Albie Aware Welcomes New Board Members

For breast cancer survivors Cherí Andrew and Amy Carabba-Salazar, serving on the Albie Aware Board is personal. The lessons they learned on their breast cancer journeys will translate into valuable […]
Albie Aware Sponsor Spotlight: Cindy Oswalt and Epicurean Wines

Cindy Oswalt, President of Epicurean Wines in Seattle, was already sensitive to the needs of people with breast cancer. Her mom was diagnosed 13 years ago. She also knows other […]
Albie Aware Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Jacobs

“Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride!” That’s how Anne Jacobs describes her life with breast cancer. “I’ve been battling and living with breast cancer for 17 years,” she says. 2003 / Age 42 […]
Five Things Friday: Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

When it comes to breast cancer, gone doesn’t mean forgotten. Studies show that at least half of all breast cancer survivors fear that the cancer will return. In some survivors, […]
Five Things Friday: Power in the Pages of Five Books on Breast Cancer

Power in the Pages Breast cancer is one of the most studied diseases in history. The internet is brimming with facts, figures, and information, ranging from inspirational personal stories to […]
Five Things Friday: Black Lives Matter. Black Breasts Matter, Too!

Women and men of color are standing up against violence, social and economic disparity, and unequal treatment under the law. But breast cancer is also a real and persistent threat […]
Albie Aware Partner Spotlight: Elizabeth Klein and Wellness Within

When cancer is gone, is it really? Yes, the tumors may have been eradicated, but what about the fear, anxiety, and the emotional toll the disease has left in its […]
Five Things Friday: Offering Support to a Breast Cancer Patient During a Pandemic.

Covid-19? Scary! Covid-19 and breast cancer? Much, much scarier! Someone going through breast cancer treatment during the current pandemic is especially vulnerable. Their immune systems are compromised and exposure to […]
Five Things Friday: Facts about Breast Cancer and Eating

Like many human connections, the relationship between food, drink, and breast cancer is… well… let’s just say it’s “complicated.” In general, foods associated with fighting or recovering from breast cancer […]
Five Things Friday – Comfort and chemo

Singer Melissa Etheridge once said, “Chemotherapy tests your sanity.” For many people – not all – the chemotherapy regimen is an ordeal, and the day of your first treatment can […]