Breast cancer Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Eating Less Red Meat Can Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer

A new study revealed that consuming too much red meat could increase the risk of developing breast cancer, though swapping red meat for poultry could help reduce that risk.Continue reading

Onion And Garlic Linked With Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer In Women

Researchers from the University of Buffalo have found that women who regularly consume onions and garlic could be reducing their risk of developing breast cancer.Continue reading

Affordable Health Care Act Has High Stakes For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Healthcare advocates and community outreach workers are deeply concerned about dire consequences for persons affected by a breast cancer diagnosis if the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) is dismantled.Continue reading

Remember To Schedule A Mammogram During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

NYC Health + Hospitals today reminded New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis to schedule screening mammograms and other breast cancer screenings as the system observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Continue reading

Two-Time Cancer Survivor Offers You Have Breast Cancer, Now What?

Wife and mom, Christine Shields Corrigan, knows a thing or two about resilience as she winds her way through a breast cancer diagnosis at age forty-nine.Continue reading

Sheryl Lee Ralph And Others Create Short Films For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

On July 25th, 2020, producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood of MegaMind Media in partnership with BET HER launched the first rollout of four female-centric original short films.Continue reading

Breast Cancer Surgery And Its Post-Treatment

Getting diagnosed with breast cancer is a difficult piece of news for anyone to hear. However, on a slightly positive note, there have been tremendous advancements made in terms of breast cancer treatment in the past few years. Continue reading

Study Links Permanent Hair Dye And Straightening To Breast Cancer, Particularly Among Black Women

A new study from the National Institutes of Health finds that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer — and the risk is particularly high for black women.Continue reading

Thank You For Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2017 From Harlem To Hollywood (Video)

In celebration of 25 years of saving lives nationwide, American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks united communities to honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer during the month of October 2017. Continue reading