Source: radio one / Radio One  October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” today Valarie Worthy, survivor and President of Board for “Touch” a non-profit organization for Women of Color dealing with breast cancer awareness and clinical trials. Listen in as Valarie talks about the importance of African American women participating in clinical trials, and the […]

It has been a debate for sometime now… When should women start to get routine mammograms? The latest guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force stick with its advice that women should one every two years between ages 50 and 74. But they also make clear that it’s an option for younger women even […]

For years the American Cancer Society has stressed breast self exams and routine mammograms beginning at the age of 40 but now….