By Emily Williams According to the National Cancer Institute, the percent of patients who survived pancreatic cancer from 2008 to 2014 was 8.5 percent. The estimated number of new cases for 2018 is 55,440, with an estimated 44,330 deaths. It’s no wonder Lessley Hynson sees herself as incredibly fortunate to have survived pancreatic cancer for the past 11½ years. With a … [Read more...]
Fight the Good Fight: Cancer Society Honors Robert E. Reed Foundation During Gala
By Sarah Kuper The Birmingham chapter of the American Cancer Society will host its annual Hope Gala on Aug. 19. The evening will include dinner, live music and an auction with dozens of items and packages, including tickets to the musical “Hamilton” in Atlanta along with a suite at the Ritz Carlton. The goal of the event is to celebrate and support the work of the American … [Read more...]