By AFRO Staff and Interns According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in America, excluding skin cancer. It accounts for about 30 percent (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. This year alone, ACS predicted “about 316,950 new cases of invasive breast […]
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Breast cancer and double mastectomies: Survivors tell their stories
Battling breast cancer is challenging, and deciding on a double mastectomy adds complexity. Survivors Shay Sharpe, Dr. Katrina L. Shaw, and Donita M. Stowe share personal journeys of surgery, recovery and courage in making life-altering choices.