Special to the NNPA from the National Cancer Institute October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Is there cause for celebration? For many reasons, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Since 1990, the rate of death from breast cancer has been dropping. Research— much of it funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)—has improved our [...]

On Saturday October 15, 2011 the Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), will be hosting their Annual Gift for Life Block Walk at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 1531 W Vilet Street. Join breast cancer survivors, your neighbors and friends at this annual event designed to heighten awareness of and respect for the power of [...]

How Breast Cancer Diagnosis differs from Wisconsin to West Africa By Juliet Uzoma-Aguwa When breast cancer strikes, it doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, Black or White, religious or atheist, man or woman, short or tall, skinny or fat, or have a family history of it or a clean slate. One thing is certain: [...]

The NAACP is pleased to partner with St. Mary’s – Columbia, the Milwaukee Health Department Well Women Program and Sandford Brown Medical Assistant Program, to provide breast cancer community education and screening in minority communities. The event will be October 8, 2011 from 8:00am – 12:00pm at the Milwaukee office of the NAACP, located on [...]

Milwaukee Affiliate of Sisters Network, Inc. are hosting the following event. On October, 15, 2011 from 10 am – 3 pm at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1531 W. Vliet Street) admission is FREE. Join breast cancer survivors, your neighbors and friends at this annual event designed to heighten awareness of and respect [...]

While breast cancer affects women in all population groups, data show that African American women bear a disproportionate burden. Awareness, understanding, and regular screening are keys to breast cancer detection and control. Yet, research has shown that culture, social and economic challenges often effect access and delivery of breast care. Multiple efforts are being undertaken [...]

Breast cancer affects women in all population groups. However, data reported in the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services reflective of trends in the stage of breast cancer at the time of diagnosis, mortality, and survival reveal that African American, Hispanic, low-income, and working poor women who reside in Milwaukee’s central city bear a [...]

In 1984, Massachusetts cancer survivor Margery “Margie” Gould Rath wanted to find a way to celebrate fellow cancer survivors by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Working with a committee of fellow cancer survivors and other volunteers, she created a “movealong- a-thon” called Making Strides Against Cancer to bring people of all abilities together [...]

The 7th Annual Sankofa Health and Wellness Forum brought out plenty of volunteers like the ones pictured above. They worked with the Breast Cancer Awareness efforts that were made at the daylong forum. The event is held annually at the Northside YMCA, located at 1350 W. North Avenue. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)