No one should face mental health challenges alone. On World Mental Health Day, let’s choose kindness, compassion, and support. 💚
Share this to remind someone they’re not alone.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #GWCancerCenter #YouAreNotAlone
Share this to remind someone they’re not alone.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #GWCancerCenter #YouAreNotAlone
October 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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It's Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week. The number of early-onset cancer cases is rising by 1% to 2% annually. Early diagnosis provides the best outcomes. If you're experiencing unexpected symptoms or have a family history of cancer, talk to your healthcare provider!
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#GWCancerCenter #YACA
April 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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The BRCA gene mutation can increase breast cancer risk up to 85%. Talk to your doctor about genetic testing. Knowledge = prevention.
#GWCancerCenter #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink #BRCA
#GWCancerCenter #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink #BRCA
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🧠 May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month. It's time to #ShineALight on one of the most complex and challenging forms of cancer. Join us this month as we share facts, stories, and ways you can make a difference. 💡
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#GWCancerCenter #BrainCancerAwareness #ShineALight
May 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Today is Melanoma Monday!
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.—and melanoma is the deadliest type.
But here’s the good news: Melanoma is highly treatable when caught early.
👁️🗨️ Learn to #SpotMelanoma before it spreads.
#MelanomaMonday #SkinCancerAwareness #GWCancerCenter
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.—and melanoma is the deadliest type.
But here’s the good news: Melanoma is highly treatable when caught early.
👁️🗨️ Learn to #SpotMelanoma before it spreads.
#MelanomaMonday #SkinCancerAwareness #GWCancerCenter
May 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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At 39, Kia Toye found her voice — and her power. 💗
Refusing to be dismissed, she built a care team that listened and fought alongside her. Now living with metastatic breast cancer, she’s inspiring others to “do the next right thing.”
Read her story: buff.ly/sh1Ddul
#BreastCancer #GWCancerCenter
Refusing to be dismissed, she built a care team that listened and fought alongside her. Now living with metastatic breast cancer, she’s inspiring others to “do the next right thing.”
Read her story: buff.ly/sh1Ddul
#BreastCancer #GWCancerCenter
Do the Next Right Thing: Kia Toye’s Path from Self-exam to Self-advocacy
After discovering a lump at age 39, Kia Toye turned to the George Washington University Cancer Center, where expert care, faith, and resilience helped her confront breast cancer, loss, and recurrence…
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October 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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You can change these statistics by getting screened starting at age 45!
#GWCancerCenter #ColorectalCancerAwareness
#GWCancerCenter #ColorectalCancerAwareness
March 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Gallbladder and bile duct cancers are rare but can be aggressive. This month, we raise awareness, support those affected, and advocate for research and early detection. Together, we can make a difference!
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February 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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At the GW Cancer Center, we believe mental health is health. This World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to stand with patients, caregivers, staff, and our community in promoting compassion, understanding, and access to care.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WellnessStartsHere #GWCancerCenter
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WellnessStartsHere #GWCancerCenter
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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There's nothing funny about breast cancer, but if this helps you to remember to schedule your mammogram, then we're all for it! And didn't someone say that laughter is the best medicine?
#mammogram #GWCancerCenter #ThinkPink
#mammogram #GWCancerCenter #ThinkPink
October 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Screenings save lives. Don’t wait #GetChecked. #GWCancerCenter #ThinkPink
October 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Anyone can get melanoma, but you're at higher risk if you:
🧴 Have fair skin or a history of sunburns
👨👩👧👦 Have a family history of skin cancer
🧬 Have many moles or atypical moles
🕶️ Spend lots of time in the sun or use tanning beds
#MelanomaMonday #SpotMelanoma #GWCancerCenter
🧴 Have fair skin or a history of sunburns
👨👩👧👦 Have a family history of skin cancer
🧬 Have many moles or atypical moles
🕶️ Spend lots of time in the sun or use tanning beds
#MelanomaMonday #SpotMelanoma #GWCancerCenter
May 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Immense pride for the GW team (Chiappinelli, Seto & co.) pushing the frontier on cancer, immunity, and the dark genome. Their discoveries could revolutionize the treatment of stubborn tumors.
