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Men, Cancer, and Culture: How Our Culture Can Help Men Lower Their Cancer Risk
In the United States, June is a time when we pause and celebrate men by observing Father’s Day and Men’s Health Week and Month. During June, we also celebrate cultural observances like Native American Day, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, and Juneteenth—a new federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Because cancer affects men differently based on their race and ethnicity, each of June’s cultural observances offers creative opportunities for us to learn how our cultures affect our experiences with cancer. Read More >
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“As a teenager, I lived on an island. Every summer, I spent three or four days a week at a beach with friends or family. And on those rainy days when I couldn’t get my dose of sun, I would often go to my local tanning booth. After all those years ignoring sunscreen and other forms of sun protection, I have noticed my skin is not as healthy as it could be.” Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsCancer Doesn’t Wait and Neither Should You
Dr. Lisa Richardson talks with cancer survivor April Donaldson about the importance of screening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentA Bright STAR in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
My name is Scott Lenfestey and I’m 13 years old and from Cary, North Carolina. I’m also a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when I was 3 years old, and I went through 3½ years of chemotherapy. Life with cancer was really hard – I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone. I often felt weak and nauseous, and I missed out on a lot of things that are part of a normal childhood like going to school and playing at friends’ houses. As much as I wanted to be with others, the risk was just too high, and I wanted to avoid any setbacks with my treatment. By the time I finished treatment, I had taken more than 1,500 pills and had been on chemo for more than half of my life. Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsHealthy Lungs to Speak Out about Radon
Radon is an odorless, invisible gas, naturally released from rocks, soil, and water into the air. Radon can get into homes or buildings through small cracks or holes and build up to high levels. Breathing in high levels of radon over time can cause lung cancer. This is what happened to Jackie, and she is determined to help prevent this from happening to others. Testing and taking steps to reduce radon levels in homes can save lives. Read More >
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