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NCCU & UNC partnered to promote health and wellness in Black communities and to improve cancer awareness, prevention, and access to resources.

Healthy diet, stress management, and physical activity are additional areas of interest addressed on our page.

09/29/2025

💜 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮💜
Did you know that Multiple Myeloma is the most common blood cancer among Black Americans? It occurs more than twice as often compared to other racial or ethnic groups. This form of cancer starts in the white blood cells in your bone marrow, which play a vital role in fighting infections.

**Watch for these symptoms**: fatigue (excessive tiredness), bone pain, frequent infections, and unexplained weight loss, which are often mistaken for other illnesses or just signs of aging.

While there's currently no cure, great strides in treatment are allowing many to live longer and more fulfilling lives.

Get more valuable information from BlackDoctor.org at this link: bit.ly/4nOOXYK

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09/28/2025

🥗 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆. 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿.💪
While no single food can “prevent” cancer, many foods can help lower your risk! Check out the list of the top cancer-fighting foods from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).

🚫 Foods to limit: Processed meats (hot dogs, bacon), red meats (beef, pork), sugary drinks, and too much alcohol can raise cancer risk.

✅ Easy ways to eat more cancer-fighting foods:
• Toss broccoli or cauliflower into your meals
• Choose brown rice or whole-wheat bread
• Add beans or lentils to soups, salads, or sides
• Snack on fruit, nuts, or berries instead of candy

✅ It’s not about perfection—just balance and variety!
• Foods That Fight Cancer and Foods to Steer Clear of: bit.ly/46Jg6FO
• 12 Ingredients that Help Fight Cancer - BlackDoctor.org: bit.ly/4mKIDk9

💡 Save this post for meal ideas and tag a friend interested in healthy eating!

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09/26/2025

🌟 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮 🌟
Maressa is a 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿. Here she shares her emotional cancer journey, how she faced relapse, and why she’s passionate about spreading hope and awareness.

Her courage and commitment remind us of the importance of having support, finding accurate info, and keeping the conversation going. No one fights alone! bit.ly/3KmmuLw 💜

09/26/2025

𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent lymphoma, you can lower your risk and protect your health! Stay active, eat well, and avoid smoking to help keep your immune system strong.

With lymphoma, warning signs are not always obvious, especially in its early stages. Watch for unexplained swelling of lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, fatigue, and itching. Talk to your doctor if you notice anything unusual.

There isn’t a routine screening test for lymphoma, but regular checkups and talking with your doctor about your risk factors can help catch it early.

Want to learn more? Check out the American Cancer Society:
* Finding Lymphoma Early: bit.ly/4mGn5oS
* Lymphoma Prevention: bit.ly/46GW8LJ

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09/26/2025

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄
The causes of lymphoma are not fully understood. But certain risk factors have been identified that increase your chances of developing Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) or Hodgkin lymphoma (HL).

⚠️ Risk factors include:
◾ A weakened immune system (from conditions like HIV or medications after an organ transplant)
◾ Family history of lymphoma
◾ Age (NHL is more common in older adults, while HL often affects young adults)
◾ Exposure to certain infections (like Epstein-Barr virus)
◾ Prior radiation or chemotherapy treatment

Having these risk factors doesn’t mean you’ll develop lymphoma—but being aware helps you stay on top of your health! Ask your doctor about your personal risk. 💙💚

Learn more about risk factors for lymphoma here: bit.ly/4nUdls1

09/25/2025

💚 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💚
Lymphoma is a diverse group of cancers that develop in white blood cells within the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system, or its infection-fighting network. There are two main types of lymphoma:

𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮 (𝗡𝗛𝗟)
🔹 More than 80,000 cases diagnosed each year
🔹 Can develop anywhere lymph tissue is found — lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, digestive tract, even the brain or skin
🔹 May spread slowly or aggressively
🔹 Affects all ages: over half of cases are 65+, but also seen in kids, teens & young adults

𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮 (𝗛𝗟)
🔹 Rare — fewer than 9,000 cases annually
🔹 Often starts in lymph nodes in the chest, neck, or underarms
🔹 Most common in young adults (20s) & teens (15–19), with another rise after 55
🔹 Average age at diagnosis: 39

📖 Learn more about NHL: bit.ly/3IE0qLQ
📖 Overview of HL: bit.ly/4nKIpKB

(Statistics from Blood Cancer United formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

09/24/2025

💚 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮?
This short video from the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center offers a clear overview of lymphoma, including its various types and early warning signs. bit.ly/4dczkEM

💬 Share this post to help others learn the signs and raise awareness!

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09/24/2025

🩸 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 = 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝!
This month, we celebrate the more than 1 million people in the U.S. living with or in remission from blood cancer. We support their caregivers and families, and the researchers who work tirelessly to find better ways to prevent, detect, and treat these cancers to help patients live longer.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: “𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲.” Early signs can be easily missed, such as fatigue (excessive tiredness or weakness), night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, easy bruising, or frequent infections. (Share to help others catch symptoms earlier and get the care they need.)✨

Although there are more than 100 types of blood cancers, the most common are 𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮, 𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮. These cancers start in the bone marrow, where blood cells are produced, or in the lymph nodes, the body's germ-fighting immune system.
Cancer cells eventually crowd out normal blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body, fight infections, and help control bleeding.

Leukemia is the most common blood cancer in children. Lymphoma and myeloma are more common in adults, and the risk goes up with age.

Learn more at this site: bit.ly/4nofL2q

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09/21/2025

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆, 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀!
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring! These flavorful, easy dinners are perfect for busy nights.

Browse Food Network’s updated collection of 100+ family-friendly recipes—featuring fresh herbs, lean meats, light pastas, and plenty of colorful veggies. 🥦

Find recipes and inspiration here: bit.ly/3VYzzwX

09/20/2025

🌙𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗱𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!🌙
Missed your workout today? No worries! This 10-minute evening routine is just what you need. Get moving about an hour after dinner or before bed—burn fat, sleep better, and wake up feeling amazing! bit.ly/4gBvHeY

Save this post, tag a friend, and come back tomorrow night to keep your streak going!✨

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OUTREACH4HEALTH is a project developed by North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center to educate and engage African Americans in activities to increase cancer prevention knowledge, reduce cancer-related risk factors, and improve access to life-saving information and resources. As part of a multidimensional strategy to reach minority populations, this project will use technology and social media, accessible by smartphone, to promote culturally appropriate messaging to decrease cancer health disparities and to support behavioral changes key to cancer prevention in Communities of Color.

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