At 31 years old, as a first-time mom-to-be, Aneika faced a life-changing challenge—triple-negative breast cancer. Her story sheds light on the unique struggles faced by women of color dealing with breast cancer, the importance of self-advocacy, and the strength found in community support.
Andrea decided to take advantage of a free genetic testing opportunity for minorities and discovered she had the BRCA2 mutation gene. This information prompted her
Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 44, Ruthy shares her experience including the importance of finding a tribe, a need for more dialogue in relation to fertility options during treatment, and the importance of speaking up and spreading awareness, particularly in West Indian/Caribbean communities.
Holly Louis was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 26, then was later dealt a devastating blow when diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Women of color are constantly being ignored and underrepresented in all industries and business is no different. This September, For The Breast of Us, focused on #BaddiesinBusiness.
Living your life with your outward appearance so entrenched in your personal identity can make for extreme emotional issues when cancer takes your hair from you.
Going into chemotherapy, I knew there was going to be a plethora of side effects I would need to brace myself for. But there was one side effect, one challenge, I hadn’t seen coming. And as something I hadn’t seen coming, I couldn’t thus prepare for it.
Your voice, your story, and your support can make a difference. Join For the Breast of Us in our mission to empower, support, and advocate for women of color across the globe. Together, we can create a future where every woman has the resources and support she needs to overcome breast cancer.
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