Rick Drewery, a rare male breast cancer survivor, emphasizes the importance of men conducting regular health checks and overcoming the stigma associated with the disease.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Saturday, cancer survivors and community members gathered in Martinsville to observe the occasion, with a goal of educating people on the topic and saving lives.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

The Power of Pink luncheon is coming up and you have until Friday to get your tickets.

It’s estimated that more than 42,000 people will die from breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

Cost and access to care are not the only barriers women face in getting lifesaving mammograms — that’s according to a new study by the CDC.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

In Virginia, there are almost 7,600 new cases of breast cancer each year and more than 1,150 deaths due to this disease.

One breast cancer survivor in the Alleghany Highlands is sharing her story and stressing the importance of early life-changing screenings.

Whether it’s to honor their memory, encourage current fighters, or celebrate those in remission – this is your chance to spread some positivity and awareness.

On Monday, the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation hosted its Power of Pink Luncheon at The Hotel Roanoke.

The event is help to raise awareness for breast cancer and remember those who have succumbed to it.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the T.G. Howard Community Center is honoring Black women who won the battle against breast cancer.

This year’s keynote speaker is New York Times Best Selling Author, Elin Hilderbrand. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and had a double mastectomy.

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

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.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed or perhaps it was a friend or relative -- even if you’re just curious, we’ll help answer some of your questions.

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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?

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

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, “In 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.”Family 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.

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?

ROANOKE, Va. – 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. “I’m a 20-year breast cancer survivor this year. Also speaking is Roanoke Valley survivor Kristie Buchanan who credits Komen for saving her life. Because it’s virtual, you can watch the entire program on facebook Tuesday afternoon after the event happens.

We realize the questions above are quite personal. But we’ll ask, for anyone who might be open to sharing: How did you learn of your breast cancer?

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

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