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Rihanna is raising money for breast cancer with a limited edition of her Savage X Fenty collection. The 31-year-old pop star has decided to release a Savage X Thrivers Xtra VIP Box for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the month of October, in the hope of raising money for the Clara Lionel Fund — which she…

Each year during the month of October we turn our focus to bringing awareness to breast cancer in women, but now with the news of Mathew Knowles‘ diagnosis, we are alarmed by the cases of breast cancer in Black men. Breast cancer is a disease that primarily affects women and occurs when cells in the…

Beyoncé’s father has breast cancer. The “Halo” hitmaker’s dad Mathew Knowles has revealed he is battling the disease on the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness month, which runs throughout October, as part of his interview with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America.” Speaking in the sit-down chat, which will air on Wednesday, Oct. 2,…

Dr. Lisa Bootstaylor is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta. Bootstaylor has been practicing for 20 years. While she focuses on all aspects of plastic surgery, she has done a substantial amount of breast surgery and breast reconstruction. Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month has passed, rolling out is continuing to encourage healthy living and knowing your body.…

“Married to Medicine” star Dr. Jackie lends her support to the ‘I Commit’ breast cancer movement currently being sponsored by rolling out. The campaign’s focus is to encourage women to be proactive when it comes to self-screening, and demanding that their doctor gives them a mammogram.

During the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, rolling out kicked off our #ICommit campaign. We are encouraging Black women and men to focus on the importance of committing to a healthy lifestyle and getting regular checkups and mammograms. Aside from helping our readers understand the second most common form of cancer,…

Artist K Kalore and rolling out Munson Steed discuss the importance of the ‘I Commit’ campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Rolling Out CEO Munson Steed and fitness trainer Jessica Laine promote ‘I Commit’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

On Oct.13, 2017, BET/HER held an awareness concert in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hostess Naturi Naughton gracefully carried the show as performances by Keyshia Cole, Sevyn Streeter, Alice Smith and Xscape entertained the audience from beginning to end. Along with the amazing talent, survivors Karen Eubanks Jackson and Ericka Hart were honored for…

There’s an alternative treatment for breast cancer coming out of West Africa. A female student out of African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, Sandra Musujusu, is believed to have developed the breakthrough treatment, the Nigerian Tribune reports. According to the local newspaper, the cure was unveiled on Tuesday, when World Bank director, Dr. Jaime…

Mushiya Tshikuka, star of WEtv’s “Cutting it in the ATL” and owner of the Damn Salon and Runway Curls Extensions, closed out Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with her I Am Strong Mission — Day of Glam, where four breast cancer survivors were treated to a day of beauty at the Damn Salon. The survivors…

Detroit Councilwoman Mary Sheffield was recently honored by Supreme Clientele during their recent charity event in honor of breast cancer victims and in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Rolling out caught up with Sheffield who shared how she has been personally affected by breast cancer. Sheffield also shared what it means to be one…

As many know, October is international Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s also the time when major organizations campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of breast cancer. The overall goal of many of these organizations is to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis ,…

Rolling out sat down with everyone’s favorite OB/GYN, Dr. Jackie Walters, aka Dr. Jackie, star of BRAVO’s hit reality series, “Married to Medicine” to dispel some of the rumors and misconceptions surrounding breast cancer. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Dr. Jackie addressed some of the most frequently asked questions.

Rolling out sat down with everyone’s favorite OB/GYN, Dr. Jackie Walters, aka Dr. Jackie, star of BRAVO’s hit reality series, “Married to Medicine” to dispel some of the rumors and misconceptions surrounding breast cancer. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Dr. Jackie addressed some of the most frequently asked questions.

Rolling out sat down with everyone’s favorite OB/GYN, Dr. Jackie Walters, aka Dr. Jackie, star of BRAVO’s hit reality series, “Married to Medicine” to dispel some of the rumors and misconceptions surrounding breast cancer. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Dr. Jackie addressed some of the most frequently asked questions.

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses chemical substances, especially one or more anti-cancer drugs. Research suggests a chemotherapy alternative for early-stage breast cancer. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine of the 10,253 eligible women enrolled, 1626 women (15.9 percent ) received hormone blocking therapy and no chemo. After five years, less…

(Photo credit: Tito G Photography) Being diagnosed with Breast Cancer or any Cancer makes a person come to terms with a lot of things in life. I know it definitely made me look at things in my life with a much more critical eye. One thing that I asked myself is “Why do I regularly eat things that I know are not good for me?” When I go to the grocery store or a restaurant, what are the triggering thoughts or impulses that influence my purchase? Do I ever buy anything solely because it is providing my mind and body with what it needs to function at its best? Before my diagnosis, my answers to these questions were those of someone…

In honor of breast cancer awareness month Harley-Davidson has made a promise for women affected by breast cancer: “You’re not alone, because we ride with you.” This message is H-D fans, V-twin enthusiasts, their family and friends. “The brave and courageous women who have shared stories of battling breast cancer are the inspiration for the Pink Label…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 211,731 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in 2009, and 40,676 women died from the disease. The CDC identifies breast cancer as the most common cancer found in women regardless of race or ethnicity, however, it is the most common cause…