July is Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month Sarcomas are transformed cells of bone, cartilage, fat, muscle nervous system and vascular tissue. They are different than carcinomas which develop from the cells lining the surface of blood vessels and organs throughout the body. Sarcomas are much rarer in comparison to carcinomas. This rarity; however, often […]
August is Summer Sun Safety Month. Please look after yourself when outside in daylight hours. Stay in the shade, use sunscreen, and dress to protect yourself with hats, sunglasses and loose-fitting, long sleeve shirts. Limit your exposure to sun, especially from noon until sundown when the sun's rays are the strongest.
September is Childhood Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awarenesses Month. September is a time to honor, support and remember children affected by cancer and their families. Its ribbon is gold. Leukemia refers to a group of cancers often beginning in a patient's bone marrow creating a high number of underdeveloped white blood cells. […]