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Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women....
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jamesmanalo123
- Oct 20
- 3 min
Breast Cancer in Men
Although it is rare, men can get breast cancer. Learn about symptoms of breast cancer in men and things that may increase your risk. ...
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jamesmanalo123
- Oct 20
- 6 min
Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence, by Race, Ethnicity, and Age Among Women Aged ≥20 Years
Summary What is already known about this topic? Breast cancer accounts for 30% of all cancers diagnosed in women. What is added by this...
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jamesmanalo123
- Oct 20
- 2 min
Assessing Risk in Young Patients
Identifying Young Women With Increased Risk of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Health care providers can play a critical role in...
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Dr. Annette MG
- Oct 14
- 4 min
Black Women And Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness
Black Women And Metastatic Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in women (2). Usually, white women...
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jamesmanalo123
- Sep 9
- 2 min
Health Literacy
Dr. Annette Hi, everybody. I wanted to talk to you today about health literacy as I progress and move on this journey of self-care and...
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jamesmanalo123
- Sep 9
- 4 min
Health Equity
In preparation for my upcoming book, a womanness guide to self-care. I wanted to spend a minute on health equity answering the question,...
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Felice Green
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Own Your Health Story during National Minority Health Awareness Month
Happy National Minority Health Month (April)! It is a time to increase awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial...
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Felice Green
- Feb 9, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Morning Routine
If you were asked the question, what is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? Do you reach for your phone to check text...
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Dr. Annette MG
- Nov 21, 2020
- 2 min
Womanist Ethic of Care
A Womanist Ethic of Care and Women of Color Health Narratives Womanist ethic of care is a term coined by Annette Madlock Gatison (2020)...
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Dr. Annette MG
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
Self-Care, Writing, & Yoga
Dr. Annette MG is a two-time breast cancer survivor who also loves to write and encourage others to write and tell their stories. She...
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Alexis Ferguson
- Nov 1, 2020
- 4 min
A Young Black Woman Just Learning to Take Care of Herself
I didn’t quite realize experience like these, where my perception of my health was so intertwined with my family’s reaction.
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Dr. Annette MG
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
For Colored Girls Who Considered Politics and The Rest of Us
Your vote matters! It always has! Do not be discouraged by the current state of affairs.
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