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Saige Mosingo lost her breast to cancer at 13, but now she's chasing her childhood dream of becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel. Her viral audition tape is inspiring thousands of women to embrace their scars.
A new ornament designed to celebrate breast cancer survivors in Louisville is raising funds for cancer screening programs across Kentucky. Every purchase supports life-saving early detection efforts through the University of Louisville's Kentucky Cancer Program.
A Pennsylvania mom who nearly dismissed her cancer diagnosis is now planning a major fundraising gala to help others catch the disease early. Kristin Farkosh's Pink Ribbon Gala aims to raise $50,000 for breast cancer awareness and early detection programs.
Sarah Colvin, beloved Bellarmine caterer known as "Nana," will walk the Churchill Downs track May 1 after beating breast cancer. For 26 years she worked behind the scenes at Oaks events, but this year she'll be front and center as a survivor.
A powerful panel of survivors and health experts shared breakthrough strategies helping Black women overcome the 38% higher breast cancer death rate through advocacy and early detection. Their message: knowledge and speaking up can save lives.
When a beloved county volunteer battling breast cancer faced mounting medical bills, her community transformed an annual tractor pull into "Pulling Together for Gail," a full-day fundraiser celebrating her decades of service. The event raised funds through barbecue plates, auctions, mutton bustin', and bull riding. ---
SallyAnn Decker survived breast cancer twice before a simple genetic test revealed ovarian cancer so early that surgery caught it before symptoms appeared. Now she's on a mission to convince her family to get tested too.
After breast cancer surgery, Aarthi Ayyar-Biddle made a bold choice that challenges beauty standards. The Canberra mom chose to keep one natural breast and skip reconstruction, modeling body confidence for her teenage sons.
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A drug already in trials for blood cancer could transform treatment for lobular breast cancer, a difficult-to-detect form affecting 15% of breast cancer patients. Scientists found the drug slowed tumor growth and spread in mice with minimal side effects.
A furry convention in Portland has raised over $28,000 in three years for a nonprofit founded by a breast cancer survivor who helps families facing cancer find joy again. The charity was created after a nine-year-old girl watched her mother battle the disease.
A dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors just launched their biggest fundraiser yet, pledging $150,000 for local cancer research while bringing patients, doctors, and researchers together. They're proving that the fight against cancer doesn't end with survival.
A Minnesota fashion show transforms breast cancer survivors into runway models while raising money for metastatic cancer research. EMERGE combines style, storytelling, and hope to celebrate resilience and fund lifesaving science.
A breakthrough treatment is giving hope to women with triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease. Results show patients lived nearly twice as long compared to standard treatment.
Krista Powers completed her breast cancer recovery with restorative 3-D tattooing that recreated her areola after surgery. The simple procedure helped the Cincinnati survivor reclaim an important part of herself.
After breast cancer treatment, Erich Hunker found healing at an Ohio equine center and is now launching a free support program using horses to help other cancer patients and survivors. The program starts in April and uses the calming power of horses to restore emotional balance.
Cheryl Ladd revealed she secretly battled aggressive breast cancer, with fellow Angel and survivor Jaclyn Smith supporting her through treatment. The reunion celebration became a powerful moment about friendship, early detection, and hope.
After breast cancer surgery, many women stuff handkerchiefs in their bras because they can't afford silicone prostheses. Jayashree Ratan's volunteer network has now crocheted 5,700 comfortable alternatives and given them away for free.
A two-time breast cancer survivor is touring the UK with her documentary that blends humor, animation, and a giant inflatable breast to show how creativity heals. Her film has already won multiple awards and sparks vital conversations about life after cancer.
Five years after beating breast cancer, Shalana Crider says she'd face the journey again because of the meaningful work it led her to. She now helps raise funds through QMG Cancer Crush to support other patients facing the same battles.
Tamara Scott went from marathon training to battling triple-negative breast cancer, and now she's crossing finish lines again. This May, she'll run Philadelphia's Broad Street Run as a powerful symbol of recovery.
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