Thursday, March 10, 2022

Support for Ukrainian Patients with Cancer and Caregivers

More than 179,000 newly diagnosed patients with cancer are among the Ukrainian people suffering from Russia's unprovoked aggression. Disruptions to cancer treatment pose a grave risk to their very survival. As a global organization, the American Cancer Society stands in solidarity with all Ukrainians.

Cancer information specialists are here to help those impacted by the war in Ukraine concerned about cancer at www.cancer.org/ukrainesupport.

Monday, March 7, 2022

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

Multiple Myeloma is found in plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell in bone marrow. With this condition, a group of plasma cells becomes cancerous and multiplies. The disease can damage the bones, immune system, kidneys, and red blood cell count. Symptoms may not be present or may be non-specific, such as loss of appetite, bone pain, and fever. Treatments include medications, chemotherapy, corticosteroids, radiation, or a stem-cell transplant. Learn more at cancer.org.

Sunday, March 6, 2022

I Survived Cancer

I Survived Cancer and Here Is How I Did It: 35 Cancer Survivors Share Their Journey

National Dentist Day

Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers start in the mouth or throat. Find out about oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers, including things like risk factors, symptoms, how they're found, and how they're treated at cancer.org.

Saturday, March 5, 2022

National Kidney Month

Kidney cancer, also called renal cancer, is one of the ten most common cancers in both men and women. Learn more about kidney cancer in adults and wilms tumor (or nephroblastoma) is a type of kidney cancer in children.