Income and insurance shouldn’t be a factor in a woman’s battle with breast cancer, and that’s why Prime Women Media is proud to share the inspirational story of how The Bridge Breast Network is providing free breast cancer screening and treatment. (0:00) Terry Wilson-Gray: Cancer survivor, mother, Executive Director, Bridge Breast Network (0:48) How a […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Give back to the BBN while doing your shopping on Amazon. For every dollar donated, BBN clients receive nearly 10 times that amount in medical care. Add BBN as your charitable organization by following the steps below: Sign in to amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser. On […]
There are several risk factors for breast cancer other than genetics. According to the CDC, there are some factors that are in our control such as diet, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Below is an article from the CDC detailing the factors we cannot and can control. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/risk_factors.htm https://youtu.be/JAVV-Hmp9o8
In May 2022, The Bridge Breast Network will be having a Survivor Retreat. Please check out The Bridge Breast Network’s Amazon Wishlist as we prepare for this event to see how you can help!
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer per year. Like breast cancer, cervical cancer can be detected early through routine screenings. Vaccinations for HPV can also aid in preventing cervical cancer. To learn more about cervical cancer visit the websites below. https://www.preventcancer.org/event/cervical-health-awareness-month-2022/ https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/
It is important to have primary care provider before you are sick. A primary care physician is necessary for a person with a health as well as for the continue care of varied medical conditions such as hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 92.8% of children have contact with a primary […]
Eating healthy can have many benefits for one’s life. When an individual is diagnosed with cancer, maintaining a healthy diet and body weight is important for going through treatment and recovery. Eating healthy can help to decrease side effects both during and after treatment, increase strength, and reduce the risk of future cancers. In the […]
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 […]