Almost all breast cancer treatment plans involve some type of surgery to remove the breast tumor. While women with very early stages may be treated with mastectomies alone, most patients […]
21 Risk Factors For Breast Cancer
No matter your genes or lifestyle, no one has a 100% chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer. But no one is completely protected either. With 1 in 5 men […]
Are You Struggling To Pay For Your Cancer Treatment?
If you are a woman living in Queens County and coping with a cancer diagnosis, SHAREing & CAREing may be able to help you with your bills. Through a small […]
BRCA1 & BRCA2 Gene Mutations and Breast Cancer
In 2013, celebrity Angelina Jolie stunned the world with her New York Times op-ed piece revealing the voluntary removal of both of her breasts (a double mastectomy), and outlining why […]
BABC Cancelled—We Need Your GoFundMe Support!
We need your help now more than ever. We are heartened and hopeful that despite the cancellation of Bikers Against Breast Cancer, one of our biggest annual fundraisers, for the second year in a row, NYCHOG and HD of NYC have still marshalled their resources to support us by setting up a public GoFundMe fundraiser that anyone, biker or not, can donate to.
Breast Ultrasounds: Why, How & When They’re Done
With breast cancer recently taking the lead as the #1 most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, lesser known tests like breast ultrasounds are getting more attention. But what is a […]
Mammogram Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
If you are over the age of 40, have a high risk of breast cancer, or have pain or a lump in your breast, getting a mammogram is often the […]
Breast Cancer Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
We’ll answer your frequently asked questions about breast cancer statistics, screenings, prevention, risk factors, mammograms, and early detection.