CategoriesNewsWhen 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 […]
CategoriesCancer News Understanding CancerThe 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 […]
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. […]
CategoriesCancer & Wellness Expo News Press ReleaseFOR 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 […]
CategoriesCancer News Understanding CancerTriple 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CategoriesNews Press ReleasePhiladelphia, 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. […]
CategoriesByrd Cancer Foundation Events News Press ReleasePhiladelphia, PA –June 23, 2026— The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation will host a community forum titled Breaking Barriers to Access: Bridging Clinical Trials and Community Voices on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Northern Liberties Community Center in Philadelphia. This event will bring together residents, healthcare advocates, […]
CategoriesByrd Cancer Foundation Events News Press ReleaseDocumentary Screening & Panel Discussion Honoring Black Women SurvivorsDate: June 14, 2025Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: W Philadelphia, 1439 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Philadelphia, PA – Byrd Cancer Foundation, in partnership with the Patient Advocate Foundation, proudly presents IGNITE: Amplifying the Black Breast Cancer Experience, a powerful and inclusive event that brings the […]
