breast cancer
Olivia Munn recently disclosed her breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent double mastectomy, advocating for public awareness of a breast cancer risk calculator available on the National Cancer Institute’s website. Munn’s own experience with the calculator led to the early detection of her aggressive cancer. The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool, initially developed in 1989 and […]
For this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation aimed at helping breast cancer survivors. This new law would provide the proper insurance coverage for women who choose to have reconstructive surgery after undergoing a mastectomy. Governor Hochul stated that it’s time for breast cancer survivors to be treated with dignity […]
According to a study published in the CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, the overall breast cancer death rate decreased by 43% over three decades. The numbers show that is 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths from 1989 to 2020. The data from American Cancer Society also shows black women had lower incidences of breast cancer than […]
Long-time broadcaster Robin Roberts is taking some personal time away from anchoring Good Morning America. According to Pop Culture, the 61-year-old broadcaster and two-time breast cancer survivor revealed months ago that her partner, Amber Laign, was also diagnosed with breast cancer and recently finished radiation treatments. While it’s unclear how long she will be stepping […]
Mary J. Blige is leading a new breast cancer campaign. Mary confessed she ignored testing and mammograms until she was 40.“My aunt died from breast cancer, and my grandmother died from cervical cancer, and one of my aunts just died from lung cancer,” Mary J. Blige said on in a panel discussion organized by bosses at […]
So there is a new report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and The World Cancer Research Fund have found that drinking alcohol, beer and wine included is linked to breast cancer.
Monday, October 24th & Saturday, October 29th Anthony L. Jordan Health at 82 Holland Street is offering a professional bra fitting and you could receive a FREE bra. Routine breast cancer screening saves lives. The mammogram only takes about 20 minutes. You can make an appointment or call 585-487-3304 to find out if you qualify […]
City of Rochester Motorist Advisory Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to impact traffic downtown Sunday, October 16th. The annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will take place at 10 a.m., Sunday, October 16, beginning at the Frontier Field VIP parking lot and will effect traffic Downtown. The following streets will close or have […]
In honor of Mother’s Day, we encourage women to register for a free mammogram. If you have a family history, or have concerns about your risk, you should take advantage of this free screening event. African American women are more likely to get breast cancer at ages younger than 40, present with more advanced stage […]
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