National Black Family
Cancer Awareness Week
June 15-21, 2023
#BlackFamCan
#EngagingTheGenerations
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
#FamilyFirst
When credibility is questioned, patient care may be compromised. Olenga Anabui speaks about this fundamental challenge in #racialdisaparities in cancer care.
#BlackFamCan #LookDeeper
According to the American Cancer Society, 'Black people have the highest death rate & shortest survival of any ethnic group in the US.' This startling statistic is why National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week (June 15-21) is so important. To participate on sm, use #BlackFamCan
Advocacy is about more than raising awareness for Wanza Delaney, Associate Director, Manufacturing & Packaging Documentation. Swipe to learn her personal story & why she encourages everyone this #BlackFamCan to be an advocate for their or their loved one’s health
Proud to support this year’s National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, a week dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness around cancer within one of the most vulnerable segments of the US population. Learn more about the week here: bit.ly/3N0VL4C #BlackFamCan
Black individuals with cancer participate in #ClinicalTrials at lower rates than White individuals. This National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, we’re spreading awareness and the need for #HealthEquity in clinical trials. #BlackFamCan (U.S. FDA)
Panel discussion for #BlackFamCan w/ Sydney Beeman (The Gathering Place), local survivor Melvin Hodge & thriver Andrea Mitchell, WKYC 3News anchor Danielle Wiggins, and moderated by Alan Nevel from @metrohealth Chief Diversity and HR Officer. TY Kristina Austin (She/Her)! Case Comp Cancer Ctr
Day 3 and hat #3 at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium! So many impactful encounters, poster sessions, and conversations while being stylish! SABCS
#SABCS23 #bcsm #breastcancerresearch #breastcancersurvivor #AYAcancer #blackfamcan #vintagestyle
This week is National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week. Talk with your family and learn about their health history and make sure family members who are eligible get screened for #lungcancer . Learn about screening eligibility visiting bit.ly/43WzeNg
#BlackFamCan #LCSM
Today's #BlackFamCan focus is 'Bring cutting edge research to patients and communities.' Hear how PanCAN Grantee Dr. Nicolette Rodriguez aims to improve #pancreaticcancer outcomes in Black & Latino/a/x communities through her study REGENERATE. Learn more pcan.at/7op3bg
Deaths from uterine cancer are rising in the United States, and are highest among non-Hispanic Black women, according to a 2022 study led by NCI researchers. cancer.gov/news-events/pr… #BlackFamCan #HealthDisparities
Black pediatric brain cancer patients experience the lowest five-year survival of any racial and ethnic group. To raise awareness of the obstacles patient families face when accessing quality cancer treatment, we're joining the U.S. FDA's FDA Oncology in recognizing #BlackFamCan .
We support LUNGevity Foundation’s #NoOneMissed campaign this #NationalBlackFamilyCancerAwarenessWeek as they work to combat disparities that Black Americans face in the #lungcancer community. Learn about their efforts in closing this care gap: no1missed.org/3MAHUmM #LCSM #BlackFamCan
You mean so much to your family. Be sure to schedule and complete your recommended #cancerscreenings .
#BlackFamCan #FathersDay2023 #MensHealth
What a great panel for a conversation on cancer screenings and how we can bridge gaps. Shout out Randy Vince Jr. , Waverly Willis, Petrina Patterson !@UHhospitals #BlackFamCan
Many Black Americans face disparities in #lungcancer care. #NoOneMissed is working to close this gap & ensure all #NSCLC patients can access #biomarker testing. Learn about the campaign and find resources: no1missed.org/3OjrSPy #BlackFamCan #LCSM
National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, June 15-21 aims to marshal community-based stakeholders to build knowledge surrounding cancer clinical trial participation and minority population specimen donations to national genomic databases for cancer research. #BlackFamCan
“Engaging the Generations” for Juneteenth Holiday Weekend and Father’s Day. Colorectal cancer screening helps save lives. #BlackFamCan #Juneteenth
