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A Journey of Hope Kim Landrum’s Fight

“I felt fortunate because I was so comfortable at the Brown Cancer Center,” she said. “I knew it was a safe place for me.” #image_title Up to date on her mammograms, Kim Landrum was concerned when a self-exam revealed a lump on her breast. Right away, Kim visited her doctor for imaging tests, which produced suspicious results. The next day, a biopsy was performed to test three spots – two lumps and one lymph node. All three spots came back malignant. In August 2019, Kim was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (breast [...]

By Jefferson|2024-11-12T12:38:20-05:00October 8, 2024|Breast Cancer, Cancer, Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Pink Woman, Sisterhood|

Twisted Pink | The Anatomy of Resilience: How One Woman’s Battle with Breast Cancer Led to a National Movement

#xs In the summer of 2013, with three young children at home, Caroline Johnson was delivered the kind of unrelenting clarity on life-altering news can deliver: It’s Cancer. Caroline’s son was born with a rare genetic deletion now known as BBSOAS. His condition, a mosaic of epilepsy, developmental delays, and autism, became the crucible in which Caroline learned the art of advocacy. “The medical and healthcare experiences with my son equipped me to advocate for myself after my breast cancer diagnosis,” she says, “I asked important questions to all health professionals, sought [...]

By Jefferson|2024-10-08T09:27:37-04:00October 8, 2024|Breast Cancer, Cancer, Digital Exclusives, Health & Wellness, Pink Woman, Sisterhood|

Unlikely Friendship: Michelle & Jessica

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By April Allman|2021-12-10T16:50:22-05:00May 27, 2021|Sisterhood|

Unlikely Friendship: Rosie & Tamika

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By April Allman|2021-12-10T16:50:40-05:00May 20, 2021|Sisterhood|

Unlikely Friendship: Deon & Marci

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By April Allman|2021-12-10T16:51:10-05:00May 12, 2021|Sisterhood|

Unlikely Friendship: Renee & Kisa

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By April Allman|2021-05-05T11:11:11-04:00May 6, 2021|Sisterhood|

A Journey of Hope Kim Landrum’s Fight

Twisted Pink | The Anatomy of Resilience: How One Woman’s Battle with Breast Cancer Led to a National Movement

Unlikely Friendship: Michelle & Jessica

Unlikely Friendship: Rosie & Tamika

Unlikely Friendship: Deon & Marci

Unlikely Friendship: Renee & Kisa

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