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Staten Island breast cancer survivors create group to support women and promote early detection
SILive.com • • health
Key Points:
- Tammy Leyden and Dr. Caryn Siegel Finley, lifelong friends from Staten Island, both faced breast cancer diagnoses a year apart and have since turned their experiences into advocacy and support for others.
- In February 2025, they founded Breastie Friends Forever, a support group promoting early detection and community for breast cancer patients, emphasizing that no one should face the disease alone.
- Their advocacy includes public speaking, participation in awareness events, and a Breast Cancer Early Detection Pledge encouraging proactive health screenings and self-care among women.
- The friends will actively participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 25, using the event to share their stories, provide resources, and raise funds for breast cancer research.
- Leyden and Siegel Finley’s efforts highlight the importance of prioritizing women's health and fostering open conversations to encourage timely screenings and early diagnosis.
