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CNN Anchor Zoraida Sambolin Reveals She Has Breast Cancer, Plans on Getting Mastectomy

By Sugey Palomares | 05/15/2013 - 11:23 | 0 Comments

CNN’s Early Start co-anchor Zoraida Sambolin has revealed that Angelina Jolie’s recent story encouraged her to come forward about her battle with breast cancer. While on-air yesterday, the 47-year-old journalist said she was diagnosed...

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Adamari López’s Mother Dies of Cancer

By Amaris Castillo | 12/03/2012 - 14:10 | 0 Comments

Adamari López and her family were hit by some devastating news this weekend. The Mira Quién Baila alum’s beloved mother died Sunday morning, after a long battle against cancer, according to ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Breast Cancer Survivor Adamari Lopez's Health Advice for Latinas

By Sugey Palomares | 10/17/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

Actress and Un Nuevo Dia morning show host, Adamari Lopez is inspiring Latinas to take charge of their health. The breast cancer survivor is currently on tour for Yoplait’s save Lids to Save Lives campaign, which over the years has raised more than $34 million for breast cancer research. The Puerto Rican star is currently traveling throughout the U...

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Breast Cancer by the Numbers

By Samantha Leal | 10/11/2012 - 17:09 | 0 Comments

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while the statistics have found lower rates of breast cancer in Latinas than many other groups, we're also more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage (when tumors tend to be more aggressive). Here are the numbers you need to know, now,...

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New Study Finds Four Different Types of Breast Cancer

By Sugey Palomares | 09/24/2012 - 15:23 | 0 Comments

Breast cancer researchers have discovered new information about the disease, which may end up advancing treatment and saving lives. According to the U.S. Department of Health, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Latinas. Although white women...

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The Cutest Breast Cancer Awareness Products

By Samantha Leal | 08/17/2012 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is fast approaching (mark your calendars: It’s the month of October!) and we’ve rounded up the best products to help support some great organizations. Go pink and support the cause!

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 10 Latinas Send Messages to Loved Ones
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10 Latinas Send Messages to Loved Ones with Breast Cancer

By Amaris Castillo | 10/13/2011 - 12:11 | 0 Comments

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Latina readers on our Facebook page to send a message to a loved one who is suffering or has suffered from breast cancer. The outpouring of stories was remarkably touching – we appreciate those who responded.

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What to Watch: Rosario Dawson's "Five"
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What to Watch for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: "Five"

By Amaris Castillo | 10/07/2011 - 13:41 | 0 Comments

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and in honor of it, we wanted to highlight an upcoming film centered on the disease this week. Five, an anthology of five short films in one movie, explores how peoples’ lives are affected by breast cancer. The film stars one of our very own...

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