Two fighters, one battle: Mother-daughter duo raise awareness about breast cancer
Louise Dudley is a 15-year survivor of breast cancer. As the general manager of River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg, Dudley organizes the I Pink I Can event during October, which is Brest Cancer Awareness Month. But this third-annual event means much more.
Cancer survivors tell all: โI woke up from surgery missing a third of my right breastโ
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?
Male breast cancer is relatively rare but experts want you to stay informed
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Male breast cancer is relatively rare, representing about one in every one hundred breast cancer diagnoses according to the Center for Disease Control. Men are not regularly screened for breast cancer meaning the cases are usually more advanced when they are caught. Dr. Lori Gentile treats patients at Novant Health in Charlotte, North Carolina and encourages men to watch for changes to their breast tissue, โIn men, breast cancer usually presents of a small lump usually in or around the nipple, it can present with a retraction or inward pulling of the nipple or even skin changes around the nipple.โFamily histories of breast cancer, certain genetic mutations, and age can all increase the risk of male breast cancer but about 80% develop spontaneously. Click here for more information.
Breast cancer survivors tell all: โDonโt let anyone say youโre too young, because it can happen to anyoneโ
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?
Local breast cancer survivors share stories at virtual Pink Promise luncheon
ROANOKE, Va. โ This is breast cancer awareness month and Susan G. Komen Virginia Blue Ridge is holding its annual Pink Promise Luncheon. Usually hundreds of people gather in person for a luncheon and powerful program about breast cancer survivors and fighters. โIโm a 20-year breast cancer survivor this year. Also speaking is Roanoke Valley survivor Kristie Buchanan who credits Komen for saving her life. Because itโs virtual, you can watch the entire program on facebook Tuesday afternoon after the event happens.