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Uterine cancer rates on the rise, with Black women affected the most

JADE JACKSON - March 6, 2024

Uterine cancer is one of the only cancers with mortality rates that have increased in the last four decades, surpassing ovarian cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

Opinion

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Killing the ‘Strong Black Woman’

CAMIKE JONES - October 5, 2023

Breast cancer is responsible for killing Black women at a higher rate than it does other races. But why? For far too long, Black women...

Health

Free skin cancer screenings offered locally

Guest Contributor - May 1, 2013

Skin cancer is a risk for many people. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is expected to be diagnosed in nearly 77,000 Americans...

Health

State’s cancer facts and figures released

Guest Contributor - April 27, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC) and the American Cancer Society has released the Indiana Cancer Facts and Figures 2012,...

Health

State’s cancer facts and figures released

Guest Contributor - April 27, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC) and the American Cancer Society has released the Indiana Cancer Facts and Figures 2012,...

Health

Cancer group looks for participants in national study

Guest Contributor - September 28, 2011

The American Cancer Society in Central Indiana has set a goal to enroll 1,000 Central Indiana residents in Cancer Prevention Study-3, a groundbreaking nationwide...

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