October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re new to the West Virginia or Southwest Pennsylvania communities, now would be a great time to find a local doctor and have your regular mammogram.
In addition, you’ll find lots of opportunities to show your support. To learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness and locate resources or do donate to this worthy cause, check out the Susan B. Komen Foundation or follow this podcast.
- Survivorship as a Black Womanby clara@getaword.in on March 27, 2023 at 11:00 am
As part of our Stand for H.E.R. series, we talk about how the breast cancer experience impacts the Black community. In this episode, we are taking a […]
- Real Talk: Early Menopause Due To Breast Cancerby clara@getaword.in on March 20, 2023 at 11:00 am
Today I’m joined by two survivors who experienced menopause at an early age due to breast cancer and treatment. At the time of their diagnoses, Deb […]
- The Importance of Screening for Early Detectionby clara@getaword.in on March 13, 2023 at 11:00 am
Breast cancer screening and early detection play an important role in your health. Screening tests can help detect breast cancer at an early stage […]
- Taking Charge of My Breast Cancer Riskby clara@getaword.in on March 6, 2023 at 10:00 am
Learning about your breast cancer risk can empower you to make important breast care decisions to take charge of your health. If you are at higher […]
- How Komen’s Racism & Bias Training Breaks Down Barriersby clara@getaword.in on February 27, 2023 at 11:00 am
Komen’s free, virtual 10-week patient navigation training program provides specific training for patient navigators to ensure they can help Black […]
- Making History: Increasing Representation in Cancer Researchby clara@getaword.in on February 20, 2023 at 11:00 am
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is our honor to be joined today by a woman truly making history and one that I know we will be seeing much […]
- Real Talk: LOVE & Breast Cancer by clara@getaword.in on February 13, 2023 at 11:00 am
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! But we’re kicking things off a day early with a conversation about LOVE and breast cancer. February 14th it isn’t […]
- I’ve Seen the Advancements in Genetic Testing Firsthandby clara@getaword.in on February 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Genetic testing gives people the chance to learn if they’re at a higher risk of breast cancer, if their family history of breast cancer, or if […]
- Breast Cancer – A Family Affairby clara@getaword.in on January 30, 2023 at 11:00 am
If you have a history of breast cancer in your family, learning about your risk can empower you to make important breast care decisions to take […]
- How Public Policy is Bridging Gaps for Black Breast Healthby clara@getaword.in on January 23, 2023 at 11:00 am
Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy identifies the public policy issue areas where Komen’s voice can provide the greatest potential for […]
