Are you living with cancer and wondering what you can do to improve your chances of surviving and healing? For 41 years, I have worked with women and men who have had many different cancers. I have seen miracles, cures, remissions, and relapses. I have a passion for prevention, … [Read more...] about Aurelie Catherine Cormier RN MS ANP-BC, Founder/ Chief Wellness Officer at W.E.L.L.N.E.S.S.© Parenting
Archives for January 2021
Teens and Young Adults
Allyson Whitney Foundation, Inc Provides young adult cancer patients with ‘Life Interrupted Grants™' to ease their financial burdens so that they can concentrate their energy on healing. For U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 36 years of age who are currently undergoing treatment or recently … [Read more...] about Teens and Young Adults
Native Americans
American Indian Cancer Foundation The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is a national non-profit organization that was established to address the tremendous cancer inequities faced by Native communities. AICAF is Native-governed; its board members and employees have an array of experience … [Read more...] about Native Americans
LGBTQIA
Quick facts 1 million. The number of LGBTQ+ cancer survivors in the country today (National LGBT Cancer Network, 2020) 7 types of cancer disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ people, including anal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, … [Read more...] about LGBTQIA
Latinas and Latinos
Circulo de Vida In the field of cancer, many of the inroads to increasing language-specific psychosocial support in the San Francisco Bay Area can be directly attributed to Círculo de Vida Cancer Support and Resource Center. Founded in 1992, Círculo de Vida is the first successful Spanish-language … [Read more...] about Latinas and Latinos
African Americans
Black people have higher mortality rates than white people across most diseases. Black people have the highest death rate for cancer overall. Black people are more likely than white people to be diagnosed with female breast, lung, and colorectal cancers at a late stage. Black men are more … [Read more...] about African Americans
Children and Families
Adam’s Angels Ministry 979 836 0955 Provides care and comfort through physical, emotional, financial and spiritual support. We take our name ‘Angels’ seriously as we assist those in need and band with others who join our efforts in the crusade against childhood cancer. Alex’s Lemonade … [Read more...] about Children and Families
Asian Americans
Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training A national cancer awareness research and training infrastructure intended to address and reduce cancer health disparities by conducting community-based participatory education, training, and research by, for, and with the Asian … [Read more...] about Asian Americans