By Chesnie Wardell This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers Plans to Invest in a Cancer Research Facility
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers talked openly about his battle with cancer. As a cancer survivor, Evers understood what its like to undergo treatment and how … [Read more...]
NIH and Prostate Cancer Foundation Launch Large Study on Aggressive Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
The largest coordinated research effort to study biological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men has begun. The $26.5 million study is called … [Read more...]
‘Cancer Can’t Stop Her’ Nieves the fighter
By Nyesha Stone A two-time survivor, Maria Nieves is the definition of a fighter. Nieves was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and then 10 years later in 2015. It wasn’t until her … [Read more...]
Cancer — the Need for a New Paradigm
What is cancer? Cancer is not something physical. You cannot see or touch cancer. Certain tumors are commonly called “the cancer”, but in reality they are not cancer. They are, however, symptoms … [Read more...]
Sisters 4 Cure celebrates and educates at second annual gathering
By Karen Stokes Sisters 4 Cure presented their second annual wellness event, Breast and Cervical Prevention & Survivorship, on Thursday at the Briggs and Stratton Corporate Auditorium, … [Read more...]
Prostate Cancer in African American Men
Courtesy of Brain, Brawn, & Body Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. While it isn’t known why African American men have higher rates … [Read more...]
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...]
Colorectal Cancer Screening for African Americans: It’s about prevention, not just detection
If a screening test could not only catch cancer early but also help to prevent it, could you think of any reason not to have the test? All widely used cancer screening tests aim to detect cancer … [Read more...]
Pink Heals Milwaukee make check presentation to Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center
Pink Heals Milwaukee will donate funds raised this year to support cancer care and treatment at the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center Who: Brad Bowen- Pink Heals … [Read more...]