Uzo Aduba On Balancing Joy And Grief After Losing Her Mom Shortly After Getting Married
After the loss of her mom last year, the actress talks wading through grief, finding love and leading a PSA to bring about new discoveries in cancer research.
Award-Winning Journalist Jovita Moore Loses Battle With Brain Cancer
She used her platform to encourage viewers to get screened prior to her passing.
Rapper Freeway's 21-Year-Old Daughter Passes Away After Cancer Battle: 'This Pain Is Unimaginable'
The loss follows another significant tragedy. Around the same time last year, the rapper's 20-year-old son died.
Kelis' Husband Reveals He's Battling Stage 4 Stomach Cancer
Marking a year since everything changed, Mike Mora is optimistic and hoping to encourage others "by showing that it’s possible to make it through."
Boris Kodjoe On His 'Personal' Mission To Help Black Men Beat Prostate Cancer
"Our lives are on the line."
Keke Wyatt Opens Up About Her Son Rahjah's Cancer Diagnosis
The singer and mom of 10 is letting fans get a glimpse of her life with a new web show.
Beyoncé Surprises Young Girl Battling Cancer With Flowers
The superstar took time to make a girl’s dream come true, because that’s what royalty does.
What Young Black People Need To Know About Colon Cancer Right Now
"There’s still a lot of misconception that if you’re not having symptoms then you don’t need to worry about [getting tested]. That is absolutely false."
Black Doctors Explain Colon Cancer Risks And Prevention
Gastroenterologist Darrell M. Gray II and radiation oncologist Karen Winkfield break down what Black people need to know about colon cancer, from symptoms and risk to diagnosis and treatment.
Chadwick Boseman’s Agent Says His Mom Inspired Him To Keep His Cancer A Secret
"He was a very, very private person,” he said.
LL Cool J and His Wife Simone Smith Team Up For The Beat Cancer Like A Boss Campaign
They showed cancer who's boss, and now they want to help others tap into the same inner strength.
Gregg Leakes 'Rings The Bell' to Celebrate Finishing Chemotherapy
After every storm comes a rainbow - we're glad to see the Leakes have some good news to celebrate.
Must-Read Advice From Black Doctors On Preventing and Battling Cancer
What does it take to stay cancer-free? And what should you do once diagnosed? ESSENCE got nine smart tips from African-American M.D.'s on saving your life.
This Fierce Breast Cancer Survivor Inspires Others To Love and Embrace Their Post-Surgery Bodies
Erika Hart has redefined her life after breast cancer.
New Cap Helps Cancer Patients Restore Their Hair
A Swedish-based company developed DigniCap to help cancer patients restore their hair while taking chemotherapy.
