SAN DIEGO — Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn says he has cancer in a salivary gland. He told The San Diego Union-Tribune the cancer was discovered last month and he faces seven to eight weeks of treatment – radiation five times a week and chemotherapy once a week. “The doctors have told me they […]

On Thursday, September 16th, Dr. MaLinda Prince Sapp’s life will be celebrated during her homegoing service at Resurrection Life Church (located at 5100 Ivanrest Avenue SW, Grandville, MI 49418-2358). This church holds special significance for the Sapp family, because it’s where Sapp’s husband Marvin recorded his last two albums which were very successful: “Thirsty” and […]

This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 05-1556) has important information about breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer…

What changes can you make to reduce your breast cancer risk or ease your treatment? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps…

For African-American men, the chances of developing prostate cancer are increased if a sister has breast cancer, according to a study by researchers at the…

The incidence of breast cancer in the United States dropped precipitously in 2003, and new research suggests the downward trend was the result of millions…

(BlackDoctor.org) — Breast cancer prevention studies are clinical trials (research studies conducted with people) that explore ways of reducing the risk, or chance, of developing…

(BlackDoctor.org) — Women get breast cancer when cells in the breast don’t grow right and a tumor forms. Getting a mammogram (x-ray of the breast)…

(BlackDoctor.org) — A woman’s hormone levels normally change throughout her life for a variety of reasons, and these hormonal changes can lead to changes in…

VIA DCIST: DCRTV.com is reporting that legendary sportscaster George Michael, who was well-known nationally for his syndicated program “The George Michael Sports Machine,” and beloved in D.C. for his work with NBC4/WRC, has passed away at the age of 70. Michael had been battling cancer for two years. A Channel 4 reporter confirmed the news […]