Breast cancer survivor raising awareness on the danger and mystery behind dense breasts
The American Cancer Society said women with dense breasts also have a higher risk of breast cancer.
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The American Cancer Society said women with dense breasts also have a higher risk of breast cancer.
According to the CDC, 99% of breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. are found in women, while 1% are found in men.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Virtua Health is helping people in the Philadelphia area -- even those who don't have insurance -- get their annual mammogram.
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
In honor of October 1, here's a throwback to Boathouse Row in October of 2022 lit up pink to honor thousands in our region who have survived breast cancer.
Erika Wimms has become a fierce advocate for educating women on the risks of breast cancer and her participation in this year's More Than Pink Walk is helping raise awareness.
An 82-year-old breast cancer survivor and her family will participate in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk this weekend.
CBS Philadelphia's Natasha Brown will emcee this Sunday's Susan G Komen's More Than Pink Walk at Parx Casino in Bensalem.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Couric was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and discovered she's among millions of women at increased risk who might need a more advanced kind of screening.
When found early and treated, the survival rate is 99%.
The study, from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, found that 18% of patients with Stage 3 disease had cancer spread to their brain after five years.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
It's meant to brighten the lives of others going through cancer, one cupcake at a time.
It's called AnaOno and the woman behind the brand found a need for specialized bras after she went through the treatment herself.
Jessica Kartalija reports.
Tomika Bryant is an influencer with a mission.
CBS Philadelphia and CW Philly team up to raise awareness for breast cancer.
For women who are already in treatment for breast cancer, the coronavirus is causing increased anxiety.
Peter Botros says he shares his story to help get rid of the stigma.
This year, about 268,000 American women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer -- 41,000 will die.
Donofree designs beautiful bras for breast cancer patients that are lacy and sexy.
Beau Institute schedules free tattooing for breast cancer survivors year-round, but the Day of Hope on October 26th makes an event of it, with multiple practitioners and lunch and other treats.
A Montgomery County non-profit will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month on Sunday with a week of activities designed to promote breast health among African American women.
The event, which was created by Main Line Today and Alfredo BYO, works much like a restaurant week and in that participating restaurants offer three-course, prix fixe meals.
