Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
On June 11, 2025, the world mourned the death of Ananda Lewis at age 52. The beloved MTV VJ, talk show host, carpenter, and fearless advocate had bravely shared her journey with breast cancer— and her regret over treatment choices— shedding light on an issue many avoid discussing. (thedailybeast.com) A Story of Choice, Autonomy, and …
Just this week, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, shared her news of an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis. In one of my journey’s most enlightening conversations, a wise friend who traversed the path of a breast cancer diagnosis before me reiterated, “Knowledge is power.” I’ve observed that awareness and regular screening are our armor—our most potent weapons …
Guest post by Alice Zhao My breast cancer journey began in a way that is familiar to many women—a routine mammogram that turned out to be anything but routine. However, on the journey from my mammogram to my breast cancer diagnosis, I was blindsided by the deafening silence from the very people I expected to …
As of September 10, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all mammogram reports sent to patients must include breast density, which should be described as either “not dense” or “dense.” If your breast tissue is not dense, the report will say, “Breast tissue can be either dense or not dense. Broader …
I believe that mammograms are lifesaving tools in the fight against breast cancer. I have always been proactive about my health and participate in screening that is available to me, including regular mammograms and pap smears. Please note that breast cancer screening guidelines in the US and many provinces in Canada is changing, with the …
