As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, a brave woman fighting the disease was given a special day by a Houston-area boutique.

October is widely known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but, many don't know about the rare and aggressive Inflammatory Breast Cancer or IBC. We're zeroing in on the statistics and hearing from survivors who beat the odds.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which emphasizes the importance of incorporating mammograms into one’s yearly health regimen. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp spoke with Dr. Kenny Sam, a Breast Radiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, who shared insights on the correct approach to mammography. The discussion is rich with valuable information, from whether to forego deodorant on the day of the test to the best attire and the optimal time of the month to schedule a mammogram.

SurviveHER, a Houston-based nonprofit founded by breast cancer survivor Lyndsay Levingston, is hosting its fourth annual SurviveHER Soirée, Pink Night Out, to raise $75,000 for lifesaving breast health services for underserved women.

This year alone, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer but there is hope: early detection is key to increase survival chances.

Hotel ZaZa will be holding an event Wednesday afternoon for "Love On The Lawn" where the grass will be transformed with pink frills and fancy displays to support breast cancer awareness.

Dozens of people showed up to Bar 5015 in Houston on Saturday for a bike ride to raise awareness about breast cancer and liver cancer.

Take a look at the many ways you can help support ‘The Rose’ and their mission to save lives with breast health services, especially during the month of October -- which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Susan G. Komen 5K Race for the Cure was held on Saturday.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Susan G. Komen continued to spread the word with their Race for the Cure.

Here are some events in the Houston area you can attend to learn more about breast cancer and help fundraise for those fighting the disease.

KPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are spotlighting The Rose in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

One local survivor has teamed up with the American Cancer Society to help raise awareness and support within the community. Learn more about their upcoming events and how you can get involved.

If you are struggling to find ways to get accessible and affordable breast care, here are three ways to do so.

A northwest Houston shopping, dining and entertainment destination will be bathed in brilliant pink lights throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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

On October 14th, the Cypress Creek Cougars took on the Spring Woods Tigers at Darrell Tully Stadium. The Cougars held a lead, finishing the game with a score of 60-20. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both teams showed their support with pink ribbons, poms, and shirts. After selling pink shoe laces, Spring Woods donated $1,000 in honor of Amy Ellingson, a faculty member and breast cancer survivor, to the Rose Center for Breast Health Excellence.

HOUSTON – We are coming to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year there are two former KPRC 2 employees impacted by aggressive forms of the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most breast cancers are found in women 50-years-old and older. Black women, some Jewish women and those with a family history carry more risk factors for complications. Lyndsay’s storyFormer KPRC reporter, Lyndsay Levingston Christian, was only 37 when she got triple-negative breast cancer. Now to help other women facing a young diagnosis, she started an organization called Surthriver.

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.