Major declines in breast, colorectal, prostate cancer mortality rates Cancer is now the leading cause of death in Wisconsin, according to the recently released Wisconsin Facts and Figures … [Read more...]
Grant will allow advancement of deadly cancer treatment
MADISON- A quarter-million dollar grant will move UW Carbone Cancer Center researchers another big step forward in improving an already-effective childhood cancer treatment. Dr. Paul Sondel and his … [Read more...]
NAACP Young Adult Committee presents ‘Fight Like A Girl’ event
Proceeds raised on the behalf of cancer awareness By Cassandra Lans The NAACP Young Adult Committee is proud to present its ‘Fight Like A Girl’ event that will be held on May 4, 2013 at the Mother … [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...]
Women of Color Cancer Awareness Summit will feature free mammograms
The Women of Color Cancer Awareness Summit will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Kosciuszko Community Center located at 2201 S. 7th St. in Milwaukee. Free mammograms will be available for … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Celebrates National Minority Cancer Awareness Week
Cancer affects men and women of every age, race, ethnic background, and economic class. However, data shows that cancer severely impacts minorities and the economically disadvantaged. Fifteen years … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society to focus on prevention and early detection at Sankofa Health and Wellness Forum in the African American Community
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week is April 15- 21, and the American Cancer Society is committed to helping reduce the cancer burden facing African Americans in the Milwaukee area. The American … [Read more...]
Three Aurora Hospitals recognized with Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award
Three Aurora hospitals have received the Outstanding Achievement Award from The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. A select group of 106 accredited and newly accredited … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society Midwest Golf Pass gives great deals on 500 courses
Not much feels better to a golfer than playing those first few holes of spring. Many golfers feel even better when they know they're playing for a good cause - the fight against cancer - with the … [Read more...]
Useful Information for Black women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Special to the NNPA from the National Cancer Institute October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Is there cause for celebration? For many reasons, the answer is a resounding “yes.” … [Read more...]