It’s true that Hispanic women and Latinas experience a lower rate of breast cancer than their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Unfortunately, Latinas who do develop breast cancer are often besieged by more aggressive forms of the disease, and are nearly twice as likely to succumb from it, according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To help Hispanic women and their … [Read more...] about Hispanic Women More at Risk for Aggressive Forms of Breast Cancer
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Save the Date: Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration “Fashion Fights Back” October 1, 2015
Save the date for our 10th Anniversary celebration, “Fashion Fights Back” a runway event benefitting Latinas Contra Cancer. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us at the beautiful, historic San José Woman's Club located in downtown San Jose on the evening of Thursday, October 1, 2015. It will be a night of fashion, culture, and community honoring and celebrating … [Read more...] about Save the Date: Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration “Fashion Fights Back” October 1, 2015
VivaFest Presents: Silicon Valley Women in the Media
by Linda Castillo Recently, I had the opportunity to be a part of VivaFest Presents: Silicon Valley Women in the Media. The panel consisted of women in media from executives, journalists, publishers and entrepreneurs gathered to share their personal stories and wisdom on career, family and leadership. Eileen Ponce from Telemundo moderated the one-hour panel discussion … [Read more...] about VivaFest Presents: Silicon Valley Women in the Media
Fergie Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month & You Can Too!
by Linda Castillo You will start to see the pink ribbons and special fundraisers during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is a great way to increase awareness of breast cancer and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. And more importantly, October is a time to provide support to those affected … [Read more...] about Fergie Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month & You Can Too!
National Latino Cancer Summit
Latinas Contra Cancer is raising awareness about cancer in the Latino community, increasing access to quality care, working to decrease mortality and improving the quality of the health care experience. One way we do this is by organizing a National Summit of stakeholders working on issues crucial to the progress of research, advocacy and progress of cancer in the … [Read more...] about National Latino Cancer Summit