Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of this national campaign, which encompasses a wide range of initiatives conducted by local community organizations, breast cancer advocacy organizations, and major retailers, is to educate the public about breast cancer risk factors, promote screening and prevention, support individuals diagnosed with the disease and their loved ones, and raise funds for breast cancer research. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been on the national calendar since 1985. Read More ›

Cancers and tumors of the appendix are extremely rare, with an estimated incidence of 0.15 to 0.9 per 100,000 people. The average age of onset is between 50 and 55 years, and the disease appears to affect men and women equally. Evidence suggests that the incidence of appendix cancer has increased over the past 2 decades. Read More ›

National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week will be held June 15, 2023, through June 21, 2023. Read More ›