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Happy Emancipation Day Bahamas!

Happy International Women's Day!!
Today is a day to celebrate all of the Moms, friends, daughters, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, nieces & granddaughters in your life.

Kindly take note of our office hours for the upcoming holiday.

There is always something to be thankful for.Happy Thanksgiving from Cancer Surgery Bahamas .

Stakeholder relationships are important in improving access and quality of healthcare. Regional governments recognize the importance of taking the lead! Thank you to the President of Guyana for such a engaging discussion about healthcare for CARICOM countries.

This month is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. Ladies, what do you do to minimize the risk of cancer?
A. I have a healthy lifestyle
B. I periodically visit a health care provider
C. I do not smoke or drink alcohol
D. All of the above

The Cancer Society is happy to announce that our new Breast Cancer Awareness Polos, which start at $35 and run from XS to 2XL, have ARRIVED and are available for purchase!

By purchasing and wearing these stylish polos, you can support and give hope to those battling Breast Cancer!

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The Bahamas has the 14th highest ranking for prostate cancer in the world, and according to current statistics, one in six Bahamian men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, underscoring the need for more accessible screenings.

In an effort to increase early detection of this deadly disease, Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group, along with The Cancer Society of The Bahamas, are holding FREE Prostate Screening Clinics for men 40 years old and older, which will occur during the last two Tuesdays and Thursdays in September at various government clinics throughout New Providence and include PSA Blood Testing and Digital Examinations.

Kindly note that registration begins at 6 p.m., and clinics end at 9 p.m.

July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. According to Mayo Clinic, Sarcoma is the general term for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissues. There are more than 70 different types of Sarcomas. Sarcoma type cancers are not common, and they have a high mortality rate. It is important to be aware of any new lumps on your body and to receive frequent screenings to catch Sarcomas in the early stages.

Read more here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../symptoms-causes/syc-20351048

Doctors Hospital congratulates Dr Wesley P. Francis on becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

"Nurses are the heart of healthcare" Be kind to nurses and respect their work. They leave their family just to be with us during our tough times.

Happy International Nurses Day 2023

Successful treatment of oral, head, and neck cancer depends on early detection. Knowing and recognizing the signs can save your life.

Natera Oncology on LinkedIn: #ctdna #crcawareness #genetictesting #signatera Did you know? The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 26 for women. testing can help monitor for cancer…

Natera Oncology on LinkedIn: CRC Survivor Trevor's Signatera Story "Part of becoming an empowered patient is about being proactive...It puts me in a position of strength." - Trevor, colorectal cancer survivor, Signatera…

At ACHE conference in Chicago, focusing on healthcare leadership and quality. Transformative Leadership in healthcare is crucial!

Symptoms of colon cancer appear later in the disease, which may be too advanced to treat. These symptoms include:
• Change in bowel movement
• Blood in the stool
• Persistent abdominal discomfort like cramps, gas, or pain
• Unexplained weight loss

Join us in honoring Black History Month by celebrating one of the leaders of colon cancer screening: Dr. Kenneth Forde.

Dr. Forde was an early visionary in colon cancer screening and awareness, and his work with Katie Couric in 2000's brought colon cancer screening to the spotlight.

Read our blog about Dr. Forde here 👉 https://coloncancercoalition.org/2023/02/23/dr-kenneth-forde/

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. It serves as a reminder to take all of the necessary precautions to live a cancer-free life.

There are many who are diagnosed with cancer every year, and 1/3 of people will have cancer in their lifetime.

Thanks to research, however, there are 18 million cancer survivors living with, through, and beyond it.

Free Clinic to be held in Harbour Isl., Lower Bogue and Spanish Wells this Saturday, February 18th. We urge the public to take advantage of these free clinics!

February is a very important month. It is National Cancer Prevention Month.

World Cancer Day is aimed at uniting the world’s population in the global fight against cancer. These observations and initiatives serve to increase awareness.

February is also Gallbladder and Bile Duct cancer awareness.
Symptoms of both gallbladder and bile duct cancer include yellowing of the skin and/or the whites of the eyes (jaundice), abdominal pain, and fever. In addition, gallbladder cancer symptoms include nausea and vomiting, bloating, and lumps in the abdomen.

Help bring attention for the important month of February Cancer awareness.

Cervical cancer was once one of the most common form of cancer .However,the cervical cancer death rate dropped significantly with the increased use of the Pap test. Starting at age 21, regular Pap tests screen for pre-cancers that can lead to cervical cancer. You can also protect your children by taking them to get the HPV vaccine around age 11 or 12.