Breast cancer awareness event in Shreveport celebrates survivors, honors people who lost their battle
A breast cancer awareness event shined light on survivors and honored people who lost their battle. “We are honoring those ...
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Common endometrial cancer test is less effective for Black women, research shows
That may be leading to delayed diagnoses among Black women — who are already more likely to develop aggressive forms of endometrial cancer. "One thing is clear across the board: Unfortunately ...
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Cancer Ribbon Colors, Meanings, and Months
The use of teal ribbons and special events each September bring awareness to the need for these regular check-ups and to support those who have been diagnosed. Skin Cancer: Black The most prevalent ...
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Medical exploitation of Black people in America goes far beyond the cells stolen from Henrietta Lacks that produced modern day miracles
Black men are often viewed negatively by doctors. Many Black cancer patients are not offered the opportunity to participate in clinical trials that could help them. A groundbreaking study ...
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First Opinion readers on cancer screening, mpox vaccines, and more
The op-ed unfairly and dangerously diminishes the value of cancer screening in reducing health ... complex factors contribute to poorer outcomes for Black patients than for white patients.