Calling out colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States, with 151,030 new cases estimated to occur this year. “Colorectal cancer” can referRead More
Category Archives: Cancer
UV Awareness
Co-written by Charlotte Halverson and Carey Portell Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and is related to repeated exposure to the sun, which causes damagingRead More
Gray May: Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Come together for Brain Tumor Awareness Month, which is dedicated to supporting, empowering, and amplifying the voice of the brain tumor community. An estimated 700,000 Americans are living with aRead More
The legacy of the National Cancer Act: 50 years later
Norman Sharpless, M.D. In 1971, President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act as part of the War on Cancer. In honor of the act’s 50th anniversary, Norman Sharpless, M.D., directorRead More