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In Loving Memory. Black Women, Breast Cancer, and Genetic Testing.
In Memory of Our Loved Ones: The importance of genetic testing for breast cancer. Breast cancer is prevalent in the Black community and...
Dr. Annette MG
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Breast Cancer Awareness
Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women....
jamesmanalo123
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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. ...
jamesmanalo123
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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...
jamesmanalo123
Oct 20, 20226 min read
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...
jamesmanalo123
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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...
Dr. Annette MG
Oct 14, 20224 min read
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...
jamesmanalo123
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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,...
jamesmanalo123
Sep 9, 20224 min read
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...
Felice Green
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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...
Felice Green
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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)...
Dr. Annette MG
Nov 21, 20202 min read
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...
Dr. Annette MG
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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.
Alexis Ferguson
Nov 1, 20204 min read
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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Dr. Annette MG
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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