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Small-Scale School-Based Cancer Education to Improve Awareness and Risk Reduction Knowledge Among Adolescents: A Pilot Study CategoriesNews Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation Co Authors Peer Reviewed Study on School Based Cancer Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation Co Authors Peer Reviewed Study on School Based Cancer Education Published research highlights the importance of early cancer education, health literacy, and risk reduction awareness among adolescents DREXEL HILL, PA, June 23, 2026 — Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation is proud to announce the publication […]

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A Legacy of Health and Wellness: Understanding Family Cancer History CategoriesGenetics and Cancer Understanding Cancer

A Legacy of Health and Wellness: Understanding Family Cancer History

Cancer is a word that touches many families. Whether it is a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or cousin, most people know someone who has been affected by the disease. While not every cancer diagnosis is inherited, understanding your family’s health history can play an important role in protecting your health and the health of […]

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ChristianaCare researchers identify genetic drivers of aggressive CRC CategoriesNews

Not All Colon Cancers Behave the Same: What New Research Is Teaching Us

When someone hears the words “colon cancer,” it is easy to assume that every diagnosis looks the same. A tumor is found. Treatment begins. The cancer either responds or it doesn’t. But researchers are learning that colorectal cancer is much more complicated than that. Recently, scientists at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research […]

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Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Insights from RISE UP Conference CategoriesCancer News Understanding Cancer

Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Insights from RISE UP Conference

The Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation recently attended the RISE UP for Breast Cancer and Women’s Health Conference in San Francisco, a national gathering that brought together researchers, clinicians, and advocates to explore the future of breast cancer prevention and women’s health. What emerged from this experience was a clear and consistent message that […]

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Upcoming Event: Trust, Truth, and Clinical Trials

The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation will host Clinical Trials, Trust & Our Health: A Conversation for Women of Color on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Philadelphia. The event is being held in recognition of Clinical Trials Awareness Month and is designed to address ongoing gaps in trust, access, and representation in clinical research. […]

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2026 All Things Cancer and Wellness Expo press release by Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation CategoriesCancer & Wellness Expo News Press Release

Byrd Cancer Foundation to Host 2026 All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo Offering Free Screenings and Community Resources in Philadelphia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Trudean HayeExecutive DirectorByrd Cancer Education & Advocacy [email protected] Media Inquiries & Interviews:Dr. Nia Imani BaileyPresident | [email protected] Byrd Cancer Foundation to Host 2026 All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo Offering Free Screenings and Community Resources in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA — March 18, 2026 — The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation will […]

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The 3 Most Important Medicines for TNBC CategoriesCancer News Understanding Cancer

There Are Now 3 Key Medicines Changing the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) has historically been one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast cancer. Unlike other breast cancer types, TNBC does not have estrogen, progesterone, or HER2 receptors — which means many common targeted therapies are not effective. However, treatment options have expanded significantly in recent years. According to research […]

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CategoriesByrd Cancer Foundation Events Cancer & Wellness Expo News Press Release

Philadelphia’s Most Comprehensive Free Community Cancer & Wellness Expo Returns for Its 3rd Annual Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Trudean HayeExecutive DirectorByrd Cancer Education & Advocacy FoundationEmail: [email protected]: 215-512-6465Website: www.byrdcancerfoundation.org PHILADELPHIA, PA — With just two months remaining, the Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation announces the return of its 3rd Annual All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo, taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 […]

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All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo CategoriesByrd Cancer Foundation Events Cancer & Wellness Expo News Press Release

Byrd Cancer Foundation Announces the 3rd Annual All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo 2026

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 18, 2025Contact:Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy FoundationEmail: [email protected]: www.cancerwellnessexpo.com | www.byrdcancerfoundation.org Byrd Cancer Foundation Announces the 3rd Annual All Things Cancer + Wellness Expo 2026 “Wellness in Action: Closing the Care Gap Together” Philadelphia, PA — The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation proudly announces the return of the All […]

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Byrd Cancer Foundation Awarded American Cancer Society VOICES Grant to Support Groundbreaking National Study of Black Women’s Health

Philadelphia, PA — Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation announced today that it has been selected as a recipient of the American Cancer Society (ACS) VOICES Grant, supporting outreach and recruitment for the VOICES of Black Women study — the largest-ever national study of cancer risk and outcomes among Black women in the United States. […]

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