Communities of Color are targeted in a variety of ways when it comes to the 84 billion dollar Beauty/Cosmetic industry. There is the potential of being exposed to 168 toxic chemicals with links to a variety of disease states. Hair Relaxers (both lye and no lye), contain formaldehyde releasing preservatives, endocrine distributors and or other carcinogens. Even those that claim to be "natural" and "organic". Hair extensions and processed hair pieces are often dyed and/or che

“As breast cancer survival rates increase, the focus of breast cancer management must shift to include the restoration of a patient’s quality of life after cancer”. Breast reconstruction plays a crucial role in the restoration of normalcy for women. We invite you to join us on August 20, 2022, as we share our experiences with breast reconstruction (from the patient’s perspective). Knowing which breast reconstruction options are available to you and why is an essential part of

Breast cancer treatments can increase your risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a scientific statement in 2020. Understanding the links between the two is vital. While pink (breast cancer) and red (heart health) are distinguished every year through campaigns educating women about these diseases, most know very little about how the two intersect. According, to the CDC heart disease, is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. The AHA categ

If you have a family history of osteoporosis as well as any of the treatments for breast cancer or ovarian shut down as cited in the graphic (above). We recommend you speak with your doctor about getting a DEXA scan. This scan is also known as a bone density test. This will help measure bone loss from a baseline and over time. If you are found to be on the decline (incurring bone loss) there are medications known as bisphosphonates to help prevent and treat osteoporosis: Fosa

We are so excited to bring you this. We invite you to join us @ 11 am on July 1, 2022, as we discuss ethics, diversity, and the benefits of our inclusion in clinical trials and research. Bodour Salhia, of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, will present on Research Ethics; (Then And Now), and is the lead investigator of the Bench With Bedside Initiative™. She will also speak about the ethics, transparency, and safety of this initiative. Our other guest (not featured here)

Here is your opportunity to get involved in changing the world as we know it. While this is a diverse study and includes and invites every ethnicity. We all know that Communities of Color are under-represented (approximately 3% - 4%) in clinical trials and research studies. Notwithstanding, this has availed the opportunity for Communities of Color to be represented. We vow to empower you with KNOWLEDGE, HOPE, AND TRANSPARENCY. As such, we will host a virtual meeting on a publ

We invite you to join us and experience the culture, fun, and festivities (music, art, education, history, food, and so much more) that this celebration brings. This celebration also brings another opportunity for us to do what we love. Engage with our community and bring breast health awareness. Stop by our booth and gather info, play trivia (win prizes) or simply connect. We'll see you there! This event is live and in person. It is being hosted by Love Beyond Limits and DFL