Breast Cancer Awareness Month: More Than Just “Thinking Pink”
2020 has been a year of constant change and adaptations, one thing remains the same and that is October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In my work line, October is one of the busiest times for us with the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program (LBCHP). Although our program shares its mission on the importance of Breast Cancer awareness year-round, […]
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Means There’s Never Been A Better Time to Quit Smoking
If you’re a smoker, we know you probably want to quit. According to a 2020 Surgeon General’s report on the subject, almost 70% of smokers do. And over half of you even tried to quit last year. That’s because you know all the reasons why you should: tobacco (along with obesity) causes heart disease, several types of cancer, stroke, diabetes, […]
Continue ReadingHaving Cancer In A Pandemic World
Living life with cancer is already a pandemic for us patients, and even our allies and support system. We isolate, we avoid places and people because a cold, the flu, an accident, among other things, can take our lives faster than cancer. We are ALWAYS at high risk. What’s the difference with COVID-19? For me, it’s the news, social media, […]
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