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Are you ready to dance through life’s challenges and celebrate every victory? The Boston Rhythm Riders invite you to be part of a sisterhood that lifts each other up, shares wisdom, and finds joy in every step. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or someone looking for a vibrant community, there’s a place for you here. Like What You See?:  Hit the ❤️ to let us know! Comment:  Your Voice Matters! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Share with Love!:

https://bwhi.org/2024/09/06/blackwomenvote/ Election Stakes: The 2024 election is critical due to harmful policies and Supreme Court decisions affecting health, autonomy, and democracy Impact on Black Women: Restrictions on reproductive freedoms and healthcare services have disproportionately harmed Black women, worsening health disparities. BWHI's Commitment: The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is addressing these issues through programs, research, policy, and advocac

If you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, here are the general steps typically taken: These steps can vary based on individual circumstances, so it’s important to work closely with your healthcare team to develop a personalized treatment plan. Diagnostic Testing: After an initial screening mammogram or physical exam reveals a suspicious area, further diagnostic tests such as a diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, or MRI are conducted to get a clearer view. Biopsy: A biopsy

Lie on your back and put your right hand behind your head. Use your left hand to press down to examine the right breast. Apply light, medium, and firm pressure to check all layers of your breast tissue. Sit up and press into your right armpit to check for lumps. Squeeze your nipples to check for any discharge. Lie back down, switch arms, and repeat. It's advised to examine your breasts 3-5 days after your menstrual cycle. Breast self-exam: Manual inspection (reclining) With f

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“I am surviving Metastatic Breast Cancer. When I received my diagnosis on March 24, 2021, I was lost. The reason I say surviving Metastatic Breast Cancer instead of battling this disease is because of the things I have learned through Listen To Your Body. I needed a support system to help me understand I was not alone. I was blessed to find a support system through Listen To Your Body. Breast Cancer is life changing but you don’t have to stop living because you have been dia

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Mortality Rate: 40% higher than White women. Incidence Rate: Similar overall to White women, but higher under age 60. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: 1 in 5 Black women diagnosed; more aggressive and harder to treat. Survival Rates: Lowest 5-year survival rate among all racial/ethnic groups. Age and Stage at Diagnosis: More likely to be diagnosed younger and at a more advanced stage  These statistics underscore the importance of targeted interventions and support for Black wom

Most common cancer among U.S. women (excluding skin cancers) Accounts for ~30% of all new female cancers annually. 2024 estimates: 310,720 new invasive cases, 56,500 new non invasive cases Expected deaths in 2024: 42,250 women The 5-year relative survival rate varies by stage at diagnosis Average lifetime risk for U.S. women: 13% (1 in 8 chance) It mainly affects middle-aged and older women; the median diagnosis age: 62 Highest death rate among Black women compared to other

I was diagnosed in 2012, with my first breast cancer and felt alone in my fight. By the time I was diagnosed with my second, in 2018, I had already made the conscious decision to share my story and encourage my community to Listen To Your Body , promoting awareness not only of breast cancer but of any ailment one may face, so that whatever it is, big or small, people are aware that they are not alone, while directing them to resources or information to make for a better outco

Hello, I go by Musu and I've decided to create this forum to share my thoughts and hear the thoughts of others pertaining to the body and listening to it. I'm a breast cancer survivor and have found that many people still keep the fact that they have or have had cancer a secret. There may be lots of survivors around you and you may not even know it! I'm not saying you should stop everyone on the street to let them know or put up a billboard, but because there are so many peop

Do you listen to your body and if so, how do you do it? My youngest daughter was eight when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Two years prior, I had gone to my primary care physician with complaints of sharp pains in my breasts. The next year, the pain began to intensify and the skin on my right areola had been changing in a negative way. I began feeling as though my breast was engorged with milk. I nursed my children and could familiarize with the feeling, but becaus

Sometime after Thanksgiving, years ago, a good friend of mine brought me to P.F. Chang's for dinner. It was my first visit & I Love Asian food! I had chicken lettuce wrap & shrimp lo mein. Later that night, I began to clear my throat a lot & just thought I was coming down with a cold. 3 days later I broke out in hives & had been ignoring the fact that I had been randomly itching since then. My primary care physician ordered an allergy test for me, & as life would have it, I w