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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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bridge Breast Network provides services ranging from early detection, treatment, and survivorship. Check to see if you qualify for assistance. https://www.bridgebreast.org/what-we-do/
Hope: Important Part of Beating Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bridge Breast Network’s mission is to provide access to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer to low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals in the North Texas area. For October we asked The Bridge Breast’s Network’s staff to describe The Bridge in one word. Terry Wilson-Gray, the Executive Director, […]
Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis
September is National Disease Literacy Month which highlights improving an individual’s understandings of a diagnosis, and tools for decision making. Many people, especially younger audiences are not aware of all the diseases out there, especially chronic diseases. Being aware of signs and symptoms to detect cancer early is important. When an individual is diagnosed with […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept 15th-Oct 15th
September 15th through October 15th is what is known as Hispanic Heritage Month. During the month we honor and celebrate the contributions and heritage of the Hispanic Community. This celebration began back in 1968 when it was declared a national week. Later in 1988, it was suggested Hispanic Heritage Week be changed into Hispanic Heritage […]
Better Breakfast: Better Health
September is National Better Breakfast month. Breakfast has been coined as the most important meal of the day. Eating a good breakfast has been linked to lower levels of bad cholesterol, better memory, and concentration. Additionally, a better breakfast contributes to reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. These chronic diseases could impact your […]
Tumors: Real Life Comparisons
Make sure you schedule your screening mammogram today. Below are tumor sizes as compared to real life objects. Mammograms can detect tumors the size of a pea before they are able to be felt during a physical breast exam. Tumors are usually the size of a walnut when an individual can feel them physically. Screenings […]