Cancer Matters, A Non-Profit Organization

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"Do the Right Thing"—and Show Up for the Right Conversations! This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending Delivering Democracy: A Dynamic Dialogue with the legendary Spike Lee—actor, producer, professor, and all-around truth-teller. The conversation was real, raw, and refreshingly unscripted, with Spike serving up wisdom like a seasoned storyteller—truth on one plate, humor on the side. It was a good day, filled with good company, deep insights, and the kind of dialogue that makes you think, laugh, and maybe even rethink. Grateful for the invite, the experience, and the reminder that the right conversations matter. Because in the words of Spike himself—always Do the Right Thing!

What an Incredible Learning Experience! Cancer Matters had the honor of attending the Fourth Annual Cancer Prevention and Control Workshop: Fostering Community-Clinical-Academic Partnerships! It was inspiring to learn about the community engagement efforts happening at the university and the many ways our communities and academic institutions can work together for better health outcomes. The room was filled with brilliant researchers and passionate speakers, all experts in their fields, sharing invaluable insights on cancer prevention, early detection, and community collaboration. The connections made and knowledge gained open doors to new opportunities for the communities we serve. Excited for what’s ahead! Let’s keep building stronger partnerships, healthier communities, and a future where cancer prevention and control is our priority. Thank you Dr. Koskan, Dr Sears, Dr. Burgess, Deputy Chief Miller of the Phoenix Fire Department, Tina Brown, Dana Doyle, Dr. Seetharaman, Dr. Corman, Dr. Adame and Dr. Carpenter.

Such an important conversation. Younger women are being diagnosed at higher rate. #CancerMatters

ZERO Prostate Cancer This is a Big Deal !! Early detection is important!! Thank you for all you do!! #CancerMatters

Wow !!! We had such an incredible, eye-opening conversation at Real Talk: A Conversation About Prostate Cancer—where no topic was off-limits, and great questions were raised. Understanding your family history and genetic risks can be the difference between early detection and late-stage diagnosis. Early screening saves lives! From urologists to oncologists, radiation therapists to geneticists to researchers, having the right team ensures the best treatment decisions for your journey. Hearing firsthand from survivors reinforced the importance of self-advocacy, regular screenings, and support networks. No one should go through a diagnosis alone. A huge thank you to our panel: a geneticist, an oncologist, a urologist, a research professor, a radiation therapist, dedicated advocates, and inspiring survivors. Your expertise and personal experiences provided valuable insight from every angle of the prostate cancer journey. To everyone who attended—thank you for showing up, engaging, and making prostate cancer awareness a priority. Let’s keep the conversation going! #ProstateCancerAwareness #RealTalk #ScreeningSavesLives #CancerMatters

Please continue to share and repost. With financial toxicity, confusion and information overload, having someone to help navigate is key. Thank you National Patient Advocate Foundation for providing such a needed and necessary resource. #CancerMatters

I write to honor you—the hands, hearts, and souls behind the food that nourishes us all. It is in the quiet hours, as the world still sleeps, that your dedication begins. From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., I had the privilege of meeting/screening many of you, standing shoulder-to-shoulder in appreciation, while you prepared for your day or returned from the fields, tools in hand, faces etched with the lines of a lifetime of labor. I gained a newfound respect for your tireless work and the important role you play in our lives. You are the heartbeat of our food system, and for that, I say thank you, thank you, thank you to the farmworkers that put food on our tables. #CancerMatters #ScreeningSavesLives

Because caregivers need caring too, I invite you to join the "Caring for the Cancer Caregiver" Seminar. It offers excellent tools, resources, and support. Please consider attending either in person or on Zoom if you are available. #CancerMatters

We are working with the Arizona Cancer Coalition , who has an objective to increase HPV vaccines, which can prevent almost ALL cervical cancers. This initiative involves women AND men because men are carriers of HPV. #CancerMatters #CervicalCancer Screening Saves Lives !!!!!