Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
Multiple myeloma, sometimes referred to as Kahler’s disease or myeloma, is a rare cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow – a soft, spongy tissue that fills the cavities in the bones and produces stem cells that create blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
While there is no known cause of multiple myeloma, researchers have found that genetic mutations can cause plasma cells (types of white blood cells) to grow uncontrollably in the bone marrow, decreasing the number of other blood cells and reducing their ability to function.
Unlike healthy plasma cells, which create antibodies that help the body fight infection, these cancerous cells manufacture abnormal antibodies called M-proteins that are ineffective, leading to kidney damage, infections, anemia, bone damage, and other complications that, if left untreated, can deteriorate someone’s quality of life.
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If you are a Cancer Survivor or still in the fight, a Caregiver or just a Moral Supporter, join us this summer for lots of exciting Survivorship Summer Social Events! 
Home to numerous fashion pieces, from contemporary wardrobe staples to timeless vintage accessories, the Thrift Store is the best place to shop this summer, especially if you’re looking for unbeatable prices!
All proceeds from the Thrift Store benefit the Cancer Caring Centre, a home away from home for Family Islanders seeking cancer treatment in Nassau.
The Thrift Store, located at the Cancer Society Headquarters, is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am to 2pm.
Shop and help those in need!
The Cancer Society’s 22nd Annual Cancer Ball, held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, was a successful evening of glamour and hope, drawing numerous guests who joined together to raise funds for our Cancer Caring Centre – a home away from home for Family Islanders undergoing cancer treatment in Nassau.
With much gratitude and appreciation, the Cancer Society and the Ball Committee would like to thank the event’s partners, sponsors, guests, and volunteers for their support as we brought “the Essence of Africa” to the Imperial Ballroom of Atlantis in grand style.
If you missed the Ball but would still like to make a donation towards the Expansion of the Cancer Caring Centre, you can do so in person, on our website, or through bank-to-bank transfer.
Bank Transfer Information
Cancer Society of The Bahamas
CIBC Caribbean International Bank
Shirley Street
Chequing Account #: 52200112
Branch Transit #: 24667-010 or #09706
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Special thanks to Mr. Brathwaite, Senior VP & COO of Commonwealth Bank, and Dr. Gemma Rolle, proud winners of the beautiful paintings by artists Jamaal Rolle and Stefan Davis.
The Celebrity Artist, Jamaal Rolle (center) and Commonwealth Bank Employees: (left to right) N. Lavado Butler, Kendra Culmer, Nadia Bain, Kayla Darville, Juliette Fraser, Branson Gibson, Gloria Brathwaite, Sean Brathwaite (Sr. VP & COO of Commonwealth Bank), Rochelle Wilkinson (President of the Cancer Society), Tanya Pinder-Carey and Randeika Cartwright
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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. |
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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.
