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Beyonce’s father raises breast cancer awareness at BRCAStrong gala in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Beyonce’s father raises breast cancer awareness at BRCAStrong gala in Fort LauderdaleIn 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.
Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘Don’t let anyone say you’re too young, because it can happen to anyone’
Read full article: Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘Don’t let anyone say you’re too young, because it can happen to anyone’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?
Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘If you feel something and it doesn’t show on the mammogram, keep pointing it out’
Read full article: Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘If you feel something and it doesn’t show on the mammogram, keep pointing it out’For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved.
MIA Runway 5K raises nearly $50K for breast cancer research
Read full article: MIA Runway 5K raises nearly $50K for breast cancer researchThe 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.
Over 15,000 strong participate in breast cancer awareness walk in Sunrise
Read full article: Over 15,000 strong participate in breast cancer awareness walk in SunriseThe American Cancer Society and over 15,000 participants continued to make strides against breast cancer at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise Saturday morning.
Cancer survivors tell all: ‘I woke up from surgery missing a third of my right breast’
Read full article: Cancer survivors tell all: ‘I woke up from surgery missing a third of my right breast’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?
From a booming ninja warrior gym to a cancer diagnosis, after a hunch something wasn’t right: One woman’s story
Read full article: From a booming ninja warrior gym to a cancer diagnosis, after a hunch something wasn’t right: One woman’s storyIn 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.
‘The power of women’: Janine Stanwood on marking Breast Cancer Awareness with Artfull Angels
Read full article: ‘The power of women’: Janine Stanwood on marking Breast Cancer Awareness with Artfull AngelsFrom 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.
Mother and daughter battling breast cancer surprised with $50K on ‘The View’
Read full article: Mother and daughter battling breast cancer surprised with $50K on ‘The View’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 creates fundraising effort
Read full article: Breast cancer survivor creates fundraising effortBreast 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.
More cancers being treated without chemotherapy
Read full article: More cancers being treated without chemotherapyFor 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.
Celebrate the person in your life who’s battled breast cancer: We want to hear your tributes
Read full article: Celebrate the person in your life who’s battled breast cancer: We want to hear your tributesThese days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.