As people continue to grieve the shocking loss of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died at 43 after a private, four-year battle with colon cancer, others are sharing their personal experiences with the devastating disease and advocating for more public awareness.
The recent passing of Chadwick Boseman, the actor most popularly known for his role in “Black Panther,” left many people stunned by the news of his colon cancer diagnosis at such a young age.
ESSENCE spoke with gastroenterologist Darrell M. Gray II and Stand Up to Cancer’s Health Equity Committee member and radiation oncologist Karen Winkfield about what Black people need to know about colon cancer—including symptoms, risks, diagnosis and treatment.
Practicing sun safety throughout the year will give you the best chance of reducing your risk of skin cancer, which is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with 1 in 5 people facing a skin cancer diagnosis before the age of 70.
In light of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a leading SUTC doctor on the latest research and key warning signs.
Bristol Myers Squibb awarded a $5 million grant to Stand Up To Cancer for research and education efforts to achieve health equity for underserved patients with lung cancer.
The MAGENTA study recruited nearly 4,000 patients from across the U.S. Since participants were not cancer patients walking into a clinic, a different recruitment method would have to be used.
With Stand Up To Cancer, he hopes to increase diversity in this field so all patients can benefit equally from potential cancer treatments.
