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EDUCATION & RESOURCES
Screened and Seen
Campaign Promotes Routine Mammograms Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) recently launched a new campaign encouraging routine mammograms. The...
Addressing Cancer Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community
Learn about the concerning disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community in relation to cancer care and survivorship. Despite significant...
Why We Offer Free Mammograms: The Importance of Early Detection
Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer. It significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and prevents...
Risk Factors You Can & Can't Change For Breast Cancer
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Understanding the risk factors associated with this...
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast. It encompasses various types, depending on...
Drinking Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Cutting down on alcohol can make a difference in your level of breast cancer risk. Compared to those who don't drink, just one drink a...
Fighting Cancer in the Texas Panhandle
Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing breast cancer deaths in the Texas Panhandle by:...
Why Are So Many Young People Getting Cancer?
Cancer diagnoses are growing more common among adults younger than 50. By 2030, one recent study estimated, the number of these...
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
Launched in April 2024 and led by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month aims to: Raise awareness:...
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can include hypertension, high blood sugar and a large waistline. This increases your...
Why Don't More Women Get Breast Cancer Screening?
Socioeconomic status was the number one factor impacting breast cancer screening behavior, according to a recent study at Florida...
Effectiveness of Community Education for Breast Cancer Screening
Panhandle Breast Health expects that by improving public education about the importance of personalized screening, we will see earlier...
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