Comunidad y Cáncer

08/05/2026

✏ Pencils, 📘 notebooks, 🍕 lunchboxes... and cancer prevention. As your child heads back to school, make sure they’re protected. HPV vaccination is recommended between ages 9–12 and prevents 6 types of cancer. The HPV vaccine is most effective when given between ages 9–12. It’s safe, it’s effective, and in many cases, it’s free. Don’t wait. Talk to your child’s health care provider today. Act now for a healthier future. 💪
✏ Lápices, 📘 cuadernos, 🍕 bocadillos... y prevención del cáncer. Cuando su hijo(a) vuelva a la escuela, asegúrese de que esté protegido(a). Se recomienda la vacunación contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) entre los 9 y los 12 años y previene 6 tipos de cáncer. La vacuna contra el VPH es más eficaz cuando se administra entre los 9 y los 12 años. Es segura, efectiva y, en muchos casos, es gratuita. No espere. Hable hoy mismo con el proveedor de salud de tu hijo(a). Actúe ahora para un futuro más saludable. 💪

07/28/2026

Understanding inherited cancer risk can help patients and families make more informed decisions about their health.
New NIH-funded research found that people diagnosed with melanoma at a young age or those who develop multiple melanomas are more likely to carry inherited genetic mutations that may increase their risk for melanoma—and potentially other cancers.
These findings support one of NCI's priorities: advancing precision medicine by using research to identify risk earlier, personalize care, and improve prevention and screening strategies.

Researchers found people diagnosed with melanoma at a young age or with multiple melanomas were more likely to carry a genetic mutation linked to other types of cancer.

07/27/2026

oin Team FBCF and make it a family tradition! 💗
Whether you're running the 5K, participating in the Tribute Walk, or cheering from the sidelines, there's something for everyone at Orlando Sports Foundation's Race 2 Cure on Saturday, October 17.
Bring your little ones for the FREE 1-Mile Kids Fun Run, presented by Nemours! Open to children ages 1–12, every participant receives a dri-fit Kids Fun Run shirt and runner bib making it the perfect way for kids to be part of the excitement!
When you register with Team FBCF, 50% of your registration fee directly supports the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation's mission to fund breast cancer research, education, advocacy, mammography programs, and patient support across Florida.
A mobile mammography unit through the MASS Program with The Beautiful Gate Cancer Support & Resource will be on-site, offering breast cancer screenings during and after the event! Call 386-220-5761 to register for a mammogram!
Invite your family, gather your friends, and help us make every step count. We can't wait to see Team FBCF out in full force this October!
Register with Team FBCF today through this link: http://floridabreastcancer.org/.../2026-fbcf-race-2-cure...

Join Team FBCF and make it a family tradition! 💗

Whether you're running the 5K, participating in the Tribute Walk, or cheering from the sidelines, there's something for everyone at Orlando Sports Foundation's Race 2 Cure on Saturday, October 17.

Bring your little ones for the FREE 1-Mile Kids Fun Run, presented by Nemours! Open to children ages 1–12, every participant receives a dri-fit Kids Fun Run shirt and runner bib making it the perfect way for kids to be part of the excitement!

When you register with Team FBCF, 50% of your registration fee directly supports the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation's mission to fund breast cancer research, education, advocacy, mammography programs, and patient support across Florida.

A mobile mammography unit through the MASS Program with The Beautiful Gate Cancer Support & Resource will be on-site, offering breast cancer screenings during and after the event! Call 386-220-5761 to register for a mammogram!

Invite your family, gather your friends, and help us make every step count. We can't wait to see Team FBCF out in full force this October!

Register with Team FBCF today through this link: floridabreastcancer.org/events/2026-fbcf-race-2-cure-5k-in-person-or-virtual

07/22/2026

Papá, mamá: ¿Tus niños tienen todas las vacunas para el regreso a clases?
Como parte de los esfuerzos del Programa de Prevención y Control de Infecciones del Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (CCCUPR), tendremos una Clínica de Vacunación, HOY, miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 en horario de 9:00am a 2:00pm en el Lobby del Hospital del CCCUPR.
Habrá varias vacunas disponibles y para participar solo debes traer tu identificación con foto y plan médico*.
Para más información de la Clínica de Vacunación, puede comunicarse al 787-772-8300, ext. 5427 o 5403.
*La cobertura de las vacunas queda sujeta al plan médico y las vacunas están sujetas a disponibilidad, edad y condiciones de salud.
¡Les esperamos!

Papá, mamá: ¿Tus niños tienen todas las vacunas para el regreso a clases?

Como parte de los esfuerzos del Programa de Prevención y Control de Infecciones del Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (CCCUPR), tendremos una Clínica de Vacunación, HOY, miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 en horario de 9:00am a 2:00pm en el Lobby del Hospital del CCCUPR.

Habrá varias vacunas disponibles y para participar solo debes traer tu identificación con foto y plan médico*.

Para más información de la Clínica de Vacunación, puede comunicarse al 787-772-8300, ext. 5427 o 5403.

*La cobertura de las vacunas queda sujeta al plan médico y las vacunas están sujetas a disponibilidad, edad y condiciones de salud.

¡Les esperamos!

07/21/2026

We're happy to share this free community mammogram opportunity from our friends with H3 Hope 💗
If you're uninsured and age 40 or older, free screening mammograms will be available on select dates this summer at the North Shore Branch Library in Miami Beach.
Early detection saves lives, and we're proud to help spread the word about programs that increase access to breast cancer screening in our communities.
To register please call 800-320-3602

We're happy to share this free community mammogram opportunity from our friends with H3 Hope 💗

If you're uninsured and age 40 or older, free screening mammograms will be available on select dates this summer at the North Shore Branch Library in Miami Beach.

Early detection saves lives, and we're proud to help spread the word about programs that increase access to breast cancer screening in our communities.

To register please call 800-320-3602

07/21/2026

Who are you passing the sunscreen to? ☀️
Whether you're heading to the beach, the pool or just spending time outside, don't forget the basics.
• Wear sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours.
• Wear a hat or protective clothing.
• Check your skin regularly for any new or changing spots.
Need a skin check? Join Moffitt Cancer Center for free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings on:
📅 Sat., July 25 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Pier 60 Park, Clearwater Beach
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ywE3gG

07/16/2026

No todos los pólipos se convierten en cáncer, pero removerlos a tiempo elimina el riesgo. Por eso la colonoscopía es tan importante. 💙

07/16/2026

Every discovery helps us better understand cancer.
New research suggests that a person's contraceptive history may be associated with differences in the immune environment of ovarian tumors many years later. While more research is needed, these findings offer new clues about how ovarian cancer develops and how the immune system responds.
Studies like this help build the knowledge that can lead to better prevention and treatment in the future.
Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/yoSTf0v

Every discovery helps us better understand cancer.

New research suggests that a person's contraceptive history may be associated with differences in the immune environment of ovarian tumors many years later. While more research is needed, these findings offer new clues about how ovarian cancer develops and how the immune system responds.

Studies like this help build the knowledge that can lead to better prevention and treatment in the future.

Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/yoSTf0v

07/14/2026

For people with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), an important question has been whether to continue imatinib (Gleevec) when treatment is working.
New clinical trial results provide a clearer answer: continuing treatment can help people live longer and delay treatment resistance.
On GIST Awareness Day, we're sharing this encouraging progress because research like this helps people with cancer and their care teams make decisions with greater confidence. Learn more:

Stopping imatinib (Gleevec) treatment for advanced GIST had a detrimental effect on drug resistance and survival, the trial showed.