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…

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. Organizations like Cure SMA work diligently to educate the public about this genetically passed disease that is the leading cause of death of infants up to 2 years of age. One in 50 Americans, regardless of gender or race, can be a carrier of this recessive gene.…