LGBTQ+ Barriers to Care
Cancer diagnoses are always frightening, but the fears that can stem as a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group, such as that which can be seen in the LGBTQ+ community can heighten anxiety exponentially. Members of the LGBTQ+ community face distinct barriers to preventative care, diagnoses, and treatment that has resulted in terrible disparities between survival rates.
Celebrities with Breast Cancer
Women have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed, and your favorite actresses and singers arent exempt from that risk. Celebrities fight every day battles just like the rest of us, including cancer. While their income definitely impacts their access to treatment and the types of care they receive, the emotional challenges and fears are likely very similar to what each of us experiences. Let’s take a look at what some celebrities have shared about their experience with breast cancer.
Signs & Symptoms of Male Breast Cancer
Did you know that approximately 1% of all Breast Cancer diagnoses in the US occur in men? The rarity of breast cancer in males means that men are much less likely to be screened in order to catch the cancer early on. That’s why, for Men’s Health Week, we are going to help share information on the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of male breast cancer in order to spread awareness and keep men safe from this disease.
Everything Your Skin Needs After Treatment
While experiencing breast cancer treatment, your skin will change - and it might feel like the end of the world - when you don’t see it coming! So consider these precautions while you, or someone close to you, is undergoing treatment for breast cancer to keep skin fresh and glowing.