Tag: Cancer Survivors

Feature Story, October Issue

The Story of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance

Damita Miller-Shanklin I had the opportunity to speak with Reona Berry. She is a Breast Cancer Survivor,Co-Founder, President/CEO of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance.  The AABCA has been “committed to sharing crucial, life-affirming information, and promoting the benefits of early detection and treatment.”  The African American Breast Cancer Alliance is located in Minneapolis, MN but the information shared is a global message for all … Continue reading The Story of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance

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Cancer, October Issue, Viewpoint

October Viewpoint: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor in Chief Our health is important. There are reasons why people  let things go. They can be caring for their elderly parents, a family, working, and no or limited health coverage. Another issue we have as a Black community is not trusting the medical field or procrastination.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have not experienced Breast Cancer, but I know … Continue reading October Viewpoint: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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