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…
The name Thanksgiving is fitting, as the theme of the holiday is to do just that – give thanks. A mesothelioma or lung cancer diagnosis can be difficult any time of the year, but it can feel extremely difficult to…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Shedding Light on the Deadliest Cancer November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and funds for lung cancer research. This observance is crucial, as lung cancer remains the leading cause…
October is a month filled with celebrations surrounding the Navy. On October 13th, the Navy celebrates its birthday and on October 27th the country celebrates National Navy Day. But what’s the difference? Why do we have two separate holidays to…
October 2nd is National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day. The day is set aside to recognize the men and women who work hard to keep our public facilities in tip-top shape. Custodians act as our first line of defense against germs…
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…
