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According to the Office of Minority Health, African American men are 60% more likely to have liver cancer than white men. Additionally, African American women face a 30% greater risk of dying from liver cancer compared to white women. Let’s reduce systemic inequalities and promote health equity in this https://lnkd.in/dxf2zAy #manhattanmedicalarts #BlackHistoryMonth #HealthEquity #SystemicInequality #MinorityHealthDisparities #LiverCancerAwareness #HealthDisparity #RacialHealthGap #PromoteEquity #AddressingDisparities #HealthcareJustice

International Childhood Cancer Day 💛🎗️ Childhood cancer remains a significant global health concern, affecting approximately 280,000 children aged 0-19 years each year. While more than 80% of children with cancer in high-income countries achieve a cure, this rate drops to around 20% in many low- and middle-income nations, leading to profound consequences such as loss of lives, economic hardship, and exacerbated inequalities. Despite notable advancements in cancer prevention, treatment, and diagnosis, it's crucial to underscore the journey that lies ahead 🏥🌟 #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay #ChildhoodCancerAwareness

Be proactive with your health, learn, and spread the word about #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth • Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. The cervical cancer death rate has dropped by more than half since the mid-1970s because of prevention and screening, although rates have stabilized in recent years. The death rate in Black women and Native American women is about 65% higher than in White women. • Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44, with the average age being 50. It rarely develops in women younger than 20. - Source: American Cancer Society The Family Planning Program at the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. can schedule a pap smear as a screening tool for #cervicalcancer in women. Your health matters – call us today at 716-986-9199 to schedule an appointment. New patients and walk-ins welcome. #PreventionIsKey

Ovarian cancer is a challenging disease, and for non-Hispanic White women, survival rates are 40-42%. However, for Black women, survival rates are even lower at 29-31%, and there are many factors contributing to this discrepancy, from unconscious bias to hospital system factors to insurance coverage and incidences of comorbidities. I spoke with DocWire News recently to discuss the health disparities faced by Black women with ovarian cancer and the screening options and symptoms that women can look out for to proactively look out for their health. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/etf5pPMG #Health #Healthcare #Cancer

Although having children may not be in everyone’s future regardless of cancer, for some, it’s the lack of choice that is the most difficult to cope with. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to feel, but give yourself the time to process the feelings you have. Speak to your health care team and find ways to build your support network. As difficult as it can be to remember, there are people out there who want to help. CancerCare offers resources and support to help people with cancer and their loved ones manage fertility issues. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRECxMsc #CancerCare80

🎗️ Childhood Cancer Awareness Day 🎗️  Today we honour the LITTLE heroes 💪 facing BIG challenges 💛✨ #Paediatriccancer inequalities are striking across Europe and much more needs to be done: 🔹 More research and data collection is necessary to understand the context and causes of these disparities. 🔹Immediate and long-term impacts of #childhoodcancer, should be addressed and incorporated into national #patient and #survivor support initiatives. 🔹Social and financial support should be provided for families and carers who face struggles related to the affordability of treatments and palliative care. WHERE you live should NOT determine IF you live‼ #ChildhoodCancerDay #closethecaregap #euhealth #cancerawareness #cancerprevention

Cancer is a significant risk at any age. Did you know according to WHO, that more than 9 million women are diagnosed with cancer every year globally. It makes sense then that majority of Discovery Life's Severe Illness and Disability Claims are cancer-related. Ensure you’re covered correctly. Don’t wait till it’s too late. Contact us today for peace of mind and professional Life and Financial planning: https://bit.ly/4dEEg6z #PeaceOfMindForHer #SmartWithHeart #FinancialPlanning #PogirGroup #Womenshealth

It's Lymphedema Awareness Month, and we're here to shed some light on what it's all about. This month isn't just about raising awareness; it's about coming together as a community - those living with lymphedema, healthcare heroes, and advocacy groups - to show support and understanding. Living with lymphedema isn't easy. It's about dealing with swelling, discomfort, and sometimes even pain. And did you know, it affects millions worldwide? Yep, that's a lot of people. Whether it's due to genetics or health issues like cancer treatment, lymphedema can hit anyone. But here's the thing - together, we can make a difference. Let's spread some knowledge, offer support, and bring a little hope to those facing lymphedema. 💙 #LymphedemaAwarenessMonth #togetherwecandomore #edema #bloodclotawareness #lymphedema #lipedema #varicoseveintreatment #legswelling

The American Cancer Society (ACS) believes everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. That belief guides the ACS to conduct and support research to help understand cancer inequalities and create strategies for overcoming them. Thanks to partners like our 2024 Health Equity Sponsor, Back of House Concepts, we are able to fund research that is crucial to eliminating health disparities. Over the past several decades, there has been progress in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment in the United States. And that’s lead to overall declines in cancer death rates. Yet, people of color, with lower socioeconomic status, and living in rural areas have not benefited equitably from these advances. The reason is racism and discrimination along with other social determinants of health that lead to both social inequities and discriminatory policies. Together, they are significant root causes of health disparities. Learn more about what we are doing to around health equity here: https://lnkd.in/gY3U6VhX. #makingstrides #makingstridesseattle #seattlestrides #cancerresearch #sponsor #cancerscreeningsaveslives #cancerreasearch #healthequity #iloveyougetscreened