Health is Wealth with Luv Philosophy

Episode 3 - Breast Cancer Awareness


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Stacia 'Luv Philosophy' Kelly  discusses with her mom, Angela 'Suntoucher' Patterson, the battle with breast cancer. On this episode, Angela walks through her journey of survivorship, what keeps her going, and how family and friends can support love ones going through the same diagnosis and treatment.  

The leading causes of death among African Americans are heart disease, cancer, and accidents as stated by the Center for Disease Control at the following link: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/black-health.htm

The Kaiser Family Foundation provides an infographic that illustrates  and discusses the disparities in women's health on the following link:
https://www.kff.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-women-s-health-coverage-and-access-to-care.pdf

The Article That Could Help Save Black Women's Lives

No matter their background, education or income, black women are chronically failed by the American healthcare system. It's time to remedy that.
By Ericka Stallings
Read more: https://www.oprah.com/health_wellness/the-article-that-could-help-save-black-womens-lives#ixzz74z3ozkmj


Tamika Gunn's Breast Cancer Survivorship Journey Part 1 and 2
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r53WVa4Wyzw&feature=youtu.be

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n-brOqkPUCQ&feature=youtu.be

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Health is Wealth with Luv PhilosophyBy Stacia Kelly