October 27, 2021 by Alcyene Almeida Rodrigues
At 43, She’s a Breast Cancer...
“I am strong, I am determined, I am happy.” This is how...
Lumpectomy or Mastectomy? Cancer Survivor Makes a...
A Jazzercise instructor for 30 years, Brenda Cavallo is best described as upbeat and energetic. But as cancer began claiming close family members ― her...
October 25, 2021 / 4 min read
A Lifesaving Shower for Cancer Survivor
Rather than using her usual soap and a loofah in the shower, Charlenne Miranda picked up some shower gel. It was a move that she...
October 14, 2021 / 3 min read
Under 40? Know Your Risk for Breast...
If you’re a woman under the age of 40, chances are you are in the prime of your career. You may also be busy pursuing...
October 11, 2021 / 4 min read
Advice from a Breast Cancer Survivor: Don’t...
Marlen Acosta-Garcia was diligent about having her first mammogram at age 40, as recommended. But then her health took a back seat as her law...
October 7, 2021 / 3 min read
A Reminder: Timely Mammograms are Critical
Candy Hernandez knew she was a little behind on getting her mammogram. Like many women, she allowed family obligations to come first, and then the...
October 6, 2021 / 2 min read
Breast Cancer and the Pandemic: Continuing Your...
Although the latest COVID-19 surge seems to have abated, the coronavirus is still very much present in South Florida. As of October 1, 2021, the...
October 4, 2021 / 3 min read
Surviving — and Thriving — After a...
The Survivorship Program at Miami Cancer Institute addresses the challenges faced by cancer survivors, such as Debbie Berngard and Deborah Hasson, so that they are...
September 21, 2021 / 3 min read
Breast Cancer: Know Your Family History
For some patients, the risk of developing breast cancer is in their genes. About 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary —...
September 14, 2021 / 2 min read
Chemoprevention: Lowering the Chance of Breast Cancer
In the fight against breast cancer, prevention has become as important as finding a cure or prolonging survival ― perhaps more so. Baptist Health’s Miami...
July 13, 2021 / 3 min read
