the same time.
Breast cancer survivor and local bartender Sonja Sax, along with a coworker, is donating all of her tips Thursday at Zucharello’s Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For decades, a diagnosis of cancer has meant treatment with chemotherapy, which can bring with it a host of challenging side effects. But in recent years, more patients are being spared chemo in favor of less toxic options.
These days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.
