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Breast Cancer Whirlwind

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This is Antoinette Barber’s story in her own words.             In July 2020, I went for my routine mammogram......

Support Services Help Men Cope...

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Support groups can be an important resource for people diagnosed with breast cancer....

COVID-19, Breast Cancer and Black...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the longstanding health care inequities that affect Black Communities. These inequities directly impact people with......

Beyond the Heart of the...

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For a medication that’s been around in one form or another for over 2,000 years, aspirin still has a surprising......

Supporting Komen is Personal for...

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Ford has been teaming up with with Komen since 1993, previously serving as a long-time national series sponsor of the......

The Call I Wasn’t Expecting

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In late 2020, Emily Zarecki learned she had breast cancer. This is her story in her own words. In October......

Weighing The Evidence: The Importance...

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It’s a health mantra almost every woman could say in her sleep: “Exercise regularly and watch your weight.”  In fact, it’s......

Robyn’s Story: Breast Cancer at...

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In 2016, Robyn Segal was volunteering in Rwanda at a youth village when she learned she likely had breast cancer.......

The Breasties

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Brittany Corbitt and Ashlee Hunt are two unlikely friends. Breasties, as some would call them. Yes… Breasties. These friends are......

Exercise After Breast Cancer Treatment

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As a breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, I’m often asked for advice from people who were newly diagnosed about......

More Than Just a Volunteer:...

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As we kick off National Volunteer Week (April 7-13), we want to take a moment to acknowledge, celebrate and thank......

Moments of Gratitude

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Anna and her husband, Jordan, know all too well that one moment can change everything....