Each year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spearheaded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this annual initiative serves to raise awareness about breast cancer and offers support to those impacted by the disease. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that there will be 316,950 new cases of breast cancer…

September is named the National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was initiated to educate communities on the importance of early detection and intervention in the fight against childhood cancers. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer death rates for children have declined, but it remains the leading cause of death among children. The…

Ovarian cancer remains one of the most serious health challenges for women. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 20,890 women will be diagnosed in 2025. While it is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, increased awareness, early detection, and advancements in treatment are making a difference. National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month…

Each year, September is named as Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was established to educate communities and raise awareness about the fight against blood cancer. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), blood cancers are the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Furthermore, blood cancer is the most common…

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10-34. In addition to this, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. Along with this, the National Alliance on Mental Illness…