We are so, sooo happy about the update we’ve heard from Devon Still regarding his four-year-old daughter Leah‘s on-going battle with (a rare) pediatric cancer (also called “neuroblastoma”). Via his personal Instagram account, Still shared that Leah’s latest prognosis revealed her to be almost cancer-free! On the post he wrote: “We got Leah’s MIBG Scans back tonight and the […]
For most breast cancer patients, chemotherapy is an option to help fight the terrible disease and unfortunately one of the biggest and most devastating side effects is hair loss. Chemo does its work against cancer cells but it also destroys hair cells. Within a few weeks of starting chemo, you may lose some or all […]
Whether you are told you have cancer alone or with someone, getting over the initial shock is hard enough – but you then have to tell others of your diagnosis. This, much like the entire cancer process, must be done your way – there is no right or wrong thing to say or way to […]
Danielle Spencer, former child star of 70s classic “What’s Happening” recently revealed a shocking diagnosis to Black America Web: she’s got breast cancer and was diagnosed one short month ago. Spencer is most widely known for her role as the bratty and very opinionated little sister “Dee” on “What’s Happening.” Now 49-years-old, Spencer left showbiz […]
One year ago, the breast cancer community changed for the better with the help of two breast cancer survivors, Efrat Roman and Tovi Riegler who made their vision of creating a space for breast cancer survivors and those who are still enduring it that is a go-to resource to not only find safe products at every breast […]
You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very real. Both men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most after being diagnosed with cancer. […]
Wilhelmina model and former “American Idol” songstress, Joanne Borgella announced that she was diagnosed with cancer in October 2013. Since then, the beautiful talent has been sharing her journey with her fans and followers on Facebook. From stunning photos of herself waiting for tests or videos of her updating us on her status with inspirational and […]
Widely considered one of the best ways to reduce breast cancer risk, annual mammograms have been called into question by one of the most extensive studies ever done on the screening test. On Tuesday, the British Medical Journal published a 25 year-long Canadian study that found that yearly mammography screenings (x-ray exams) do not reduce […]
Miles Scott melted the hearts of people around the world today! Thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and hundreds of volunteers, the 5-year-old’s dream of being his favorite superhero come true. The young leukemia patient morphed into Batkid for the day and turned San Francisco into a make-believe Gotham City. MUST READ: Malia Obama Named One Of […]
