CategoriesCancerKidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, occurs when abnormal cells in the kidneys grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. While kidney cancer can develop in anyone, certain factors such as […]
March 6th is World Lymphedema Day. Lymphedema, which commonly develops after some cancer treatments that remove or damage lymph nodes, affects an estimated 3 to 5 million people. Some communities […]
CategoriesCancerMultiple myeloma is a type of cancer that develops in plasma cells, an important part of the immune system found in the bone marrow. These abnormal plasma cells grow uncontrollably, […]
Did you know March 3rd is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day? Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype of cancer lacking estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and HER2 protein, […]
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 […]
