Posts Tagged ‘mammogram’
Why women should do breast self-exams
Breast cancer is an illness commonly found in African American women and some men. According to the American Cancer Society, women can start getting mammograms at age 40. At 45,…
Read MorePlastic surgeon Dr. Lisa Bootstaylor rebuilds breasts and women’s confidence
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…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about breast cancer
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, rolling out is helping women (and men) understand the complicated aspects of the second most common form of cancer, breast cancer. According to the National Breast…
Read MoreUAW-Ford sponsors free mammogram screenings for 5th consecutive year
While Detroit is known for being the Motor City due to its mass production of vehicles and being home to “The Big Three,” Ford Motor Company continues to show not…
Read More‘Being Mary Jane’ actress opens up about breast cancer diagnosis
“Being Mary Jane” actress Lisa Vidal who publicly opens up for the first time about her battle with breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma) on “The Real.” Advocates for ultrasounds over…
Read MoreArrested Development’s Eshe encourages women to get mammograms, talks artist development
Talented singer-songwriter Eshe has been dominating the music industry since the early ’90s. You may recognize her from the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group Arrested Development. Their conscious lyrical storytelling left…
Read MoreCancer victim loses breast because technician didn’t want to do extra paperwork
It’s bad enough when a woman has to go for a mammogram, fearing that a lump she has found might be cancer. But when she is given the all clear,…
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