Janna Andrews knew at an early age that she wanted to be a doctor. Raised by her mother, Janna’s academic pursuits were encouraged and supported through her mother’s sacrifice. Janna attended Princeton University and majored in molecular biology. She then attended Temple University School of Medicine, after which she specialized in radiation oncology. Since returning […]

Jacque Reid talks to OBGYN Dr. Drai about mammograms for women in light of the recent changes the American Cancer Society announced this week. “The OBGYN we’re saying get your mam at age 40. The American Cancer Society…they are saying to screen at age 45.” Why the differences in ages? “It’s the risk of the false […]

Judge Glenda Hatchett is returning to television this fall!  The Verdict is Judge Hatchett’s second show, following her Emmy-award winning hit Judge Hatchett which aired from 2000-09 . She also talked about lending her celebrity to raise awareness for Breast Cancer awareness including her involvement in The Pink Frog Foundation. “We as African-American women die at a much higher rate of breast cancer because […]

Breast Cancer Awareness, research and early detection are all very important to me. Losing my mother last year due to this disease has undoubtedly changed my…

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The month of October has come and gone. Breast Cancer Awareness month is over. The country will now retire the color pink until Easter, unless you are an AKA or a new born baby girl. We’ve had 31 days dedicated to saving and protecting boobs. What nice thing for a nation to do! It’s a […]

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Well, I am aware that my breasts may be on the small side, but until a scary situation a while back, I never had to request – let alone, beg – anyone to pay attention to my “little friends.” After the humiliation of being turned down, darn-near staging a one-woman […]

Jeff Johnson talks about male breast cancer in today’s 3 Things You Should Know. Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jeff drops some knowledge not only how…