The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama recently announced an investment of $1.05 million in Alabama-based breast cancer research. This donation brings the organization’s total contributions over 25 years to nearly $11 million. Matching its 2019 investment, the organization will support 14 research projects throughout the state, including studies at the O’Neal … [Read more...]
Second Chance: St. Vincent’s Physicians, Surgeons Work Together to Give Triple-Bypass Patient a New Lease on Life
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Local business owner Bobby Yeager was given a new lease on life in August. After putting off a scheduled visit with his cardiologist, Dr. Michael Wilensky of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, in March, he finally kept the appointment in August. What Wilensky found led to triple-bypass surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Parvez Sultan. “I … [Read more...]
‘As Common as the Common Cold’: New Nonprofit Aims to Raise Awareness of HPV Vaccine and Battle Cervical Cancer
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Alabama tops the country for cervical cancer deaths and comes in third for the rate of cervical cancer diagnosed in patients, according to a new, Birmingham-based nonprofit organization, Vax 2 Stop Cancer. Organization founder and Executive Director Barbara Schuler believes those numbers can be lowered significantly. It all starts with a … [Read more...]
Beyond Physical Activity: New Additions Will Help Lakeshore Surpass Its Goals, CEO Says
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Jeff Underwood remembers when staffers at Lakeshore Foundation went to the board and asked for more space. Underwood remembers that request, which came about 22 years ago, being met with questions from board members about what would be accomplished with that space. “I remember the presentation I made, and we had a lot of conversation,” said Underwood, … [Read more...]
‘You’re a Survivor’: BCRFA’s Amy Passey Shares Her Decade-Long Breast Cancer Journey
By Emily Williams Later this fall, Amy Passey will celebrate her 11th year as a breast cancer survivor, counting back from the day she received her diagnosis in 2009. “I always tell the people I mentor that you become a survivor the day you are diagnosed,” Passey said. “Because if you don’t fall over of a heart attack the day you are diagnosed, you’re a survivor.” The more … [Read more...]