National Cancer Awareness Month
The Cancer Society is observing December as National Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on informing Bahamians and residents on how to prevent or reduce their risk of developing cancer, a disease that is conquerable with early detection and healthy lifestyle choices.
According to the Mayo Clinic, here are steps to prevent cancer or reduce your risk:
- Get screened: Regular self-exams and routine screenings for cancers can increase your chances of finding cancer early, which is vital to successful cancer treatment.
- Avoid tobacco use: Multiple studies have linked tobacco use to various types of cancer, including, but not limited to, lung cancer, mouth cancer, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, and bladder cancer.
- Exercise regularly: Regular exercise can help you reduce excess body weight, which studies have shown to increase the production and circulation of estrogen and insulin, hormones that promote cancer growth.
- Consume a healthy, balanced diet: With a diet rich in lean protein, fruits, and vegetables, you can reduce your risk for developing many types of cancer, up to 50% of which are linked to poor diet.
- Wear sunscreen: Sunscreen reduces the risk of developing skin cancer, one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, by minimizing UV damage.
- Get vaccinated: By getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself against viral infections that cause cancer, such as human papillomavirus (HPV), a prevalent sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. An HPV vaccine protects against 90% of cancers caused by HPV.
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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.
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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.
