CategoriesCancer Awareness Months Understanding CancerCancer is difficult at any age—but for adolescents and young adults (AYA), the journey presents unique and often overlooked challenges. Defined as individuals between the ages of 15 and 39, […]
Understanding a Rare and Aggressive Childhood Cancer When cancer is discussed, the focus is often on more common types such as breast, lung, or colon cancer. However, there are rare […]
CategoriesCancer Awareness Months Understanding CancerJune is National Cancer Survivor Month—a time to recognize the strength, courage, and resilience of the more than 18 million cancer survivors living in the United States today. At Byrd […]
When we think about life-saving cancer treatments, breakthrough medications, or cutting-edge therapies, we often forget what makes them possible: clinical trials. These research studies are the foundation of medical progress. […]
Pancreatic cancer originates in the pancreas, an essential organ for digestion and blood sugar regulation. It is one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of less than […]
Gastric cancer, or stomach cancer, develops in the lining of the stomach. It often progresses silently, with symptoms like bloating, heartburn, and nausea being attributed to common gastrointestinal issues. As […]
Carcinoid cancer, a subset of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), originates in hormone-producing cells of the body. These tumors commonly form in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestines, and appendix) or the lungs, […]
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer worldwide. It starts in the lungs and can spread to other areas of the body if not […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness Monthshttps://youtu.be/DecxrnIOhIE For the remarkable souls who shone with their light,Who walked among us, fierce and bright,Each heart a beacon, each voice a song,Their spirit a place where we all belong. […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness MonthsJanique Rivera-McGriff’s story is both powerful and inspiring. Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) at just 29 years old, she has faced and conquered cancer three times. Now at […]
