The Cancer Society invites all Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, and Cancer Fighters to attend our next Cancer Support Group Meeting, to be held on Thursday, September 28th, at 5:30 pm!

Aside from providing skills that’ll help you manage the symptoms of your cancer, our Cancer Support Group, led by certified health professionals, will help you emotionally cope by providing a safe space to share your feelings with others, including cancer patients who understand your challenges and experiences.

Fall is here, which means that after a summer of wearing lightweight clothes to keep us cool in the heat, it’s time to express our style with layers and embrace cozy ensembles that’ll keep us warm in the crisp autumn breeze.

One of the best destinations for assembling a stylish fall wardrobe, The Cancer Society Thrift Store has a vast selection of unique, high-quality fashion pieces at affordable prices, allowing you to experiment with different looks while staying within your budget. Furthermore, all proceeds go towards the Caring Center, which provides comfortable living spaces for Family Islanders undergoing cancer treatment in Nassau.

If you want to create perfect fall looks and help comfort those in need, come and visit The Cancer Society Thrift Store, open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, The Cancer Society of The Bahamas held its FREE PAP & PSA Clinic in Bimini, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our volunteers, who worked tirelessly and diligently to ensure that we achieved our goal of providing free screenings and testing to as many residents as possible.

With sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for all those who helped, we would like to say THANK YOU for making the clinic a success!

Pictured L-R: Bonnie (Volunteer) and CSOB Administrator Errin Storr

Pictured L-R: Registered Nurse Ashkuell Armbrister, Registered Nurse Charlene Gilles, CSOB Administrator Errin Storr, Retired Registered Nurse Linda Stuart, Dr. Terell McCartney, Dr. Saida Bowe, and Registered Nurse Jamila Charite

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while advancements in screening and treatment have considerably improved survival rates in The Bahamas, Breast Cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in our beautiful archipelago. In October, as people across the globe shine a light on breast cancer, you can join the fight to overcome this destructive disease by purchasing The Cancer Society of The Bahamas’ Breast Cancer Awareness Polo Shirts, which start at $35 and run from XS to 2XL. Shirts are available for pre-order and will arrive at the end of September.

Stylish and practical, our newly arrived Cancer Awareness Leggings are comprised of ultra-soft material with a remarkable stretch that’ll make you feel confident and secure as you complete errands or perform intense workouts!

If you want to look stylish and support a great cause, come and purchase these fashionable leggings at our main office on Mondays – Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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.