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Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed in Alabama and across the country, is an international health campaign that’s held every October. State healthcare experts stress that early detection saves lives. The Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program is helping by providing free cancer screening and diagnostic services.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Alabama is going pink! The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama is partnering with over 20 businesses to support lifesaving, innovative research in the state. Proceeds fuel the most promising and innovative breast cancer research happening in Alabama.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, designated to call attention to this condition which deeply affects families across the world. The Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition works to reduce the impact and burden of cancer in the state and offers insights and resources.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Alabama State University have been given a federal grant to research and reduce disparities in cancer…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham says a new federal program focused on disease prevention is having a positive impact on the region. UAB’s local…