GIVE A HAT & WARM A HEART!
GIVE A HAT & WARM A HEART!
OUR MISSION is supporting cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We provide supportive services to underserved communities comprised of low-income patients.
OUR FOCUS is to bring awareness to health disparities among uninsured families who can’t afford quality care. Having access to affordable healthcare is essential for individuals dia
OUR MISSION is supporting cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We provide supportive services to underserved communities comprised of low-income patients.
OUR FOCUS is to bring awareness to health disparities among uninsured families who can’t afford quality care. Having access to affordable healthcare is essential for individuals diagnosed with cancer and more likely to face financial toxicity due to treatment.
OUR COMMITMENT is to serve as a community resource distributed through a network of volunteers, in partnership with service agencies and referral programs.
According to American Cancer Society Reports 2024 Facts & Figures, over the past thirty years, the U.S. has seen a remarkable decline in cancer mortality, saving approximately 4 million lives thanks to significant strides in smoking cessation, early cancer detection, and advanced treatments. However, in 2024, the country faces an alarm
According to American Cancer Society Reports 2024 Facts & Figures, over the past thirty years, the U.S. has seen a remarkable decline in cancer mortality, saving approximately 4 million lives thanks to significant strides in smoking cessation, early cancer detection, and advanced treatments. However, in 2024, the country faces an alarming increase in cancer cases, with new diagnoses expected to exceed 2 million. This surge, driven by prostate, breast, endometrial, pancreatic, kidney, and melanoma cancers, threatens to undermine the progress made in reducing cancer deaths.
Persistent disparities in cancer outcomes among racial and ethnic groups remain a significant concern, with Black and American Indian populations experiencing higher mortality rates. Additionally, the LGBTQ+ community faces potential disparities in cancer incidence and outcomes. However, comprehensive analysis is hindered by limited available data.
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By: Mayo Clinic Staff
You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very real. Both men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most after being diagnosed with canc
By: Mayo Clinic Staff
You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very real. Both men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most after being diagnosed with cancer.
For many, hair loss is a symbol to the world that you have cancer. If you aren't comfortable sharing this information with others, you may fear this side effect more than other chemotherapy complications. Talking to your cancer care team about your concerns and preparing for the possibility of hair loss may help you cope with this difficult side effect of treatment.
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