Around Town Archives | Cancer Wellness

Breast Cancer Under 40? Enter Young Survival Coalition

3 weeks ago by meghankonkol

YSC offers educational materials, social opportunities and more for a younger subset of the breast cancer community.

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‘Just Shave It’ Creates Buzz About Pediatric Cancer

2 months ago by meghankonkol

Cal’s Angels’ annual event has people both young and old sporting new hairstyles to raise awareness about childhood cancer.

Caught in the Middle

2 months ago by Taylor Novak

Millennials can feel left behind in the cancer community when receiving a diagnosis in the prime of their life, especially in comparison to their younger or older counterparts. Stupid Cancer is changing that.

Just Let Me Know What I Can Do

3 months ago by Team cW

During breast cancer treatment, it can be tough to tell others what you need when you’re not even sure yourself. Nonprofit organization Step Sisters is there to help.

The Right to Breathe

4 months ago by Erika Whitehead

Although African Americans are less likely to smoke, they are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from lung cancer. LUNGevity, the largest national lung cancer-focused nonprofit, aims to change that.

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The Bigger Picture

5 months ago by Allison Stern

Art speaks louder than words in Twist Out Cancer’s Brushes with Cancer program that utilizes artists to paint a picture of the relationship individuals have with cancer.