Read the full piece — this is science with real hope.
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Read the full piece — this is science with real hope.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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You’re not alone: Thousands of women beat cervical cancer every year. Take action for your health today — schedule a checkup with your doctor. Learn about cervical cancer care at the GW Cancer Center.
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#CervicalCancer #GWCancerCenter #CancerScreenings
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January 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month.
Liver cancer starts in the cells of your liver — a vital organ that filters toxins and aids digestion. It’s often silent early on, so awareness and screening matter.
#LiverCancerAwareness #GWCancerCenter
Liver cancer starts in the cells of your liver — a vital organ that filters toxins and aids digestion. It’s often silent early on, so awareness and screening matter.
#LiverCancerAwareness #GWCancerCenter
October 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive brain cancers.
📉 The 5-year survival rate? Just 6.9%.
We must do better.
Support research, support patients, and help us #ShineALight on this urgent need.
#GWCancerCenter #GlioblastomaAwareness #BrainCancerAwareness
📉 The 5-year survival rate? Just 6.9%.
We must do better.
Support research, support patients, and help us #ShineALight on this urgent need.
#GWCancerCenter #GlioblastomaAwareness #BrainCancerAwareness
May 20, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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About 80,000 young adults aged 20 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Pay attention to unexpected symptoms and consult your healthcare provider if they're persistent. Early detection is key to better outcomes!
#GWCancerCenter #YACA
#GWCancerCenter #YACA
April 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Take the pledge: Get screened, vaccinate, and spread awareness. Together, we can save lives.
Learn about cervical cancer care at the GW Cancer Center.
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#CervicalCancer #GWCancerCenter #CancerScreenings #CervicalHealth
Learn about cervical cancer care at the GW Cancer Center.
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#CervicalCancer #GWCancerCenter #CancerScreenings #CervicalHealth
January 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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🙌 Big shout-out to Dr. Sonal Paul for sharing her expertise on FOX 5 DC! 🎥💙
Watch her segment here: buff.ly/qglUI03
#WellnessStartsHere #CancerPrevention #CommunityHealth #GWCancerCenter
Watch her segment here: buff.ly/qglUI03
#WellnessStartsHere #CancerPrevention #CommunityHealth #GWCancerCenter
Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center opens
A doctor talks about GW Cancer Center’s New Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center and cancer prevention tips.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Make your appointment today for a free mammogram! When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, it is more treatable, and the outcomes can be better!
#mammogram #GWCancerCenter #BreastCareForWashington #BreastCancer
#mammogram #GWCancerCenter #BreastCareForWashington #BreastCancer
January 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Don’t wait for a symptom to appear. Prevention and early detection are your best weapons.
Learn about cervical cancer care at the GW Cancer Center.
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#CervicalCancer #GWCancerCenter #CancerScreenings#HealthFirst
Learn about cervical cancer care at the GW Cancer Center.
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#CervicalCancer #GWCancerCenter #CancerScreenings#HealthFirst
January 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in children.
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Kids deserve better outcomes and brighter futures.
Let’s #ShineALight on pediatric brain cancer and push for more funding and research.
#GWCancerCenter #ChildhoodCancer #BrainCancerAwareness
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Kids deserve better outcomes and brighter futures.
Let’s #ShineALight on pediatric brain cancer and push for more funding and research.
#GWCancerCenter #ChildhoodCancer #BrainCancerAwareness
May 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Dr. Sonal Paul gives us the 411 on stomach cancer. #GWCancerCenter #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth
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December 2, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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Talking with someone who has metastatic breast cancer can feel overwhelming. You want to say the right thing, but it’s easy to stumble. Here are a few things not to say, and more supportive alternatives that truly make a difference. #MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessDay #GWCancerCenter #ThinkPink
October 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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