This Metro Detroit burger chain is teaming up with a former Detroit Lion to tackle breast cancer. What you have to do.

She aims to educate women about hair care products, proper application, and common hair problems.

Livonia police “pinked out” a patrol car in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is drawing to a close, but experts say it’s important to remain vigilant about breast cancer all year long.

This mother of two really puts the “active” in “active-duty."

A stage three, triple negative breast cancer survivor. That’s Saunteel Jenkins.

The undead are rising Downriver once again to raise money for a good cause this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer survival increases when treatment involving surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are completed within 38 weeks of the initial diagnosis, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic study.

Why are mammograms important? Mammograms are very important because they are the best tool for detecting breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. When should women start getting mammograms? A family history of breast cancer is an important factor when it comes to your own personal chances of getting breast cancer. If you have questions about your risk for breast cancer, Beaumont Health has a free online risk assessment.

DETROIT – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Local 4′s thoughts are with Saunteel Jenkins, the CEO of the Heat and Warmth Fund and former Detroit City Council president. Jenkins has spent most of her career in the public eye, serving the community and helping people in need. She’ll be the first to admit she often puts the needs of others before her own. Now, in the middle of a fight for her life, it’s no surprise that her focus is to share her battle in hopes of helping others. You can watch Rhonda Walker’s full conversation with Jenkins in the video posted above.

LANSING, Mich. – A partnership between the United Health Foundation and the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) to develop a pilot program for genetic testing and screening for breast cancer was announced Thursday. Gretchen Whitmer announced the three-year partnership after she proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. READ: Ann Arbor native releases ‘Chemo Stories’ podcast for Breast Cancer Awareness monthThe American Cancer Society and MPCA will screen additional patients and engage high-risk patients and their family members in genetic testing. “One of the most crucial things we can do to prevent and treat breast cancer is raise awareness and expand access to health care, cancer screenings, and genetic testing,” Whitmer said. “As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, it’s important to remember that while we must take precautions to stay safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s also crucial we seek important medical care and regular screenings that can detect cancer before symptoms appear.”READ: More Breast Cancer Awareness Month coverage

Zaremba said through Zoom that her podcast series is part pre-recorded audio journal, part pandemic passion project full of intense raw emotion. The podcast series begins with her recounting the weeks leading up to her diagnosis, going through chemotherapy and sharing the best advice she received from another breast cancer survivor. She’s hopeful that her podcast can help others experiencing the ups and downs of their own breast cancer journeys or struggling with difficult situations. Through her experience with breast cancer and recovery, Zaremba learned that its ok to not know. Her podcast normalizes the breast cancer experience and offers listeners coping strategies that worked for her.

Researcher Dr. Murray Rebner said the later guidelines are putting Black women at a disadvantage by ignoring some very key facts about their risk. While Black women are slightly less likely to get breast cancer, they’re significantly more likely to die from it. Studies find 23 percent of breast cancers in Black women are diagnosed before age 50 compared to 16 percent of all breast cancers in White women. Triple negative breast cancer makes up 21 percent of the cases in Black women compared to 10 percent in White women. READ: Study indicates that exercise can reduce risk of breast cancer returningRebner says the BRCA2 genetic mutation which dramatically raises the risk of breast cancer is also more common in Black women than White women who aren’t of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

DETROIT – October is breast cancer awareness month, a disease that one in eight women will develop in their lifetime. Researchers are looking for an effective way to both reduce the risk of getting breast cancer and up the odds of survival. There is good news when it comes to exercise and breast cancer. READ: U-M develops app that calculates risk of delaying cancer treatments during COVID-19HPV vaccine and risk of cervical cancerA new study confirms the HPV vaccine reduces the risk of cervical cancer. Those who were vaccinated before age 17 were 88 percent less likely to develop cervical cancer than their unvaccinated peers.

WYANDOTTE, Mich. - In the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the undead are rising once again in Wyandotte to raise money for a good cause. The sixth annual Wyandotte Zombie Pub Crawl will be held from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 12. Money raised by the Zombie Pub Crawl in Wyandotte. (WDIV)All proceeds from the event will go to the Yes, Ma'am program at Henry Ford Wyandotte. Whether you dress up or just join the fun, it's a creative way to raise money for a good cause.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Grammy Award winner and breast cancer survivor, Sheryl Crow, has an important message for women everywhere. Crow, and leading OG/BYN and women's health expert, Dr. Jessica Shepard, chated with Tati Amare live from Nashville, Tennessee. Crow shared about her own journey with battling breast cancer, and her mission to reach as many women as possible about the importance of regular testing. Watch the interview with Crow to hear about her latest album "Threads" and why it may be her last. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

WYANDOTTE, Mich. In the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the undead are rising once again in Wyandotte to raise money for a good cause. The sixth annual Wyandotte Zombie Pub Crawl will be held from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 12. Money raised by the Zombie Pub Crawl in Wyandotte. The event has raised a lot of money to help thousands of women protect their health. Whether you dress up or just join the fun, it's a creative way to raise money for a good cause.

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center via CNN(CNN) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the second most common cancer in women, with the goal of someday stopping it. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 271,270 new cases of breast cancer in 2019, 99% of which will be diagnosed in women. They advise drinking little to no alcohol, citing sources that indicate that the risk of breast cancer increases with alcohol consumption. Factors such as older age, dense breasts, genetic mutations, previous treatment using radiation therapy, and a family history of breast cancer may increase your risk of getting breast cancer, according to the CDC. Skin swelling or redness, change in breast shape, nipple discharge (other than breast milk), pain in or on the breast, and skin flaking or dimpling can be other possible warning signs of breast cancer, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Albuquerque PD(CNN) - As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins on Oct. 1, the Albuquerque Police Department is showing its support by painting a new patrol car bright pink -- the official color of breast cancer awareness. "Our mission with the car is to create breast cancer awareness, and acknowledge the fight against all cancer," Albuquerque police said in a Facebook post. Police stations across the nation are embracing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women in the United States, regardless of race or ethnicity. In the US, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and a leading cause of death among women? Studies have suggested that breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk. “I had brought my hand pump and I just decided to go for it. “It takes a little bit of work with the hand pump, and my legs were very tired.