breast cancer

Second hand smoke and Breast Cancer in children

The Health Buzz — Thu, 03 Mar 2024 02:05:39 +0000

Did you know that exposure to second hand smoke increases the chances that your child will have breast cancer ? Be careful where and with whom your children spend their day. Please read the attached article

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12607044

Harlem Word: Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph talks about why some women are more likely to get breast cancer than others and how women can get tested in Northern Manhattan

Editor — Tue, 28 Dec 2024 18:03:20 +0000

Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, is a breast cancer surgeon at New York University Langone Medical Center. Dr. Joseph is also the director of breast services for the Health and Hospitals Corporation, South Manhattan Network

Oct is Breast cancer Awareness Month

cassidy_a — Wed, 17 Nov 2024 06:43:31 +0000

This month of October is noted by numerous as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month is in equal parts thinking about whoever has gone before and supporting the movement toward breaking the disease's hold on humanity. Details is a powerful tool, and Cancer of the breast Awareness Month should be about learning from the facts and misconceptions surrounding breast cancer.

JETS game and Breast Cancer

Ash22 — Sun, 03 Oct 2024 17:51:02 +0000

Watching the JETS game and all of the football players are wearing pink sneakers, pink gloves, and pink hand towels in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!! If these macho men can wear pink we can all do it. Support Breast Cancer Awarenes Month and ladies don't forget to get screened!!!!!!!!

September is Gynecologic Cancer & October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but do you know

noellicenter — Fri, 01 Oct 2024 05:24:30 +0000

September was Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month & October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month but do you know what exactly cancer is? do you know the link to diet ?do you know the association with STD's . In September and October, Noelli Center posted information to keep you more aware , Click link

Breast Cancer Awareness Prayer Service

Laura — Tue, 28 Sep 2024 18:02:56 +0000

Start: Oct 15 2024 7:00 pm

Wilhelmina Obatola Grant is a resident of Harlem, mixed-media assemblage artist, and breast cancer survivor. She uses objects she finds to create art and uses it to bring awareness to breast cancer and violence against women.

Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph writes about mammograms for Essence.com

Coll5 — Thu, 24 Jun 2024 15:02:51 +0000

One of GetHealthyHarlem.org's Health Advisory Board members, Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph, wrote a short commentary for Essence.com about new mammography guidelines.

Click here to read the full article or read some highlights below:

Profiles of Hope: How cancer survivor Wilhelmina Obatola Grant brings awareness to breast cancer through art

Editor — Mon, 21 Jun 2024 13:08:17 +0000

In this article she talks about how she got started as an artist and how her art has helped her deal with cancer.

Profiles of Hope: Wilhelmina Obatola Grant's journey with breast cancer

Editor — Tue, 15 Jun 2024 13:14:04 +0000

Wilhelmina Obatola is a resident of Harlem, mixed-media assemblage artist, and breast cancer survivor. She uses objects she finds to create art that brings awareness to breast cancer and violence against women.

She talks to GHH about her personal fight with this disease.

Spanish Language Support Group for Hispanic Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment

Riverside — Wed, 17 Mar 2024 17:21:50 +0000

Spanish Language Support Group

Co-sponsored by WAR, Columbia University Medical Center's Department of Social Work Services and SHARE, the Spanish language support group meets every two weeks and offers support, comfort, and health care information

Triumph and Transformation: Life after Breast Cancer; A Found Objects, Assemblage Art Exhibition Focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness

cesar — Tue, 10 Nov 2024 15:24:01 +0000

Start: Nov 16 2024 10:00 am

End: Jan 14 2024 10:00 am

Start: Nov 16 2024 10:00 am

End: Jan 14 2024 10:00 am

Triumph and Transformation: Life after Breast Cancer; A Found Objects, Assemblage Art Exhibition Focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness

Wilhelmina Obatola Grantart exhibit

On View November 16, 2024 - January 14, 2024

Opening Reception: November 17, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Do a breast self-exam in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Coll5 — Fri, 02 Oct 2024 18:58:08 +0000

During a breast self-exam, a woman checks her own breasts for any abnormal changes, such as lumps, liquid coming out of the nipple, or change in breast size.

Because checking your own breasts is easy and free, and may detect a lump that needs to be checked by a doctor, you should think about doing it once a month.

Follow the steps below to perform a breast exam: