Cancer

It is actually more complicated. In my opinion, my cancer lessened my ability to mask both. — Okay, let me start by stating what is obvious to us queer folks. We are born queer, nothing and no one turns us queer. No one came over and whispered in my ear, “Become queer!” or enticed me to become queer. …

I want to tell you about some thoughts I was having. I will be the first to admit, my stuff is beautiful! This is even more AMAZING that I had originally envisioned! God truly delivered. The plans came together perfectly and I met some amazing people on the way, exactly when I needed to. Hilary Andersen did a fantabulous job on…

BLADDER CANCER IS THE MOST COMMON cancer type of the urinary tract in men and the second most common in women. May is dedicated to bladder cancer awareness. Today we explore a bladder cancer defense strategy. This article will offer seven strategies for reducing your risk. Bladder cancer is the…

A tribute poem for Rob on the day of his funeral — His name was Rob He lived his life with a passion love in his heart a young wife to whom he was smitten And together their precious boy made his life whole He wanted nothing more than to be with them forever “The news is not good in fact, it’s quite…

This Women’s Health Month, Invitae shares how hereditary cancer syndrome can inform cancer risk assessments. — Preventive care is critical to women’s health, and a hereditary cancer risk assessment is another vital tool to enable preventive care. Patients at high risk of developing breast and other cancers may consider additional screenings, and genetic testing may help guide their care. This Women’s Health Month, we share five…

Introduction TUBACCO kills over 8 million people yearly; direct tobacco use causes 7 million of these deaths, while second-hand smoking leads to approximately 1.2 million deaths, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. It is the leading cause of preventable premature mortality and diseases globally. World No Tobacco Day 2023 Theme The theme for World No…

When I was told the growth on my leg was cancerous I didn’t panic as I’d always imagined I would at the mention of the “C” word. But it’s made me search myself. My operation is to be next week. Then I’ll have to wait for the results of the…

Beat Cancer: Exercise More Today Recently, a groundbreaking study has come to light. This research reveals that high levels of physical activity may lower the risk of specific cancers. Beat cancer: exercise more today is an important revelation in the context of cancer prevention. …

Check out my friend Kimber Harris! (She has propped me up and promoted things I’ve been involved with and I finally have the chance to return the favor!) Kimber has been selected to be a #campaignadvocate with American Indian Cancer Foundation for the month of June for #CelebrateIndigenousLifeMonth! She is also leading a #CommunityConversation on June 7th. She has been selected to share her experience facing HER2+ breast cancer as a young adult.