Breast Cancer Awareness

All in the Same Boat: SoFlo survivors to compete on the world stage

Every practice moves them forward — rebuilding strength, restoring mobility, and proving that survival is just the beginning.

9th annual Pink Walk held at Miami Dade College for breast cancer awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is on the horizon, but it’s never too early to get the word out.

Mom to Mom Update: Brand new MammoVan comes to South Florida

We have a Mom to Mom update on the MammoVan story we brought you earlier this summer.

Stay Breast Aware: How to detect breast cancer?

When it comes to cancer -- when cells divide abnormally, grow out of control, and destroy tissues, bones, and organs -- a proactive approach significantly increases the chances of early detection, which can impact some outcomes.

Breast cancer is on the rise in younger women: Jenelle Naar talks about diagnosis at 21

Jenelle Naar was 21 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal breast cancer. She found a lump during a self-exam.

‘The power of women’: Janine Stanwood on marking Breast Cancer Awareness with Artfull Angels

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.

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.

South Florida cyclist group ‘Break the Cycle’ rides for a cause

A handful of Miami-area residents started cycling during the pandemic to get healthy. But as the group grew, members started envisioning a mission.

Breast cancer survivor creates fundraising effort

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.

Lesser known gene mutation affects breast cancer risk

In the ever-expanding world of genetic testing, health experts are finding an abnormal gene mutation that increases the risk of breast, and other cancers, more than previously thought.

Breast cancer awareness: Promise Fund of Florida aims to help women in need

Local efforts underway to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase education about screening, risk factors, new treatments, and the need for innovative research. Already, events are coming up in South Florida.

Breast cancer awareness month’s pink wave is painful but necessary, prosecutor says

Christine Zahralban is relieved that the month of October is over. The pink wave brings painful memories of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries. It has been 11 years, but the experience of being a 39-year-old bald woman with scars, fighting for her life hasn’t left her.