September Cancer Awareness

rear view of four women linking armsKnow 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

 

rear view of four women linking arms

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

 

rear view of four women linking armsBone 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

 

rear view of four women linking armsA 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

 

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cancer cell clusters in the blood flow - isometric view 3d illustrationWhy 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
 

3D illustration showing thyroid glandIs 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
 

Blue awareness ribbon for prostate cancer held by manDo 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  
 


Reducing Stigma in Prostate Health