By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For the past several decades, Dr. Sandra Millon Underwood has been working with the American Cancer Society to raise awareness about cancer and educate vulnerable … [Read more...]
Thousands Gather for Breast Cancer Walk Along Lakefront
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last Saturday, an estimated 7,000 women, men, children and the occasional dog, gathered at Veteran’s Park. As the sun beamed brightly overhead, they joined forces and … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society & Kohl’s: Working together to finish the fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in US women, and the most common cancer among Wisconsin women. In Wisconsin, the American Cancer Society estimates 4,730 women will be diagnosed … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society Arms Community with Knowledge, Support this October
By Dylan Deprey At the age of 93 years old, Sylvia Washington died from pancreatic cancer. Ironically enough, her favorite color was purple, the same color as the symbolic ribbon for … [Read more...]
Cancer Prevention Breakfast
Minorities at a Disadvantage in the Fight Against Cancer
By Srijan Sen Cancer Treatment Centers of American is commemorating this week as National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. According to the American Cancer Society, African-Americans are more likely … [Read more...]
Strides Against Breast Cancer
In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study comes to Southeast Wisconsin
Major health systems to serve as enrollment sites The Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) is a oncein- a-lifetime opportunity to make an impact on this and future generations. Southeast Wisconsin will … [Read more...]
The American Cancer Society and Brain Brawn & Body team up to host a Critical Discussion on African American Men’s Health
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, at North Division High School, 1011 W Center Street during the Sankofa Health Forum, the American Cancer Society and Brain Brawn & Body present Brother to Brother: A … [Read more...]
Get the Facts: The importance of mammography in the community
According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans have the highest death rate of any racial and ethnic group in the United States for most cancers. In 2011, in fact, the American Cancer … [Read more...]