Cancer
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Combating Breast Cancer in Younger Women
About 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. this year and about 42,170 will die from breast cancer.
A...
Ovarian Cancer in Black Women: Understanding Risks, Disparities, and the Path Forward
Introduction
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are subtle, vague, and easily mistaken for other c...
- Jessica Wilson
Blood Cancer Awareness in Minority Communities: Bridging Gaps in Diagnosis and Care
Introduction
Blood cancers—including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma—are serious illnesses that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphat...
- Jessica Wilson
Clearing the Smoke: The Hidden Long-Term Risks of Vaping
Over the past decade, vaping has surged in popularity among both adults and teens, often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes....
- Jessica Wilson
Fish Intake in Relation to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Black Women's Health
Background:
Black Americans have the highest colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates of any racial/ethnic group in the United States...
African American ancestry study identifies new lung cancer risk factors
Despite having lower smoking habits than other groups in the U.S., Black Americans are more likely to develop lung cancer, and their survival rates...
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