Asbestos in Pop Culture: Unveiling Its Cultural Depictions and Impact Lights, camera… asbestos? Although it may not be the most glamorous subject, asbestos has surprisingly carved out a space for itself in pop culture. Beyond its infamous role in industrial…
August 1st is recognized globally as World Lung Cancer Day. The day is centered around urging the public to learn about the risk factors for the disease and highlighting the importance of early detection through regular lung cancer screenings. While…
Raising Awareness: Understanding Sarcoma & Bone Cancer July is recognized as National Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing attention to a group of cancers that often go unnoticed. Sarcoma is sometimes referred to as the…
June is recognized as National Cancer Survivor Month as well as National Cancer Survivor Day – which is celebrated on June 4th. According to the American Cancer Society, as of January 2022, an estimated 18.1 million cancer survivors are living…
The American Association for Cancer Research has designated May as National Cancer Research Month. The month is a time to highlight the importance of lifesaving research to the millions of people around the world affected by cancer. Due to advances…
Mesothelioma Symptoms: An Overview Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, develops primarily as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers. This cancer typically affects the mesothelial cells lining the lungs, abdomen, or heart. The latency period between asbestos…
April is recognized as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 19,000 esophageal cancer cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Esophageal cancer is the cancer of the tube that runs from the…
The month of March is recognized as Myeloma Awareness Month. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that is important for a healthy immune system. Over time, myeloma cells…
