January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid is a gland in the front of your neck that releases hormones that control one’s metabolism. The thyroid can affect how fast your heart beats, how deep you breathe, whether you gain or lose weight, body temperatures, and cholesterol levels. Some common thyroid problems can include hyperthyroidism, goiters, […]
Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own mental and physical health. Self-care can include getting enough sleep, taking the time to exercise, going to dinner with friends, and partaking in activities that help you feel relaxed and recharged. Self-care can help reduce stress, improve happiness, increase energy, reduce burnout, […]
January is National Blood Donor Month. According to the American Red Cross, only 3% of Americans donate blood a year. Approximately 1.9 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer and may need a blood transfusion as part of their treatment. Cancer patients use nearly ¼ of the blood supply. Giving blood can be […]
January is National Mentoring Month. This month is designated to get individuals connected with dependable people in their communities that they can relate and look up to. This month is used to raise awareness about the power of relationships and opportunities for growth. When going through cancer treatment, having a mentor or someone that has […]
The Bridge Breast Network provides breast cancer survivorship services for individuals in North Texas. Some of these survivorship services include breast prothesis, mastectomy bras, compression garments, and wigs. On the Bridge Breast Network’s Amazon Wish List, there are a few items that are needed to help these survivors. Those items include exercise bands and wig […]
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Diabetes impacts more than 30 million people in the United States. Not only can diabetes be expensive, but it can also take a toll on an individual physically, emotionally, and socially. Diabetes can also increase the risk of some cancers such as breast cancer. Ways to control your diabetes […]
The Bridge is Grateful for YOU! November is National Gratitude Month and a time to celebrate the things that we are thankful for. Over the last year, many of us have experienced hardships. Despite these hardships, there are so many things in life to appreciate. The Bridge Breast Network is thankful for all its supporters, […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bridge Breast Network’s mission is to provide access to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer to low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals in the North Texas area. For October we asked The Bridge Breast’s Network’s staff to describe The Bridge in one word. Terry Wilson-Gray, the Executive Director, […]
The Dallas-Fort Worth area (region 3) has some of the highest incidence of invasive breast cancer in Texas and nationally. The graph depicts the distribution of invasive breast cancer incidence rates in Texas from 2012 to 2016. The Bridge Breast Network was created to help the women in North Texas. See our history and mission. […]
SAVE the date! October 29th, 2021, The Bridge Breast Network will be having our Unmasking Breaks Cancer Event. Please join us for dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased on our website. There will be limited availability so get your tickets soon! Dinner. Dancing. Auction. 7pm to 11pm, Oct 29, 2021 Vouv […]