The Law Encouraging Diversity in Cancer Research On December 18th, 2020, the United States Senate passed the Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act. Once signed by the U.S president, the Government Accountability Office overseeing government-funded research,...
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Mental Health and Stigma in the Black Community
Dec 31, 2020
Taking care of health means taking care of our whole selves. And mental health is integral to our whole health. We all deserve to feel safe, fulfilled, and peaceful. Mental Health Stigma in The Black Community Though rates of mental illness are often similar in Black...
Al Roker Diagnosis: Prostate Cancer Most Common for African-American Men
Nov 30, 2020
Al Roker announced his diagnosis. Roy Rochlin / Getty Images According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. In addition, African American men are at a greater risk of developing an aggressive form of the...
Black Men’s Mental Health is the Next Pandemic
Nov 19, 2020
In his article, “Black Men’s Mental Health is the Next Pandemic” published in Britain’s GQ Magazine, Alex Holmes describes the additional pressures black men endure as a result of racial inequity. He stresses the importance of taking care of one’s mental health while...
COVID-19 and Lung Cancer Care
Nov 10, 2020
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and over the past 20 years significant progress has been made to improve survival rates. Research, knowledge of prevention, and innovative treatment are essential to sustain the momentum, but COVID-19 stands to hinder this...
The Journey After
Nov 3, 2020
Sterling K. Brown, best known for his Emmy award-winning performances in NBC’s This is Us and FX’s The People v. O.J Simpson, is lending his voice to a new project that hits close to home. He talks to Cure, an online magazine and cancer support centre, about his...
DESPITE THE FALL, SHE CONTINUES TO RISE
Oct 27, 2020
The Olympic Games serve as a source of inspiration for many and provide the kind of uplifting entertainment needed during these trying times. The world was looking forward to Tokyo 2020, but COVID-19 brought our anticipation to a halt. Chaunté Lowe...
IMPROVING BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Oct 20, 2020
The Globalization and Health journal published an article in 2019 that assesses early breast cancer screening in sub-Saharan Africa. The research presented by authors Eleanor Black and Robyn Richmond examines mammography, clinical examination, and self-examination to...