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A nonprofit founded by a breast cancer survivor is hosting mobile mammograms in East Texas this week, making early detection screenings easier for the community. The East Texas Alliance of Hope has spent years helping people catch cancer early, when treatment works best.
After two decades caring for heart surgery patients, Melissa Hill faced her own health crisis when diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. Now cancer-free, she's back in the operating room with a powerful message about early detection.
What started with 9 breast cancer survivors has exploded into a community of 260 women gathering at Iowa State's annual Pink Out basketball game. The 17-year tradition proves that awareness campaigns can create real, lasting impact.
A hairdresser who lost her hair during breast cancer treatment is now offering free cuts to anyone donating 12+ inches to a children's wig charity. Salons across the West Midlands are turning personal pain into powerful support for young cancer patients.
After surviving breast cancer, Prisca Githuka founded Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation to help others navigate their own cancer journeys. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing her story to prove that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end.
A Brighton breast cancer survivor is breaking the silence around cancer by sharing her story and encouraging open conversations. Her early detection and connection with other survivors shows the power of awareness and community support.
Nancy Neff made history as the first breast cancer survivor to complete the 110-mile DONNA Ultra Marathon. Just days after finishing chemotherapy treatments, she also ran the DONNA Half Marathon in Jacksonville.
A Colorado engineer who lost her mother to breast cancer has created 3D-printed tissue scaffolds that could help survivors heal using their own cells. The breakthrough could replace implants with a natural solution that restores both body and dignity.
Trace Crowley started running at age 6 to honor his breast cancer survivor mother. Now 16, he just finished second place at the Donna 5K in Jacksonville Beach, completing a decade-long journey from beginner to champion.
A group of breast cancer survivors in Covington, Louisiana, is transforming a former doggy daycare into a thrift store that will provide free care baskets and support to cancer patients who can't afford treatment. The Pink Ladies are opening their doors January 30th to help women facing the same fears they once did.
When breast cancer struck at 50, she thought her active life was over. Two decades later, she's competing internationally and doing 50 push-ups in a row.
An 82-year-old breast cancer survivor beat overwhelming odds to secure tickets to BTS's upcoming world tour, declaring "I'm going to stay alive to see my boys." Her viral reaction video is inspiring millions with its message of hope and determination.
Annie Reid joined her local gym at 72 just hoping to run 2km. Three years later, the breast cancer survivor is heading to Sweden to compete in the HYROX World Championships.
Breast cancer survivor Elizabeth Awo-Ejeh joined researchers and doctors in Nigeria for a groundbreaking session where patients helped shape the future of cancer care. The collaboration between Federal Medical Centre Abuja and the University of Manchester put survivor voices at the center of healthcare policy.