Tag: breast cancer

8 Facts You Should Know About Mesothelioma

Did you know that breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer? Other common cancers affect the bladder, lungs, prostate, and more. But there are different types of cancer that, while far less common, are aggressive. One of them is called mesothelioma. Several thousand diagnoses are made annually. Mesothelioma forms in the mesothelium, […]

Maria Vittoria Cusumano on Empowering Women Through Komen Italia

Maria Vittoria Cusumano, popularly known as Mary, is one of the leading social media influencers in the world. With more than 300,000 followers on her Instagram profile, she is not only a successful influencer but also a thriving entrepreneur. She is the owner and manager of a digital fashion magazine called MVC Magazine. Apart from spending […]

Planned Parenthood Launches Breast Health Initiative

Did you know that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? This astonishingly high statistic is one of the many things I learned about breast health at Planned Parenthood’s Breast Health Initiative briefing yesterday. Surrounded by some incredibly influential and inspirational women, including Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards and […]

One Day Less: I’m Dying, What’s Your Excuse For Being An Asshole?

Death and taxes are a fact of life. Unfortunately for more than 70,000 women (and men) in the U.S. between the ages of 20-39, they will add cancer to that list too, more specifically breast cancer. It’s a growing epidemic striking more women per year and at younger ages. In fact, every day, three women […]