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“How A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Forced Me To Redefine Intimacy – And Ultimately Made My Marriage Stronger”
“For the first time, we’ve talked openly and honestly about our sexual preferences, and these conversations have strengthened our bond.”
What To Know About Breast Cancer As A Young Woman
New data shows that breast cancer among young women is on the rise. Here’s what to know to protect yourself.
11 Symptoms Of Breast Cancer In Women That Aren’t Lumps
Nipples looking weird all of a sudden?
Run For The Girls: Conquer Miles & Support Breast Cancer Awareness #FLYGRLFLY
For the month of October HOKA, This Is Me and Women’s Health are encouraging all women to run for breast cancer awareness.
“I Conquered Ovarian Cancer And Breast Cancer At The Same Time.”
This is how Robyn Frick combatted “The Big C” and came out a champion.
8 Breast Cancer Myths You NEED To Stop Believing
Ah, October… The time of year when almost every tree is swathed in pink and the term “breast cancer” is in your timeline more often than a Kardashian.
“What I Thought Was Just An Itch Led To A Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 28”
Cape Town high school teacher Jana Hurter takes us through her journey of how she survived breast cancer at only 28 years old.
What The Stages of Breast Cancer Mean, Including Each One’s Estimated Survival Rate
What exactly is the difference between stage 3 and stage 4 breast cancer? Here, each stage explained, plus what each one’s survival rate is estimated to be.
All Women Can Use This Breast Cancer Survivor’s Lessons On How To Love Your Body
When you’re battling breast cancer, it can be difficult to embrace your body. But it’s not impossible – just ask Annemarie van Wyk.
Every Woman Should Know About How Breast Cancer Affects Fertility
Only 7% of women under the age of 35 are diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s rare. It is also often more aggressive than cancer in older women and more advanced. This means that young women not only receive a diagnosis that is about to change their life, but they have to make serious decisions about their fertility far sooner than many of them expected.
“I’m The Woman Whose Terminal Breast Cancer Went Into Remission After Immunotherapy”
I’d stopped all cancer treatments in preparation to begin a clinical trial, but I was bracing myself for the likely outcome that it wasn’t going to work
Finally, Affordable Prostheses For Breast Cancer Survivors
For women with breast cancer, having a mastectomy can be a traumatising experience. One South African woman has created affordable breast prostheses…
This Is How You Can Show Love To Breast Cancer Warriors
While breast cancer robs many women of their dignity, these incredible organizations empower those strong warriors and help them live a life with purpose.
This Woman’s Viral Photo Reveals A Breast Cancer Symptom That’s Easy To Overlook
When Sherrie Warner was putting on a bathing suit during the first week of June, she noticed some dimpling at the side of her breast.
4 Breast Cancer Risk Factors You Might Not Know
What actually causes breast cancer? Be aware – because it’s not just about the risk factors, but how they combine that can lead to the disease…
Do You Really Know Your Breast Cancer Risk?
According to the World Cancer Research Fund, SA is 50th on the list of countries with the highest cancer prevalence. So, what’s your breast cancer risk?
5 First Steps To Take After An Early-Breast-Cancer Diagnosis
You’re in shock. Here’s what to do next.
Empowering Women’s Health: ILoveBoobies’ Fight Against Breast Cancer
The power to make a difference lies in the hands of individuals like you.
My Experience With Breast Cancer, At Age 27
Model Amber Denae Wright tells about her experience with breast cancer as a young woman, having been diagnosed at the age of 27.
Should You Be Really Worried That Hormonal Birth Control Will Give You Breast Cancer?
If you want to avoid unintended pregnancy, taking birth control is usually a no-brainer. But what if that same birth control upped your risk of breast cancer? According to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine, women who take hormonal birth control pills or use hormonal IUDs for years experience a small yet significant increase in their risk of breast cancer compared to those who don’t.