Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and WakeMed is honoring the strength and courage of all those impacted by breast cancer. Whether you are living with breast cancer, supporting a loved one or celebrating survivorship, this month is about coming together as a community.
For 40 years, October has been a time to raise awareness, encourage screenings and shine a light on the importance of early detection. At WakeMed, we are committed to supporting women's health, advancing research and providing the very best care at every step of the journey.
As part of this commitment, WakeMed is proud to introduce PreciselyYou – a no-cost community research program that offers members of our community the opportunity to learn their genetic risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, along with other valuable health insights. PreciselyYou is one more way we’re working toward prevention and better outcomes.
Our Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
Imaging Services
In partnership with Raleigh Radiology, we offer gold standard accredited imaging services including 3D mammography for early detection of breast cancer.
Breast Surgery
Our team of board-certified breast surgeons can quickly and accurately evaluate and schedule you for surgery after an abnormal mammogram or breast problem.
What We Offer
Cancer Care
You’ll receive care from a team of experts in all facets of breast cancer, offering you complete care for the best chance of success.
Stronger Together
Cancer Rehab
Recovering from breast cancer can affect your body in many ways, which is why specialized rehab is so important.
Breast Cancer Rehab & Wellness Program
Our Breast Cancer Rehab & Wellness Program helps you regain strength, mobility and confidence from diagnosis through recovery. We offer personalized therapy, lymphedema support, and post-surgery care tailored to your needs, so you can feel stronger, move easier and get back to the life you love.
WISH (Intimacy & Sexual Health) Program
Cancer treatment can also affect intimacy and sexual health, which is why our WISH Program is here to help. Our caring experts address the physical and emotional effects of treatment, helping you feel confident, connected and supported in your relationships as part of your overall recovery.
Stories of Hope
Cancer Care
From Diagnosis to Triumph: How WakeMed Helped 34-Year-Old Danielle Murray Take On Aggressive Breast Cancer and Win
In December 2024, 34-year-old Danielle Murray and her husband, Kevin Murray, were at a Christmas party en...
Breast Mammography
Stacey Tilton on Unwrapping Hope and Persevering in Faith
The holidays come with many surprises, and we hope they will be wonderful ones — to include thoughtful gifts, warm memories and sweet desserts, but for Stacey Tilton, her holiday surprise couldn’t have been any more shocking. “I fell asleep on my stomach,” shares Stacey, “and I just felt something hard in my breast. That’s […]
Cancer Care
Laughing Without Fear of the Future: Laura Faw's Breast Cancer Story
"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." (Proverbs 31:25) L...
Tune In for Health Tips
Tune in to Mix 101.5 FM this month as we share health tips during breast cancer awareness month.
Breast Health Resources
Explore our breast health resources, featuring educational videos, podcasts and blogs to help you stay informed, empowered and proactive about your breast health.