All Cancer Awareness Month

In May 1990, the Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, proclaimed May as All Cancer Awareness Month, marking a significant turning point for the Cancer Society of The Bahamas and our mission.

Since then, in May of every year, the Cancer Society of The Bahamas highlights the various types of cancers, from anal cancer to vulvar cancer, and brings awareness to the urgent need for regular screening and education to prevent cancer and detect it in its early, most treatable stages.

Despite advancements in screening and treatment, many types of cancers continue to be widespread in The Bahamas, with the most prevalent being breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer, respectively.

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Now that spring is here, are you looking to celebrate Easter in style and revamp your wardrobe with vibrant clothes, shoes, and accessories?

If so, visit the Thrift Store, where you can get LOW PRICES as part of our month-long Easter Sale!

The best part? The proceeds will go towards the Cancer Caring Centre, a ‘home away from home’ for Family Islanders and international guests undergoing cancer treatment in Nassau.

Days: Monday-Wednesday-Friday

Time: 9am2pm

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


The event, which was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, was a tremendous success, attracting more than 500 registered participants who helped us in spreading the word that there is Life, Hope, Love, Caring and Unity after being diagnosed with cancer.

The Cancer Society of The Bahamas would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our partners, Oaktree Medical Center, who has been with us for the past three (3) years, and RBC Royal Bank, who came on board this year.  We also extend our appreciation to all of the sponsors and donors, whose generous contributions and ongoing support have enabled us to provide much-needed assistance to those living with cancer.

A great big thank you to the vendors, and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the co-chairs and volunteers, who passionately dedicated their time, effort and talent to supporting our cause.


The Cancer Society’s new Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts will be available in late September, but you can now pre-order 10 or more shirts!

If you want to pre-order, call the Cancer Society Headquarters at (242) 323-4482 or (242) 325-2483 or email [email protected]

Shirt Costs and Sizes

$20 – Youth Small to Large

$25 – Small to XL

$30 – 2XL and Larger


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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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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