Cancer

Former Congresswoman Mia Love Pens ‘Living Wish’ Letter to America

In early March, Love’s daughter revealed that the former Utah congresswoman is no longer responding to brain cancer treatment.
03/20/2025

Dwyane Wade Recalls Being ‘Scared’ During His Cancer Surgery

The Miami Heat legend said he was known to be “the strong one” before his kidney cancer diagnosis.
03/12/2025
Alarming Risks of Synthetic Hair

Hidden Dangers in Braiding Hair: Study Finds Carcinogens in Popular Brands

Consumer Reports tested ten synthetic braiding hair brands and found cancer-causing chemicals in all of them.
03/03/2025

Lloyd Reveals Why He Shaved His Head

During the Miami stop of Usher’s tour, Lloyd shared that he shaved his head to support his aunt, who has cancer.
12/19/2024

Report: Black Americans Still More Likely To Die From Cancer

African Americans have higher odds to lose their lives to breast and prostate cancer than Whites.
01/16/2024

NBC Correspondent Antonia Hylton Reveals Rare Cancer Diagnosis

“I learned a really important lesson at 30 to listen to myself and to put myself first.”
12/01/2023

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Tamron Little Reminds Us Of The Importance of Self Advocacy

She was diagnosed with this rare form of cancer in 2007.
11/12/2023

FDA To Ban Formaldehyde In Hair Straighteners Used By Black Women

The agency has long known that the chemical can increase the risk of developing cancer.
10/18/2023

Say Her Name: Remembering Marcy Borders, An Unsung Hero of the 9/11 Attacks

Caught in the middle of one of the worst days in American history on Sept. 11, 2001, Borders fought to have a life beyond the “dust lady” moniker that almost defined her.
09/11/2023

Being An Advocate Helped This Woman Overcome Her Stage III Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

Listening to your body is an important key to advocating for your health.
09/05/2023

Black Men Have Lowest Melanoma Survival Rate, Study Shows

The report revealed that Black men have a survival rate of 52% after attracting melanoma.
08/09/2023