By Karen Stokes Lisa Taylor Goodwin is a breast cancer survivor. Even though she had experience with the disease through supporting her mother as she fought her cancer battle, that didn’t … [Read more...]
Early breast cancer screening for Wisconsin women
Many women still don’t get screened; October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month While the number of breast cancer deaths in Wisconsin continues to show a small decline, state health officials … [Read more...]
The Sista Strut Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held
The Sista Strut Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held on Sat., Oct. 6 at Estabrook Park. It was hosted by Clear Channel Media+Entertainment radio station WKKV V100.7 and Sisters Network Inc. of … [Read more...]
Sisters Network Milwaukee Breast Health Summit to be held June 16
The Milwaukee Affiliate of Sisters Network® Inc., a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization, will hold its 4th Annual Sisters Side By Side Breast Cancer Awareness and … [Read more...]
Useful Information for Black women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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.” … [Read more...]
Nurses, community health workers and advocates work together to promote Breast Cancer Screening and survivor support
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 … [Read more...]