The Importance of Participating in Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer
October 10, 2024
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. It is even more common as men age. It affects almost 1 in every 8 adult men.
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American Cancer Society
Satra Zurita and Compton Residents to Walk For A Cure This October
October 2, 2024
Compton Unified School District member Satra Zurita and some residents of the city of Compton are looking to fight breast cancer by donating their time walking for a cure.
Alzheimer’s Association Announces New Executive Director
June 19, 2024
Gloria Jetter Crockett, is the new executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer for the Black Community
October 12, 2023
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Los Angeles is back on Saturday, October 21, at 9 a.m., at Citadel Outlets in Commerce.
Ford Receives ACS Volunteer Leadership Award
February 16, 2023
David A. Ford is the recipient of the American Cancer Society Volunteer Leadership Award. This honor is presented to volunteers who have served as a volunteer leader for enterprise-wide programs, initiatives, or Board level committees or task forces, and to others who have provided long and distinguished service to ACS at the enterprise-wide level.
American Cancer Society Launches ‘Get Screened For Cancer Day’
November 10, 2022
The American Cancer Society (ACS) announces the launch of “Get Screened for Cancer Day” taking place Wednesday, November 16, 2022, to highlight the need for cancer screening in the African American community and the importance of having conversations with loved ones about getting screened.
Prostate Cancer Rising in Black America
April 28, 2022
Whether it is other philanthropists, local or regional health centers, or state and federal officials, there is a desperate need for creative solutions to getting more people screened and saving more lives. Smith’s initiative is an innovative approach, but there are other ways to spread awareness and boost screenings in the Black community.
Early Detection Help to Treat Colon Cancer in the Black Community
March 2, 2022
With March designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to know how you can lower your risk of developing this potentially deadly, but treatable, disease that’s expected to claim about 52,580 lives this year.
Prostate screening is a must
May 30, 2019
African-American men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from it.
“Journey This” Cheray O’Neal’s One Woman Show October 12 – November 11, 2018
October 10, 2018
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, from October 11 through November 11, Cheray O’Neal’s one-woman play, Journey This is partnering with American Cancer Society and Lyrical Hair to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, and patient services nationwide while providing a stellar theatrical experience at the Lounge Theatres, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
Matt Barnes and Snoop Dogg Host 5th Annual Celebrity Football Game Against Cancer
August 16, 2018
NBA champion Matt Barnes joined forces with hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg to host the 5th annual Athletes vs. Cancer celebrity football game.
Brian Custer Knows How to Knockout Prostate Cancer
July 4, 2018
Custer uses his experiences to bring awareness of prostate cancer and how to prevent it. He has partnered up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to share his story.
Better Habits Can Greatly Lower Cancer Risk Among African Americans
August 10, 2017
Diet may be one of the biggest risk factors in developing cancer