The Cancer Journey
Read on for the mosaic of people involved in the fight against cancer and learn how their contributions are bringing us one step closer to ending cancer for all.
Joining the Fight Against Cancer is as Easy as 1-2-3
From monitoring your own risk, to taking precautionary health measures in your home, to investing your time and support into your community, there are ways to stand up to cancer right here in Philly.
Sharing Our Stories
Meet the Community Impact Reporter Who Faced Breast Cancer Twice
Finding the Light
Jillian Schlueter, 27, seems uniquely able to stare down the worst experiences and find something of value to bring back. Despite expressing her concerns about […]
Prevent and Recover
The work of Dr. Erika Rees-Punia, a physical activity researcher at the American Cancer Society, is the central piece of the HEALED Movement, which encourages […]
Putting Philly to the Test
The pandemic caused screening rates to drop sharply: Breast cancer screenings dropped by 87 percent in April 2020. Screening for colon cancer, which like breast […]
Women Take the Lead
Seventeen-year-old Atoishy Dayve has loved science since she was little. Surrounded by the impacts of cancer in her community growing up, she felt drawn to […]
Answering the Call
When disaster strikes a nation, whether natural or man-made, survival becomes the biggest priority: getting primary or urgent care to the injured, finding beds for […]
Listen to Your Body
Brande Plotnick has always been in close touch with her wellness. Her relationship with her body has consistently been one defined by care and respect—for […]