October 11-17th is Black in Cancer Week! Co-founded this year by Dr. Henry J. Henderson (@DrHJHenderson) and Sigourney Bell (@siggs28), Black in Cancer Week is focused on “strengthening networks and highlighting Black Excellence in cancer research and medicine.” We are taking this week to highlight some articles written by our Black contributors and share the work of the Black in Cancer movement on our social media pages. We will also be sharing posts in the coming weeks to support #BlackInCancer, and will close out the month with an interview with Dr. Henderson and Ms. Bell about their work.
We encourage our readers to go check out #BlackInCancer on Twitter or Instagram to learn more about the incredible research being done by and for Black people. The week is broken down into themes by day:
- Sunday, October 11th: #BlackInCancerRollCall
Find new cancer researchers to follow and learn more about their research
Register here: tinyurl.com/BICRollCall
- Monday, October 12th: #WhyBlackInCancer
Learn why cancer researchers get involved in advocacy
Register here: tinyurl.com/WhyBIC
- Tuesday, October 13th: #TheCancerPipeline
Learn how to get involved in cancer research and how we can work to diversify the field
Register here: tinyurl.com/CancerPipeline
- Wednesday, October 14th: #CancerFacts
Learn facts about cancer and bust some stubborn myths
Register here: tinyurl.com/EvadingMyths
- Thursday, October 15th: #CancerDisparities
Learn about the disparities in cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival, and prevention in the Black community
Register here: tinyurl.com/BICDisparities
- Friday, October 16th: #CancerSelfCare
How can we work cancer prevention into everyday life?
Register here: tinyurl.com/BICSelfCare
- Saturday, October 17th: #MyCancerHero
Highlight the inspiring work of cancer researchers, doctors, and advocates
Register here: tinyurl.com/MyCancerHero
Please go to BlackinCancer.com to find out more about this movement and the many, many organizers involved in getting it off the ground, and visit @BlackInCancer and follow #BlackinCancer on Twitter or Instagram to follow the discussion!
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