Breast Cancer Awareness

Celebrate the person in your life who’s battled breast cancer: We want to hear your tributes

These days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.

From a booming ninja warrior gym to a cancer diagnosis, after a hunch something wasn’t right: One woman’s story

In January 2019, Karen Madaras and her business partner took a leap of faith -- or a powerful, ninja-warrior-style athletic jump, to be more accurate: They opened a themed gym in the Memorial area of Houston.

Mom uses breast pump during Ironman 70.3

This mother of two really puts the “active” in “active-duty."

Breast cancer survivors start nonprofit to help women get through treatment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a disease that affects 1 in 8 women in the United States.

Why are breast self-exams so important?

As important as mammograms are in detecting breast cancer, self-exams are just as vital for early detection.

Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘Don’t let anyone say you’re too young, because it can happen to anyone’

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?

5 complete myths about breast cancer

When it comes to matters of health, it's easy to get misinformation. Breast cancer has a ton of awareness, but yet, there are still things about it that people get wrong.

Breast cancer survivor urges doctors to offer screenings for younger women

While some doctors suggest getting a mammogram starting at the age of 40, one Central Florida breast cancer foundation disagrees.

5 myths about breast cancer

When it comes to matters of health, it's easy to get misinformation. Breast cancer has a ton of awareness, but yet, there are still things about it that people get wrong.

Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘If you feel something and it doesn’t show on the mammogram, keep pointing it out’

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved.

Nursery rhyme recast as reminder of breast exam importance

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

Nursery rhyme recast as reminder of breast exam importance

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida provides support to women with breast cancer

The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida is helping women with breast cancer through a financial assistance program.

How does age play a role in breast cancer risk?

Many of us are aware that genetics can play a big role in the risk of getting breast cancer, but age is also a factor.

Breast cancer affects men, as well, and with higher mortality rates

Breast cancer awareness is abundant, as it well should be, but what we don't talk about often enough is breast cancer in men.

What is metastatic breast cancer?

What are the stages of breast cancer?

The specifics of each stage of breast cancer.

Cancer survivors tell all: ‘I woke up from surgery missing a third of my right breast’

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?

The story behind the breast cancer pink ribbon

By now, it's safe to assume most people know: You see a pink ribbon and you immediately think of breast cancer awareness.

Orlando wig-store owner donates wigs for Breast Cancer Awareness month

A Downtown Orlando business owner is set to give away wigs throughout October to help spread breast cancer awareness, according to a release.

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosts free health event for women in need of mammograms

Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha is making sure women across Central Florida are staying healthy, which is why they are providing free mammograms this weekend.

‘A godsend’: Rose’s House for breast cancer warriors helps first ‘grateful’ guest through major post-op recovery

Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.

Celebrate the person in your life who’s battled breast cancer: We want to hear your tributes

These days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.

Multiple patients missed breast cancer screenings due to pandemic, AdventHealth surgeon says

Dr. Lisa Minton, a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer care with AdventHealth, explained many patients chose to avoid their annual breast cancer screening within the last year because they were concerned of potential exposure to COVID-19.

Can vitamin D reduce breast cancer risk? Here’s what the experts have to say

It’s commonly known that vitamin D helps maintain strong bones, helps the body absorb calcium and can improve heart health. But a recent study indicates vitamin D — specifically, vitamin D3 — can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

What to know about the BRCA gene when it comes to breast cancer

When actress Angelina Jolie found out she had a mutation in her BRCA1 gene that sharply increased her risk of developing breast cancer, she took the aggressive approach of having a preventive double mastectomy. Later, she also had her ovaries removed.