Surviving the Odds, Inc.

03/07/2022

03/03/2019

Today is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness day. One day that recognizes the most deadliest form of breast cancer. One day that brings awareness to this cancer subtype that when diagosed, a patient may potentially have an average lifespan of 5 years. ONE DAY!! One of the most striking statistics about triple negative breast cancer is that it occurs in about 10-20% of diagnosed breast cancers and is more likely to affect younger people, African Americans, Hispanics, and/or those with a BRCA1 gene mutation, grows rapidly and tends to metastasize. Since our women of color are more susceptible to triple negative then any other ethnic group, it is imperative that we have discussions about our family history, provide resources and services to our under served communities, educate our women on the importance of understanding breast cancer and breast health and continue to increase awareness of early detection. One day out of 365 is not nearly enough to raise awareness of a disease that is killing our women in great numbers. TogetHER our voices are powerful!!

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may learn that the breast cancer cells test negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors and HER2. Testing negative for all three is often called triple-negative. About 10-20% of breast cancers are triple-negative. Learn more about triple-negati...

03/03/2019

I want to thank the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated for including myself amongst the nominees for the 2019 Women of Courage award. I share this award with the team of Surving the Odds, and I thank you all for all the hard work we do together for the betterment of our community.

10/26/2018

As we wrap up breast cancer awareness month let's not forget that this is a disease that impacts us every single day. Whether it's support, education, or most importantly services, we should always ensure that our women and men have access to all of these resources no matter their social economic circumstances. Tonight ,SipLocalKC has partnered with Surviving the Odds to raise funds to support free services for those who are uninsured or underinsured. Please join us at the Ethnic Art Gallery for a wonderful evening of fine wine, beautiful art and networking all in an effort to support the awareness and education of breast cancer and to raise funds to provide free programs and services for those who otherwise would not get a mammogram. From the bottom of my heart, I am truly thankful for each and every one of you for all your support. Your contributions are allowing us to continue the work that we do in our underserved communities.