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Pink Divas & Gents Welcomes You A Supportive Community Our Mission & Vision Pink Divas & Gents is a 501c3 NFP, Organization that envisions a world where women and men in under-served communities that are affected directly and indirectly by breast cancer are supported and informed through programs designed to positively educate and increase awareness. Therefore, our mission is to join communities and provide necessary information along with trusted support, inspiring hope, and achieve equity for all. ABOUT PD&G The PD&G Newsstand Breast Cancer Car Show Join us at our 2nd annual car show to fight against breast cancer. Click here for more information The Pink Experience Get bra fitted and know the importance of wearing the right size. Your body deserves comfort! Register now to attend this event. Register here A Special Event with the American Legion T.H.B Post 187 In honor of breast cancer month, join us with the American Legion THB Post 187 for this special event Register here Strength on the RUNWAY Watch the survivors strut their stuff and show their strength on the fashion runway! Click here to purchase tickets! Rose Moreland Scholarship Program Learn more about PDAG scholarship program More Info Scholarship Recipients Meet our Interns! Check out Pink Divas and Gents interns and see what positions they hold for the organization. More Info The Culture: Episode 22 Check out this podcast episode of The Culture where Janel Moreland’s talk about the mission and activities of Pink Divas and Gents. More Info Taking Care of your Health Check out this video of Telese Hampton and Janel Moreland talking about how to take care of your health. More Info The Citizen Newspaper Group Check out this article about ACS and Janel Moreland addressing cancer disparities. More Info Centering the Experience of Black Families Talking to Kids About Cancer | Webinar & Panel Check out this free live webinar and parent panel focused on the unique experiences of Black families parenting with cancer. More Info Goodera Hope Kits A special message for Goodera volunteers More Info Survivors' Corner A place where we honor special survivors for putting up a fight against breast cancer with a result ending in victory Breast Cancer Survivor Lauren Bradley I was 33 when I heard the words, “You have breast cancer.” At an age when I was still building my life, everything shifted in a moment. As a nurse, I understood the medical language. But understanding it and living it are two very different things. I grieved my body and the way I once felt at home in it. I still wrestle with body image. I still wonder how hormone therapy may affect my ability to conceive one day. Before every scan, I hold my breath and pray there is not a new lesion waiting to change everything again. Cancer does not simply end when treatment ends. Survivorship carries its own weight. Fear and gratitude exist side by side. My faith in God has been my anchor through all of it. On nights when anxiety is loud and the future feels fragile, He has been steady. I would not have made it through without Him carrying me when I was too exhausted to carry myself. I am still fearful at times. But I still hope. I keep going. I am deeply thankful that the opportunity to keep going is still there. If you are young and walking this road, you are not alone. Your fears are valid. Your grief is real. Even in the uncertainty, there is still room for hope. Understanding Breast Cancer Looking for answers? Look no further. Not knowing can be quite terrifying, so start your research here by knowing what breast cancer is, early detection, risk factors, and get the help you need along the way. About Breast Cancer Early Detection Treatment Did You Know? Although it’s rare, men can also get breast cancer . 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man. The most common types are invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which is the presence of abnormal cells inside the lining of the ducts in the breast and doesn’t spread to other tissues in the breast. DCIS is considered the earliest form of breast cancer. The most common symptoms of breast cancer in men are: A lump or swelling in the breast. Redness or flaky skin in the breast. Irritation or dimpling of breast skin. Nipple discharge. Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.

Lotus Flowers: Connect With Our Champion Survivors Newly diagnosed with breast cancer (up to one year) connect with our Champion Survivors (2 years or more survivorship) Tennille Smith Read More Sonja Fountain Read More Mackenzie Currans's Story Read More Ann Caple's Story Read More Theresa Oliva Read More Emma McGary Read More Deborah Griffin Davis Read More

Now Hiring: Internship Positions at Pink Divas & Gents NFP Pink Divas & Gents NFP is seeking motivated, community-minded individuals to join our team as Interns for a 6-month term. This is an excellent opportunity for students or emerging professionals who want hands-on experience in nonprofit work, event planning, community outreach, social media & content creation, marketing, breast cancer awareness, administrative support, communications, volunteer or program development. Position Type: 6 Months Compensation: Stipend awarded at the end of the internship term Schedule: Flexible – Remote and in person based on tasks. Location: Near Bellwood, IL. What You’ll Gain: · Real nonprofit experience · Opportunities to support breast cancer awareness initiatives · Skill-building in leadership, communication, and project management · Networking with healthcare partners, survivors, and community leaders · Potential long-term placement with Pink Divas & Gents after successful completion of the internship Ideal Candidates: · Passionate about community service, breast health and people · Reliable, organized, and eager to learn · Able to commit to a 6-month term (lesser term is negotiable) · College Students or recent grads welcome (all majors accepted). Must provide proof. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you! To Apply: Email your resume and a brief statement of interest to pinkdivasandgents@gmail.com with the subject line Internship Application and Position applying for. For more detailed information visit our website at www.pinkdivasandgents.org Marketing Director View Job Communications Coordinator View Job Outreach Coordinator View Job Event Coordinator View Job Volunteer Manager/Coordinator View Job Social Media Manager/Content Creator View Job Grant Administrator/Writer View Job

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Treatment Breast cancer is generally treated with many different options but most treatment plans include more than one type of treatment. Choosing the right treatment for you may be difficult. Your doctor will explain the risks and benefits of each treatment and their side effects. Treatment Options Surgery : An operation where doctors cut out the cancer and is the most common treatment. Surgical options include a lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, radical mastectomy, and reconstruction. Chemotherapy : Uses a combination of medicine that shrinks or kills the cancer cells. These medicines can be given orally by pills or through the veins to travel in the bloodstream. Radiation Therapy : An operation that uses high energy rays to kill the cancer cells. It only affects the part of the body that is being treated and can also be used to destroy other cells that remained after surgery. Hormonal Therapy : Blocks the cancer cells from getting the estrogen and progesterone it needs to grow. Biological Therapy : Works with your body’s immune system to help fight cancer cells or to control the side effects from other cancer treatments. Targeted Therapy : This treatment attacks specific cancer cells without harming the normal cells. This method is commonly used in combination with chemotherapy. Targeted drugs tend to have less severe side effects than standard chemotherapy drugs. Follow-Up Care Checkups help ensure that any changes in your health are noted and treated so you’ll need regular checkups after breast cancer treatment. If you had surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, your care team will want to see you every few months and then as time goes on, your appointments will be more spaced out. Checkups also help detect health problems that may result from treatment such as lingering side effects or if you’re experiencing any new side effects. Checkups include an examination of the neck, armpit, and chest area. You should also continue to have regular mammograms , since it’s possible for a new breast cancer to develop. During your follow-up appointments, it’s best to ask your doctor about the probability of developing a recurrence within the breast tissue or a distant recurrence in another organ based on the treatments you had.

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Workshop Series Her Health, Her Harmony Sorry, but this form is now closed. Please register for our next workshop "Donut Ignore Your Density" First name* Last name* Age* Address* Address - line 2 City* State* Zip code* Email* Are you a breast cancer survivor?* Yes No Have you ever had a mammogram?* Yes No Time Time : Hours Minutes AM Submit