For many women, the fear of breast cancer recurrence never fully goes away. Even after completing treatment, the worry lingers: What if the disease comes
For the Breast of Us is stepping into one of our toughest seasons yet. With nationwide cuts to DEI funding, the programs that hold our community together are at risk. From Baddie Boost and our quarterly meetups to the Baddie Ambassador Program, Baddie2Baddie Podcast, and even BaddieCon — everything we’ve built for Black and Brown women facing breast cancer needs your support to survive. This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our community to help us hold this space up and hold it together. Your donation keeps our programs alive, our stories seen, and our sisterhood protected.
For the Breast of Us is stepping into one of our toughest seasons yet. With nationwide cuts to DEI funding, the programs that hold our community together are at risk. From Baddie Boost and our quarterly meetups to the Baddie Ambassador Program, Baddie2Baddie Podcast, and even BaddieCon — everything we’ve built for Black and Brown women facing breast cancer needs your support to survive. This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our community to help us hold this space up and hold it together. Your donation keeps our programs alive, our stories seen, and our sisterhood protected.
We’re thrilled to share some amazing news: For the Breast of Us has been named Best Team in the 2025 Social Health Awards by the Social
Radiation therapy can be tough on skin. Let’s break down how we can take care of our skin, keep that glow, and stay as comfortable as possible through this journey.
Through my journey, I’ve realized the need for open health discussions within the Haitian community, support networks, and organizations like For the Breast of Us to empower Caribbean-American women.
Here at For the Breast of Us, we know firsthand the challenges that women of color face when it comes to breast cancer. From battling the disease itself to navigating a healthcare system that often overlooks our specific needs, it can feel like we’re fighting an uphill battle. But that’s exactly why we created For the Breast of Us – to be a source of support, information, and most importantly, a community where you know you’re never alone.
Together, we are building a future where Women of Color facing breast cancer feel empowered, supported, and understood. Join us as we continue to advocate, connect, and educate, transforming the landscape of breast cancer support for Women of Color.
Having a community of people who knew exactly what I was saying about my symptoms and did not try to comfort me with toxic positivity was what meant the most to me.
I know you want to give me the advice you’d give anyone else – to slow down, be mindful, plan, save, and focus on healing. I don’t want to hear that. I want you to recognize that I am grieving and moving forward all at once because I have no choice.
