Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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 Awareness Month
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 Awareness Month
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, […]
Understanding Lung Cancer: Causes, Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
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 MonthsIn Loving Memory of Those Who Shine Forever
https://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 Journey: Advocating for Yourself Through a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Janique 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 […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness MonthsAgnieszka Pomarańska’s Journey: Finding Joy and Strength Through a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Agnieszka Pomarańska’s story is one of resilience and self-advocacy. Originally from Pasłęk, Poland, Agnieszka was 40 years old when she received a diagnosis of Stage II breast cancer, specifically ER+ […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness MonthsBeyond the Diagnosis: Tanesha Patterson’s Breast Cancer Journey with DCIS
At 42 years old, Tanesha Patterson was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS), a non-invasive form of breast cancer often categorized as Stage 0 and marked by the presence […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness MonthsAbigail DeGuzman-Miller: Trusting Your Instincts in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Abigail DeGuzman-Miller, now 50, is a dedicated mother of four and a breast cancer survivor whose journey highlights the significance of self-advocacy and vigilance in healthcare. Diagnosed with Stage IIIa […]
CategoriesCancer Cancer Awareness MonthsMelissa Rider’s Journey: Advocating for Genetic Testing and Early Cancer Detection
Melissa’s cancer journey is a powerful testament to resilience, family history, and the critical role that genetic testing plays in early detection and self-advocacy. Diagnosed at the age of 39 […]
