The Bridge Breast Network
BBN Gala - October 7
Join us for a night of food, fun and awareness as we raise our glasses and our paddles to support breast cancer early detection and treatment services in North Texas.
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Free Breast Cancer Treatment
Income and insurance shouldn’t be a factor in a woman’s battle with breast cancer, and that’s why Prime Women Media is proud to share the inspirational story of how The Bridge Breast Network is providing free breast cancer screening and treatment. (0:00) Terry Wilson-Gray: Cancer survivor, mother, Executive Director, Bridge Breast Network (0:48) How a […]
Build a Bridge to Fight Breast Cancer
Terry Wilson Grary was interviewed by NBC DFW (Texas Today) to talk about the Bridge Breast Network for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Watch the Video At The Bridge Breast Network they are providing access to diagnostic and other treatments for breast cancer to uninsured and underinsured women.
Use Amazon Smile to Give Back to the BBN
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Give back to the BBN while doing your shopping on Amazon. For every dollar donated, BBN clients receive nearly 10 times that amount in medical care. Add BBN as your charitable organization by following the steps below: Sign in to amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser. On […]
A Common Myth About Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer
One common myth or rumor is that antiperspirants and deodorants can cause breast cancer, but there is no evidence of a link between the two. Both the American Cancer Society and National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. provide excellent information on why this is a common myth. Please visit the links below to research the topic […]
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Other Than Genetics
There are several risk factors for breast cancer other than genetics. According to the CDC, there are some factors that are in our control such as diet, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Below is an article from the CDC detailing the factors we cannot and can control. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/risk_factors.htm https://youtu.be/JAVV-Hmp9o8
Did You Know that there are Different Kinds of Mammograms?
There are different types of mammograms that women get to check for breast cancer. A screening mammogram is a preventative action that can be used to check for breast cancer in women that have no signs or symptoms. A diagnostic mammogram is a mammogram that can check for breast cancer after a lump or other […]