CategoriesCancerMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide? Colorectal cancer affects the colon and rectum. Colorectal cancer’s risk […]
CategoriesCancerAs the first African-American woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, now NYU School of Medicine and the first African-American woman to intern at Harlem Hospital, Dr. May Edward […]
CategoriesCancerDr. Otis Brawley’s contributions to cancer care and health equity are truly remarkable. As a trailblazing oncologist, he has been at the forefront of efforts to improve cancer outcomes for […]
CategoriesByrd Cancer Foundation EventsByrd is excited to announce our partnership with Galore X Studio, bringing Paramedical tattooing to our All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo. Using specialized tattoo machines and pigment combinations, Galore […]
Philadelphia, PA – The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is thrilled to announce exciting updates to our upcoming “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo,” sponsored by Touch, The Black […]
CategoriesCancerThis month is a time to remember important values like fairness, equality, and togetherness. This month we’ll reflect on the diverse history of African Americans and how they’ve made our […]
CategoriesCancer Understanding CancerGynecologic cancer, affecting a woman’s reproductive organs, poses a significant health concern. With approximately 100,000 women diagnosed each year in the United States, understanding the risk factors and taking proactive […]
CategoriesCancer Understanding CancerHenrietta Lacks may not be a household name for many, but her legacy has left an indelible mark on the world of medicine and scientific research. Born in 1920, Henrietta […]
Enoree, South Carolina, holds the roots of my family heritage. Within this small town, my great-grandparents, Marie and Jurell, nurtured a large family of 12 children. Among them, my grandmother […]
I joined the board of Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation because of my profound belief in the transformative power of grassroots community efforts, mirroring my journey as an International […]
