Registration Open for Awakenings Seminar
Registration is now open for the Awakenings Educational Seminar on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Tickets are free. REGISTER NOW Date/Time: April 13, 2024 (9:30am – 1 PM) Location: 1660 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX 75232
New Breast Cancer Gene Test Article Added
A new article called “Breast Cancer Gene Test May Lead to Worse Care for Black Patients” has been added. A common genetic test to determine treatment options for breast cancer could be leading some Black patients to forego chemotherapy that might have helped them, a new study says. Read More. Continue reading→
Breast Cancer Gene Test May Lead to Worse Care for Black Patients
Jan. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A common genetic test to determine treatment options for breast cancer could be leading some Black patients to forego chemotherapy that might have helped them, a new study says. The test appears to underestimate the benefit of chemotherapy in some Black women because it doesn’t take into account race-based... Continue reading→
Survivor Spotlight Series
We posted our first in a series of articles – called the Survivor Spotlight – that will showcase a spotlight on survivors of Breast Cancer and their stories. Our first Survivor Spotlight is Laverne Macon who has been cancer free for 5 years. View her Spotlight article.
Suvivor Spotlight: Laverne Macon
Laverne Macon is Cancer Free for 5 years MCB: What was your journey like emotionally? LaVerne: I am going to make this journey a testimony for someone else. I am not going to feel sorry for myself. MCB: Where did you draw your strength for each “next” step? LaVerne: God… faith… my village - Husband,... Continue reading→
What Are the 5 A’s of Chemotherapy?
The 5 A’s of chemotherapy are a commonly used framework to describe the potential side effects or adverse events associated with chemotherapy treatment. They are as follows: Alopecia: Alopecia refers to hair loss, which is a common side effect of many chemotherapy drugs. Hair loss can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other body hair.... Continue reading→
Benefits of Chemotherapy for Treating Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells or slow down their growth. It is commonly used as a treatment option for breast cancer and offers several benefits in managing the disease. Here are some of the benefits of chemotherapy for treating breast cancer: Targeting cancer cells: Chemotherapy drugs work by... Continue reading→
Gifts for Chemo Patients
June 30, 2023 – Dallas Texas – Fox News – Two North Texas women drawn together by personal and family experience with breast cancer have collaborated to spread a little joy to others taking chemotherapy. They want to help people during their treatments that can cause them to be very sick while fighting the disease.... Continue reading→
Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C.
Ragina was as on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. with Susan G. Komen for the Advocacy Summit where we conducted over 200 meetings with Congressional offices. We are advocating for the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act, Screens for Cancer Act. and the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. She am advocating because she... Continue reading→
Legislation – H.R. 549
H.R. 549, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would waive the five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the 24-month waiting period for Medicare benefits for eligible individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI... Continue reading→