Founded in 2018, Cancerversity is a resource hub and community for young adults and women of color to access support, advice, and medical insight about cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.

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Welcome to Cancerversity.

Cancer Support for Young Women of Color

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Cancer Blog and Resources

Visit the Cancerversity Blog to read young cancer survivor stories, learn about risk factors that contribute to cancer disparities in Black women, discover early detection and cancer screening options, and more.

Improving Health Equity Depends on Health Literacy and Empowerment

Cancerversity Team

3 min

Improving Health Equity Depends on Health Literacy and Empowerment

October is Health Literacy Month. “health literacy” refers to access to knowledge related to personal health. Health literacy is often...

Hair Relaxers linked to increase risk of Uterine cancer, Study Shows

Carlene Blair

2 min

Hair Relaxers linked to increase risk of Uterine cancer, Study Shows

NIH study finds Black women may be more affected due to higher use. A version of this article was first published on National Institute...

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5 min

When I Think About You, I Touch Myself

I challenge you to please touch yourselves now, caress those breasts. It may lead to pain or pleasure

Health Equity Through Patient Education

The old adage is true: knowledge is power. Patient empowerment starts with accurate, accessible information. From medical journal discoveries to personal experiences, Cancerversity aims to empower Black women to make informed decisions about their health through shared knowledge and a sense of community.

Founder of Cancerversity, Carlene, surrounded by her cancer support group

Carlene, Founder of Cancerversity, and friends and supporters of Cancerversity

More Than Medical

The Cancerversity Community is more than just a place to swap survivor stories and discover new treatment options. It’s also a space where women can bond and connect with one another in a safe environment. Arts, entertainment, and crafts bring our community members together in a much-needed escape from the stark realities of cancer diagnosis.