Homophobia, stigma (negative and usually unfair beliefs), and discrimination (unfairly treating a person or group of people) against gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men still exist in the United States and can negatively affect the health and well-being of this community.
Men’s Health
Here is the FastStats on Men’s Health. See how you compare. See ways to make better health choices.
What is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month and Who Is Most Affected?
April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, and no better time to discuss how cancer disproportionately affects minorities. There are differences in the number of new cancer cases and cancer outcomes. Disparities more often negatively affect racial and ethnic minorities, poor, adolescent, and young adult populations.
Robert’s Story
“If I hadn’t been screened I wouldn’t have been able to see my son go off to college.” Robert said. Read more about Robert’s experience.
Family Health History of Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Having a family health history of colorectal cancer makes you more likely to get colorectal (colon) cancer yourself.
What Should I Know About Colorectal Screening?
Screening tests can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment works best.
Cancer Doesn’t Wait
In this video, Dr. Lisa Richardson, Dr. Robert W. Carlson, and Dr. Laura Makaroff talk about the importance of routine cancer screenings.
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making changes such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular screenings.
Listening to Her Inner Voice and Body and Knowing Her Family History Saved Her Life
Have you ever had an inner voice telling you to take a particular action, like call your friend? And when you did, that friend said, “I was just thinking of you?” Heeding that inner voice can be very beneficial—even lifesaving—as shared by cancer survivor, Celeste Smalls-Sumpter.
Cindy’s Story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
If I didn’t go to that appointment, I might not be around for my kids,” Cindy says. Her Cervical Screening found precancerous cells.