Breast cancer awareness month’s pink wave is painful but necessary, prosecutor says

Christine Zahralban is relieved that the month of October is over. The pink wave brings painful memories of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries. It has been 11 years, but the experience of being a 39-year-old bald woman with scars, fighting for her life hasn’t left her.

Survival rates improving for metastatic breast cancer patients

Advances in treatment are helping women with metastatic breast cancer live longer, fuller lives.

What is the impact of exercise on breast cancer risk and recovery?

Exercise can lower the risk of cancer, but some wonder whether it is safe to exercise after being diagnosed.

Rare but aggressive form of breast cancer can strike without warning

Inflammatory breast cancer is a very aggressive form of the disease that can develop suddenly which makes it important to know the symptoms of this rare type of breast cancer which can strike anyone at any age.

Broward Health Coral Springs offering free mammograms

When it comes to battling breast cancer, a multitude of studies have shown that routine screening saves lives which is why Broward Health Coral Springs is offering free mammograms to women facing financial constraints with access to healthcare.

Procedure helps women regain sensation after mastectomy

While a mastectomy can save lives from breast cancer, a side effect is the loss of most or all sensation in the breast, but there is a way to help patients feel again through a surgical process to create re-sensation.

Real men will be wearing pink to battle breast cancer

eal Men Wear Pink of Broward is a partnership through the American Cancer Society as part of breast cancer awareness month in October.