Leukemia Awareness Month

Leukemia, a type of blood cancer, occurs when abnormal cells grow rapidly in the bone marrow, a spongy tissue within the bones that produces blood cells.
While leukemia can occur in all types of blood cells, the Cleveland Clinic states that it most often affects white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting infections and diseases in the body.
When there are too many leukemia cells in the body, they can prevent the development of normal blood cells, resulting in various harmful effects, including a lack of oxygen to tissues, reduced ability to fight infections, and lowered ability to form blood clots.

Watch our Monthly General Meeting on Blood Cancer and Leukemia Awareness with Dr. Theodore Johnson.

MEETING ID: 869 3294 1279

PASSWORD: LEUKEMIA

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For more information:

call (242) 323-4482 or (242) 325-2483

email [email protected]


As the new school year begins, the Thrift Store is excited to announce its Back To School Sale, featuring LOW prices on school uniforms, books, and other supplies.

With the Thrift Store’s school uniforms and supplies, your child can dress for success and tackle any assignment with ease, whether it’s a project or a pop quiz.

Days: Monday-Wednesday-Friday

Time: 9am2pm

Location #5 East Terrace, Centreville (about 2 doors south of ZNS)

All proceeds benefit the Cancer Caring Centre, a ‘home away from home” for Family Islanders undergoing cancer treatment in Nassau.


With much appreciation, the Cancer Society would like to express its gratitude to all those who supported the 23rd Annual Cancer Ball, held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, under the theme “A Royal Ball: Timeless Elegance.”

Held under the patronage of Her Excellency Dame Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, the ball featured a dazzling fashion show, thrilling musical performances, and a luxurious dinner, truly making it an event fit for royalty.

Stay tuned to our social media pages and newsletter for information on next year’s ball.

 

 

 

 


BLOW OUT SALE!

Get your Breast Cancer Shirts Early

(Limited Stock and Sizes)

All Cancer Awareness apparel is discounted by 50% or more. Come in today while styles and sizes last (limited sizes in stock).

The Cancer Society of The Bahamas is located at #5 East Terrace, Centreville, Nassau (about two doors south of ZNS).

For more information, call (242) 323-4482 or (242) 325-2483, or email [email protected].


Congratulations you all for a job well done on the first ever Virtual Ball.   The event was a mammoth task to execute, but the results were phenomenal.

Who would have thought a virtual ball would have reached so many sponsors that unselfishly supported the mission and vision of the Cancer Society of The Bahamas financially during this critical time of the Corona Virus pandemic.

Thank you Lovern Wildgoose and Nicole Leary-Imhoff, as well as your Committee, as you all have proven that your time and talents are priceless.  This year’s event has set the standard and provided a blueprint for next year’s event to be even bigger and better.

Of course we could never repay you for all that you do for the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, but if the world becomes a better place tomorrow, it will happen because of volunteers like you.


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Dr. Williamson Chea, National President, The Cancer Society of the Bahamas, along with Mrs. Susan Roberts, Founding President (1976); Dr Christine Chin, Coordinator, Cancer Society’s HALT Healthy Lifestyles Program and Board Member Mr. Wendell Barry, travelled to Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, 27th July 2019; and, in a public meeting, held at St. John’s Anglican Church Parish Hall, Certified the Harbour Island Branch and Installed the Officers.

Also in attendance: The First Family Island Branch (1985) The Eleuthera Branch President Sherrin Cooper, Treasurer Sue Culmer, Past President Jackie Gibson and One Eleuthera President Sean Ingraham.

This is the 13th Family Island Branch. These Branches are responsible for: Cancer Care, Cancer Education, coordinating annual mammogram screening, arranging cancer patients accommodation at the Cancer Caring Centre and otherwise assistance.

The Harbour Island Branch Officers are: President Elouise Saunders-Knowles; Vice President Elaine Aranha; Secretary Cassandra Moss; Treasurer Minnette Kelly; Public Relations Nora Albury and Harvey Roberts; Chaplin Michael Higgs.


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Past Monthly Meetings

September Monthly General Meeting - Blood Cancer and Leukemia Awareness
September 16, 2025
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August No Monthly General Meeting - Lung Cancer Awareness Month
August 12, 2025
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July No Monthly General Meeting - Sarcoma/Bone Cancer Awareness
July 8, 2025
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June Monthly General Meeting - Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness
June 10, 2025
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May Monthly General Meeting - Health & Wellness
May 13, 2025
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April Monthly General Meeting - Head and Neck Cancer Awareness
April 8, 2025
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March General Monthly Meeting - Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March 11, 2025
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February Monthly General Meeting - Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
February 11, 2025
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January Monthly General Meeting - Cervical Cancer Awareness
January 14, 2025
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November Monthly General Meeting - Men's Health Awareness
November 12, 2024
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October General Monthly Meeting - Breast Cancer Awareness
October 8, 2024
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September General Monthly Meeting - Thyroid Cancer Awareness
September 10, 2024
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August (No Monthly General Meeting) - Appendix Cancer Awareness
August 13, 2024
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July (No Monthly General Meeting) - Multiple Myeloma Awareness
July 1st, 2024
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June Monthly General Meeting - Uterine Cancer Awareness
June 11th, 2024
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May Monthly General Meeting - All Cancer Awareness
May 14th, 2024
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March Monthly General Meeting - Colorectal Cancer
March 12th, 2024
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February Monthly General Meeting - Bladder/Bile Duct Cancer
February 13th, 2024
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January Monthly General Meeting - Cervical Cancer
January 16th, 2024
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November Monthly General Meeting - Prostate/Men's Health
November 14th, 2023
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October Monthly General Meeting - Breast Cancer
October 13th, 2023
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September Monthly General Meeting - Ovarian Cancer
September 12th, 2023
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June Monthly General Meeting - Brain Cancer
June 13th, 2023
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April Monthly General Meeting - Stomach Cancer
April 20th, 2023
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March Monthly General Meeting - Colorectal Cancer
March 14th, 2023
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February Monthly General Meeting - Liver Cancer
February 22nd, 2023
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January Monthly General Meeting - Rev. A. Dewitt Hutchenson
January 17, 2023
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October Monthly General Meeting - Breast Cancer
October 11th, 2022
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September General Monthly Meeting - Prostate Cancer
September 21st, 2022
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June Monthly General Meeting - Melanoma Cancer
June 14th, 2022
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May Monthly General Meeting - Healthy Living!
May 10th, 2022
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April Monthly General Meeting - Colorectal Cancer
April 12th, 2022
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March Monthly General Meeting - No Monthly Meeting Held
March 8th, 2022
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February Monthly General Meeting - Cervical Cancer
February 8th, 2022
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January Monthly General Meeting - Sr. Pas. Stephen Knowles
January 25th, 2022
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November Monthly General Meeting - Lung/Pancreatic Cancer
November 9th, 2021
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October Monthly General Meeting - Breast Cancer
October 12th, 2021
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September Monthly General Meeting - Prostate Cancer
September 14th, 2021
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August Monthly General Meeting - No Meeting Held
August 10th, 2021
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July Monthly General Meeting - No Meeting Held
July 13th, 2021
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June Monthly General Meeting - Melanoma Skin Cancer
June 8th, 2021
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May Monthly General Meeting - Healthy Lifestyles
May 11th, 2021
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April Monthly General Meeting - Testicular Cancer
April 13th, 2021
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March Monthly General Meeting - Colorectal Cancer
March 9th 2021
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February Monthly General Meeting - Cervical Cancer
February 9th, 2021
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January Monthly General Meeting - Pas. Mario Moxey
January 12th 2021
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