Articles by: Breast Cancer

Beauty · Beauty News · Hair · Hair Color

Permanent Hair Dye And Chemical Straighteners May Be Linked To Breast Cancer

The popular hair treatments are raising health concerns.

Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

What Happens When Breast Cancer Affects Your Sex Life?

During a recent episode of The Solve, Dr. Racine Henry discusses how intimacy and a healthy self-image can be restored after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Health & Wellness

Dr. April Spencer's ABC's Of Breast Cancer Prevention

Renowned Atlanta-based surgeon Dr. April Spencer breaks down how lowering your risk of breast cancer starts with changing your lifestyle. 

Videos

Breast Cancer Is Killing Black Women

Black women do a lot to save everyone else. What will be done to save us?

Health & Wellness

Breast Cancer Survivor Accomplishes Dream Of Opening Plant-Based Restaurant 2 Weeks Before Mastectomy

Taneea Yarborough wasn’t going to let her dreams of opening a plant based restaurant in Baltimore be led astray — not even by cancer.

Celebrity

Mathew Knowles Explains Why He Revealed His Breast Cancer Diagnosis: 'Men Want To Keep It Hidden'

Beyoncé's father revealed his fight with breast cancer and the ways in which other men can look out for themselves.

Beauty · Beauty Products & Tools · Health & Wellness

9 Beauty Buys That Support Breast Cancer Awareness

This is beauty that gives back.

Health & Wellness

The Know Your Girls Campaign Wants Black Women To Advocate For Their Breast Health

See the campaign make a splash at the 25th annual Essence Festival this weekend.

Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

These Best Friends Started A Podcast That's Changing How Black Women Talk About Cancer (And We're Obsessed!)

Michelle James and Danielle Brown host Cocktails and Cancer, a fun and clever approach to getting more Black women to talk about their health and their girlfriends.

Fashion

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Here's How You Can Show Your Support

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women and according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease.

Health & Wellness

Must-Read Advice From Black Doctors On Preventing and Battling Cancer

What does it take to stay cancer-free? And what should you do once diagnosed? ESSENCE got nine smart tips from African-American M.D.'s on saving your life.

Health & Wellness

5 Ways To Outsmart Breast Cancer

5 Ways To Outsmart Breast Cancer

Health & Wellness

This Fierce Breast Cancer Survivor Inspires Others To Love and Embrace Their Post-Surgery Bodies

Erika Hart has redefined her life after breast cancer.

Celebrity · Health & Wellness · News

Robin Roberts Has An Important Message For African-American Women

In her new WebMD series, the 'GMA' anchor is shedding light on breast cancer prevention and survival.

Father's Day

A Father's Breast Cancer Diagnosis Helped Save His Daughter's Life

"It was my genes that were the reason she was sick."

Celebrity

Chance The Rapper Remembers His Aunt Kim And Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

The called his aunt a “warrior” and shared her message about inflammatory breast cancer.

Beauty · Health & Wellness

This Painted Photo Series Featuring A Gorgeous Breast Cancer Survivor Will Blow You Away

This Painted Photo Series Featuring A Gorgeous Breast Cancer Survivor Will Blow You Away

Beauty · Hair

How I Adjusted and Slayed My Beauty Routine While Fighting Breast Cancer

It may sound shallow to some, but keeping up with my beauty regimen and stylish dressing was important to me.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month · Fashion

10 Chic Items That Will Help You Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and you can help the cause by shopping for these super chic items that donate a percentage of their proceeds to breast cancer research. From stand-out jewelry to fab footwear and clothes, there are so many ways to make an impact and give back. Happy shopping!