CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness MonthsAt just 28 years old, Andrea Hans was diagnosed with ER/PR-negative Stage II breast cancer. Now 31, Andrea is a breast cancer thriver whose story is a powerful testament to […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness MonthsWhen most people think of breast cancer, they imagine it as a disease that only affects women. However, breast cancer does not discriminate—it can affect men too. In fact, globally, […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness Months News Press ReleasePhiladelphia, PA – October 1, 2024 – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with NOWINCLUDED […]
As we close out September, which is also Lymphoma Awareness Month, I want to share something personal that has impacted my life and my approach to health. Knowing my family’s […]
CategoriesNewsToday, we honor the memory of Mrs. Loraine Byrd Fields-Latham, affectionately known as Smiley—a woman of unparalleled strength, resilience, and grace. Born in Enoree, South Carolina, she was the eldest […]
Gynecologic cancers are cancers that affect the female reproductive system, including the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Anyone with female reproductive organs is at risk for these cancers. According […]
Thyroid cancer occurs in the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, and other vital […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness Months ResourceSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to shine a light on a disease that affects approximately 1 in 78 women in the United States during their lifetime. […]
CategoriesNews Press ReleasePRESS RELEASE Philadelphia, PA – August 12, 2024 – The Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation is excited to announce the finalization of its upcoming educational video series, set to […]
As parents, we all want the best for our children. We hope to pass down wisdom, values, traditions, and love. But one of the most vital gifts we can pass […]
