Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in US women, and the most common cancer among Wisconsin women. In Wisconsin, the American Cancer Society estimates 4,730 women will be diagnosed … [Read more...]
Komen & UWM to Host Large-Scale Outdoor Yoga Session
Susan G. Komen® Southeast Wisconsin has partnered with the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee to host “Pink Yoga on The Green,” a free yoga event that will take place on Wednesday, May 11, … [Read more...]
Sisters 4 Cure celebrates and educates at second annual gathering
By Karen Stokes Sisters 4 Cure presented their second annual wellness event, Breast and Cervical Prevention & Survivorship, on Thursday at the Briggs and Stratton Corporate Auditorium, … [Read more...]
Local Health Center & Cancer Society Promote Prevention at Crucial Catch Day
By Dylan Deprey The pink and white sign said, “DIÁ DE “A CRUCIAL CATCH”. It directed people to the flight of stairs leading to the second floor of the Aurora Walker’s Point Community Health … [Read more...]
Single Mom Who Beat Breast Cancer Becomes Advocate for Milwaukee Women’s Health
By Ariele Vaccaro Even after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Milwaukee resident and single mom of four adult children Khasema Johnson never felt bad for herself. “I never had a why … [Read more...]
Strides Against Breast Cancer
In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear … [Read more...]
Cancer is leading cause of death in Wisconsin
Major declines in breast, colorectal, prostate cancer mortality rates Cancer is now the leading cause of death in Wisconsin, according to the recently released Wisconsin Facts and Figures … [Read more...]
Sista Strut Run/Walk was held this past weekend
Sista Strut Run/Walk was held this past weekend at Estabrook Park in Milwaukee. The event is a breast cancer awareness walk, where Sista’s strut for those that are in battle, those who have fought, … [Read more...]
Annual Gift for Life Block Walk®
Sisters Network® Inc., Milwaukee Affiliate of a National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization, announces the 5th Annual Gift for Life Block Walk. This program serves two main … [Read more...]
Strides Against Breast Cancer
In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear … [Read more...]