South Florida cyclist group ‘Break the Cycle’ rides for a cause

A handful of Miami-area residents started cycling during the pandemic to get healthy. But as the group grew, members started envisioning a mission.

Breast cancer survivor creates fundraising effort

Breast cancer survivor and local bartender Sonja Sax, along with a coworker, is donating all of her tips Thursday at Zucharello’s Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Lesser known gene mutation affects breast cancer risk

In the ever-expanding world of genetic testing, health experts are finding an abnormal gene mutation that increases the risk of breast, and other cancers, more than previously thought.

Breast cancer awareness: Promise Fund of Florida aims to help women in need

October is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase education about screening, risk factors, new treatments, and the need for innovative research. Already, events are coming up in South Florida.

Breast cancer awareness month’s pink wave is painful but necessary, prosecutor says

Christine Zahralban is relieved that the month of October is over. The pink wave brings painful memories of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries. It has been 11 years, but the experience of being a 39-year-old bald woman with scars, fighting for her life hasn’t left her.

Survival rates improving for metastatic breast cancer patients

Advances in treatment are helping women with metastatic breast cancer live longer, fuller lives.

What is the impact of exercise on breast cancer risk and recovery?

Exercise can lower the risk of cancer, but some wonder whether it is safe to exercise after being diagnosed.

Rare but aggressive form of breast cancer can strike without warning

Inflammatory breast cancer is a very aggressive form of the disease that can develop suddenly which makes it important to know the symptoms of this rare type of breast cancer which can strike anyone at any age.

Broward Health Coral Springs offering free mammograms

When it comes to battling breast cancer, a multitude of studies have shown that routine screening saves lives which is why Broward Health Coral Springs is offering free mammograms to women facing financial constraints with access to healthcare.

Procedure helps women regain sensation after mastectomy

While a mastectomy can save lives from breast cancer, a side effect is the loss of most or all sensation in the breast, but there is a way to help patients feel again through a surgical process to create re-sensation.