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Maimah Karmo shares her story of fertility and hope after cancer.

Whole Health Series:
Guide for Fertility & Preservation

Maimah Karmo shares her story of fertility and hope after cancer.
Survivorship isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new one.

Whole Health Series:
Navigating the Stages of Healing in Survivorship

Survivorship isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new one.

Black Women and Genetic Counseling: How to Become Your Best Advocate

Black women are just as likely to have hereditary breast cancer mutation as white women, yet their participation in genetic counseling and testing is substantially lower. Being your own advocate is crucial with all health-related matters – especially breast cancer. You can do this, in part, by learning more about breast cancer mutations, finding out if you should be tested, and knowing what to do with your test results if you are.

Recognizing the Psychological Impacts of Inequity on Black Healthcare Workers

Over the past year, the world has focused a lot on the impact of racism and health equity.  The Black population faces inequities in broad strokes, and many companies have made significant efforts to address this issue in terms of representation in the workforce.  While the important work of representation and equality in the workforce is happening, it is equally important to address the psychological impact of COVID-19 on Black healthcare providers during this time. In addition to the stress related to work associated with caring for patients during COVID-19, where Black patients were dying at higher rates, they also had to focus on the lack of supplies, facilities, equipment, and in-time treatment in communities of color.   

Celebrating Yoga As an Important Part of the Healing Journey

Yoga is an ancient practice and philosophy rooted in Indian traditions. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word “yuj” which means to yolk, or to bind. Yoga practices such as pranayama (breathing), asana (postures), and dhyana (meditation) are some tools that are used to yoke the outer self to the inner being, the capital ‘S’ Self.

My Breasts Are Gone. My Decision to be Proactive

My bilateral prophylactic mastectomy preparation consisted of interviewing doctors, comparing procedure options (what was medically necessary for me), and finding a date and hospital that could accommodate both doctors. Taking the time to meet with doctors to discuss the next best steps and my care plan going forward was essential and my top priority.

Genetic Testing: My Brave Decisions

I knew that the odds were against me as I was born into three generations of women affected by breast cancer. After experiencing my mother’s battle and witnessing my father deal with prostate cancer, I naturally believed I was next. I was scared. I had questions, and I needed answers.

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