The Power of Prevention: Simple Nutrition and Lifestyle Steps to a Healthier You
Healthy living starts with the choices you make every day. Eating nutritious foods, staying active, and avoiding harmful habits can make a real difference over time for your health and well-being. These habits can help lower your risk of many health problems, including breast cancer and other chronic diseases. Start With What’s on Your Plate […]
Beyond the Pink: Awareness, Action, & Access
Breast cancer touches millions of lives around the world. For some, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to celebrate being cancer-free. For others, it brings back hard memories or reminds them of challenges they are going through. No matter the experience, this month is about hope, support, and coming together. There is good news. […]
Make Breast Health a Priority Before Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September is the perfect time to reset and refresh your health priorities. The summer is winding down, routines are returning, and the holiday season is approaching. Before October comes in with a wave of pink ribbons, let’s be proactive. Make breast health a resolution this month! Planning ahead can help you avoid screening delays during […]
Back-to-School, Back-to-You: A Reminder to Care for Yourself
As kids head back to school this August, and schedules get busier, many women and caregivers focus on everyone else’s needs while putting their own health last. Back-to-school season is a great time to focus on your health and well-being too. Preventive care helps catch problems early, sometimes before symptoms even appear. Simple check-ups like […]
Breast Cancer in Young Adults: What Women Under 40 Should Know
Many people think breast cancer only affects older women, but younger women can get it too. While it’s less common for women under age 40, it can still happen. So, it’s important for women of all ages to know their risks and warning signs.1 Risk factors can include:1 Family history of breast cancer. Genetic mutations […]
Thriving Beyond the Diagnosis: Life After Breast Cancer
Cancer Survivorship More and more people are surviving cancer, and experiencing life after treatment. As of January 1, 2025, about 1 out of every 18 Americans (around 18.6 million people) is a cancer survivor. By 2035, that number is expected to grow to more than 22 million,¹ with about 5.3 million breast cancer survivors by […]
What Your Genes Can Tell You About Your Risk for Breast Cancer
Understanding your risk for breast cancer is an important part of protecting your health. At the Texas Southern University Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Center, we work to provide education and resources that help people make informed decisions about their breast health. When people think about breast cancer risk, they often think about lifestyle habits […]
REAL TALK: Faith, Culture, and the Breast Cancer Conversation
Breast cancer is a disease of the body. But a diagnosis affects more than the body. Faith and culture shape how people respond, make choices, and find support. These parts of a person’s life matter in prevention, treatment, and healing. Understanding this helps us get and give better care. How Culture Shapes the Experience Our […]
Is a Mammogram Painful?
For many people, the thought of a mammogram can feel scary. Maybe your mammograms have hurt in the past. Or maybe you’ve heard stories about it hurting. Did you know that everyone’s experience is different? While some people do feel pain or discomfort, other people feel no pain at all.1 Knowing what to expect in […]
Heart and Healing: Breast Cancer and Heart Health
When you think about breast cancer, do you also think about your heart? Many people do not. But research shows that some breast cancer treatments can raise the risk of heart disease. That’s why taking care of your heart before, during, and after treatment is so important.1 Breast cancer and heart disease actually share many […]