Center for the Convergence of Physical Sciences and Oncology

11/15/2020

Interesting.

Research from the 2020 Quality Care Symposium underscores the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has on Black and Hispanic people with cancer.

09/05/2020

ACTOR CHADWICK BOSEMAN DIES FROM CANCER AT 43

Film star, Humanitarian, Activist Chadwick died August 28, 2020 from Stage IV colon cancer.
Boseman was diagnosed back in 2016 with stage III and since then fought even as it developed into stage IV.
Boseman continued to work even as he went through numerous treatments and surgeries.

His death shook friends, family, Marvel fans and the black community.

His portrayal of T’Challa, the Black Panther, grossed over $1 billion dollars and brought Boseman news fans from around the globe.

"A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much," the statement read. "From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and several more -- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther." - Boseman's publicist, Nicki Fioravante, told the Associated Press.

More than ever, the spotlight is on cancer in the black community and the importance of cancer screenings and prostate and colon checked regularly, which affects black men at a higher percentage than any other race.

As the black community and the Marvel family reel from his death, I hope that this beloved man’s fight urges fans to check in with their doctor.

Chadwick Boseman will forever be missed.

Wakanda Forever.

(Cancer Insights does not own this photo, Image: i.imgur.com, Feb 2018)

07/02/2020

Need help finding FREE Cancer Screenings in your area?

CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women across the United States.

09/21/2019

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/barretts-esophagus/symptoms-causes/syc-20352841

Barrett's esophagus, which is linked to chronic heartburn, can turn into cancer of the esophagus. Learn about treatment.

07/30/2019

If it doesn’t exist, create it. That’s the attitude Al and Marjani Harris took when they created the only Black-owned c*ancer support center currently in the United States. The two have been supporting c*ancer patients and their families for the past seven years, but saw a need to establish a pl...

07/24/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/24/health/breast-implants-cancer-recall.html

Under pressure from the Food and Drug Administration, Allergan will stop selling textured implants. Thirty-three deaths have been tied to the devices.

05/04/2019

From the Cancer Memorial Garden.

04/03/2019

With such enormous bodies, elephants should be particularly prone to tumors. But an ancient gene in their DNA, somehow resurrected, seems to shield the animals.

03/27/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/17/opinion/sunday/the-case-for-black-doctors.html

Black patients are more likely to trust them, and to become healthier.

02/12/2019

Good Day. Have you had your cancer screening?

02/08/2019

Read about Cornell University Patient Advocate, Bob Riter and his battle with male breast cancer.