Know Your Body, Empower Each Other
Gynecologic cancer is the growth and spread of cancer cells in the cervix, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, vulva– also known as the reproductive organs. Read more
Multiple Myeloma: Disparities & Clinical Trials
The incidence of multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable cancer of a person’s plasma cells that fight infection and disease, is more than two times higher in Black people compared to white people according to the American Cancer Society’s 2022- 2024 Cancer Facts & Figures for African American/Black People. Read more
Bone Marrow Transplant for Kids with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells, causes significant health problems for children, which can worsen as they become adults and even shorten their lifespan. Read more
A Mind-Body Approach can Reduce Pain in Kids with Cancer & Sickle Cell Disease
For many people living with cancer and undergoing treatment, some degree of pain is inevitable, and children are no exception. Pain is widely understood to be both a sensory and emotional experience. Read more
Why is CAR T-cell Therapy so Exciting? Answers From an Expert
When the Food and Drug Administration approved this type of therapy, experts deemed it revolutionary, and a new era in the treatment of cancer. Ira Braunschweig, MD, explains why this type of therapy is one of the most significant breakthroughs in cancer treatment. Read more
Is Thyroid Cancer Common? And More Questions You Want Answered
The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates predict that about 43,800 cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed this year. While thyroid cancers and other conditions are common and treatable, there are many misconceptions about thyroid health. Read more
Do I Need a Prostate Exam?
Because prostate cancer is so common, men and their loved ones need to educate themselves about prostate health, know that prostate exams are important and shatter the stigma and shame associated with the disease so that more men can seek help if they need to. Read more