New blood tests that identify cancer in its initial stages may save many lives.

I hold a biology degree, but my understanding of cancer was, well, quite limited. Life, however, threw me into a deep dive. Back in 2019, while pursuing my master’s in Huntsville, I started experiencing intense leg pain. Initially, my doctor suspected sciatica. But after more tests—surprise!—they found a tumor in my pelvic bone, about the […]

Cancer organization addresses concerns over Alabama research funding risks

American Cancer Society Pushes Back Against Proposed Budget Cuts The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making efforts to challenge proposed budget cuts to cancer research funding. They’ve kicked off a new advertising campaign featuring prominent billboards in Alabama. Recently, the White House Office of Management and Budget suggested a reduction in […]

Senator Britt receives widespread recognition for her strong backing of cancer research and NIH funding

Sen. Katie Britt’s Advocacy for Medical Research Funding Cancer advocates and members of the medical community nationwide have voiced gratitude for Sen. Katie Britt’s leadership in securing federal research funding. Britt (R-Montgomery) has played a pivotal role in increasing investments in essential medical research and innovation at various institutions, including the University of Alabama, the […]

Mayor linked campaign sign exchange to cancer event food service in contentious email

Concerns Arise Over Mayor’s Email and Campaign Conduct Emails obtained seem to suggest that Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird might use city resources to help cover catering costs for public gun awareness events. A yard sign that supports Mike Densmore, a local pastor and former Goodyear executive running against Baird in the upcoming local elections […]

LARRY ELDER: Former Democratic Representative Claims the N-Word Causes Cancer

Jamal Bowman, a former congressman from New York, who previously faced controversy for pulling a fire alarm during a critical voting session, has made a return to the public eye. After entering a guilty plea to a misdemeanor and paying a fine, he’s now speaking out again. During a recent appearance on MSNBC, Bowman suggested […]