Mesothelioma Awareness Month 2025 September is Mesothelioma Awareness Month. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of certain organs including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and reproductive organs. It is called mesothelioma because it is cancer of the mesothelium. The mesothelium covers various organs in the body protecting them and allowing organs to move against […]
Immunotherapy Month 2025
Immunotherapy Month 2025 June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month. Immunotherapy is an umbrella term describing multiple treatments that activate different parts of the immune system through different distinct strategies but share the same basic idea: harnessing and boosting the body’s natural ability to recognize and fight cancer through immunity. The immune system is a good candidate […]
Cancer Survivors Month 2025
Cancer Survivors Month 2025 June is National Cancer Survivors Month. People are considered cancer survivors from the time of their first diagnosis and are considered one for the rest of their life. As of January 2022, there are approximately 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, which is around 5.4 percent of the population. […]
National Cancer Research Month 2025
National Cancer Research Month 2025 May is National Cancer Research Month. Cancer research is a vital part of the cancer treatment process. Without research, we would not have the medical breakthroughs or the treatments that we have available today. It is important to research hard to treat cancers like mesothelioma because without research, they will […]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2025 April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The esophagus is the narrow tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. All fluids and nutrients must pass through the cylinder to reach the stomach to start the digestive process. In adults, the esophagus is around 11-13 inches long […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2025 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum. The colon and rectum make up the large intestine (large bowel), which is part of the digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal system. Most of the large intestine is made up of the colon, […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month November serves as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, shining a light on the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Responsible for more fatalities than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined, lung cancer impacts thousands of lives each year. The significance of raising awareness, fostering understanding of risk […]
The Importance of Raising Awareness – Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024
The Importance of Raising Awareness – Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024 Mesothelioma Awareness Day is observed annually on September 26, serving as a platform to educate the public about the dangers of asbestos exposure, promote early detection for mesothelioma, and support research efforts aimed at developing more effective treatments. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer […]
Cancer Survivors Month
Cancer Survivors Month June is Cancer Survivors Month. People are considered cancer survivors from the time of their first diagnosis and are considered one for the rest of their life. As of January 2022, there are approximately 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, which is around 5.4 percent of the population. The amount […]
Cancer Immunotherapy Month
Cancer Immunotherapy Month June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month. Immunotherapy is a unique set of treatments for cancer that harness the power of the immune system to fight and kill cancer cells. The immune system is a good candidate for treating cancer because part of its daily function is to detect and destroy abnormal cells. It […]