The American Cancer Society’s annual survey shows cancer trends are shifting according to a new study released this month.
The influencer leaves behind her husband and two children. Our prayers go out to her family.
The medical community has high hopes for what this could mean for cervical cancer rates moving forward.
Ciara has teamed up with the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) and Project Health Equality for the #CervingConfidence campaign
It's currently Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and considering that mortality rates for Black women for the disease are much higher than white women, we shouldn't procrastinate to get our visits lined up, even during a pandemic.
Our first inclination is usually to dive into the unpredictable world wide web for answers, but it's far better to consult a certified expert when there's an abnormality.
The American Cancer Society's decision to make cervical cancer screenings even less frequent, less informative and have them begin at a later age could create significantly more harm for Black women.
You fear that you’ll now worry, forever. You’ll never walk into a pap smear feeling care-free again. It will no longer be just another thing you mark off on your to-do list. It will be a dark day each time.
What do you think? See what Dr. Renee has to say.
Got a question for Dr. Edionwe? Email us at editors@madamenoire.com.