In this exclusive opinion piece, actor Gabrielle Union issues an impassioned and very personal plea to spare the Affordable Care Act, now under attack by politicians. ———— I am going to do something that most people in my position don’t do often – tell you my age. I am 39 years old. I am at […]
On Thursday, April 5 from 6am to 10pm, Radio One Atlanta will take part in the Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon. Make a donation by calling 1-800-411-9898. Since opening 50 years ago, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever […]
Ovarian cancer, which affect 21,000 women a year and kills 15,000 affects white women more but African American women have a much lower survival rate. Dr. Therese Dolecek of University of Illinois at Chicago, had conducted a study of the disease and its affect on African American women. Educate Yourself! National Black Breast Cancer Conference […]
One of the most incurable forms of cancer remains brain cancer and the average brain cancer survival rate period is 1-2 years. Still today, there is no recognized cure for this disease. Although treatment helps to improve the condition of the patient a little, there is no guarantee that it will be cured. Eleanor Mondale, […]
A new UK study has shown that exercising is key in preventing the recurrence of cancer in survivors. This challenges the recommendation that survivors should get more rest and take it easy. All patients getting cancer treatment should be told to do two and a half hours of physical exercise every week, says a report […]
The controversial cancer drug Avastin becomes the focus of U.S. regulators’ attention again Tuesday during a two-day hearing to determine if the medication can keep its FDA approval for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Easy Ways To Drop 5 Pounds By Summer Back on Dec. 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended revoking […]
After years of speculation and wives tales about whether or not the radiation from cell phones could cause cancer, on Tuesday, the World Health Organization announced that there is indeed a link to cancer. The agency now lists mobile phone use in the same “carcinogenic hazard” category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform. Before its […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has now put cell phones on their hazardous list. If you’re a cell phone addict please be aware the global organization stated cell phones are “possible carcinogens”. I hope this is alarming to you. All around the world, people depend on their cell phones for personal and professional usage. The […]
On April 28, 2011, Dr. Chris Kahlenborn, a medical adviser presented a resolution at a shareholder’s meeting on behalf of a shareholder, Human Life International. The resolution proposed a change in Johnson & Johnson’s policy — that it would not discriminate in employment against breast cancer survivors, including those voicing opposition to the sale of […]
‘Real Men Support Pink’ celeb golf tourney and Pink Diamond Ball on April 8 and 9 in Plantation, FL. On April 8th and 9th in Plantation Florida, the Woman2Woman Breast Cancer Foundation will host its 2nd Annual “Real Men Support Pink” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Pink Diamond Ball. Actor Hill Harper will host the Pink […]
Cancer is an ugly word. Many of us can share and exchange a heartfelt story of losing a love one or going through a current journey with a family member, friend or special someone. Cancer is Real.
After months of speculation that she was suffering from pancreatic cancer, Aretha Franklin wants to let her fans know, she never had cancer. The Queen of Soul released a statement last week that her health problems were resolved, but refused to reveal what exactly they were. Franklin told Jet Magazine last week that it was […]
