HealHer2 Foundation History
Dr. Lakeisha S. McGee was diagnosed with Stage 2 Grade 7 HER2+ ER+PR+ Breast Cancer on November 7, 2018. As you can imagine her life was never the same.
While still in treatment, she began traveling to speak, sharing her story and spreading breast cancer awareness. She wanted to make others aware of what Cancer and chemo does, but most importantly about getting tested because early detection is the key!
If resources can be provided to assist during the most difficult seasons of healing, it would allow survivors more time to heal stress free. That feeling of vulnerability and the desire to be more secure is what birthed HealHer2 Foundation.
While still in treatment, she began traveling to speak, sharing her story and spreading breast cancer awareness. She wanted to make others aware of what Cancer and chemo does, but most importantly about getting tested because early detection is the key!
If resources can be provided to assist during the most difficult seasons of healing, it would allow survivors more time to heal stress free. That feeling of vulnerability and the desire to be more secure is what birthed HealHer2 Foundation.
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Breat Cancer Facts
Women Diagnosed
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. About 13% of women will be diagnosed and it is the second leading cause of death in women.
Higher Mortality Rate for African American Women
The mortality rate is 40% higher for African American women partially because 1 in 5 will be diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. This cancer tends to grow and spread faster with fewer treatment options.
Higher Chance of Developing Breast Cancer
African American women have a higher chance of developing breast cancer before the age of 40. They are more likely to die than any other race. Breast Cancer is more common in African Americans because of inadequate health insurance.
Men Get Breast Cancer Too
Although it is rare, about 1 out of every 100 breast cancer diagnosis impacts a man.
Women Diagnosed
1 in 8 (12.5%) women in the US will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 2% of men.
Higher Mortality Rate for African American Women
African American women diagnosed with breast cancer have a 42% higher mortality rate thana the comparable rate for Caucasian women due to tate stage diagnosis.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Triple negative breast cancetr is more often diagnosed in African American women.
Mem Can Get Breast Cancer Too
Men can get breast cancer too. About 2% or about 2600 men in 2021 were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the US (1 out of 833 men).
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About us
HealHer 2 Foundation is a 501(c)3 that offers training and seminars including wellness, mental health, financial literacy, and self-love. We dedicate our efforts to creating a different narrative for all breast cancer survivors fueled by hope.
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