Making Strides Against Breast Cancer DC Livestream Kickoff Aug 13

The largest network of breast cancer events in the US are still attacking cancer during COVID-19, which is putting a lot at risk, including the fight against breast cancer. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement will feature new celebrations that reimagine traditional Making Strides experiences. The American Cancer Society has cancelled all large in-person events for the safety of the community and especially because cancer survivors may have compromised immune systems.

The Washington, DC, area Making Strides season officially begins with a regional 2020 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Livestream Kick Off, Thursday, August 13, 9-10 a.m.

RSVP for the kickoff at: Facebook.com/MakingStridesNortheast

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of DC will feature an exciting week-long VIRTUAL event that will kick-off Saturday, October 24 and run through Saturday, October 31, including special guest speakers, live performers, survivor celebrations, participant and team recognition, competitions, prizes and so much more! Register here today! www.makingstrideswalk.org/wash...

As a result of the pandemic, screenings for breast, cervical, and colon cancer are down between 86% and 94%, according to the American Cancer Society. Studies estimate that reduced screenings, as well as delayed surgeries, failure to complete chemotherapy treatments and more, will result in nearly 34,000 excess cancer deaths due to issues caused by COVID-19.

The American Cancer Society’s work has never been more important than during this pandemic. A cancer diagnosis is one of the most challenging experiences in life. Coping with cancer during a global health crisis poses even more challenges, stress, and anxiety.

The American Cancer Society continues to provide live support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through its 1-800-227-2345 helpline, groundbreaking research, and advocacy to mitigate these unprecedented circumstances. Since the pandemic began, 70 to 80 percent of calls have been related to COVID-19. In the coming weeks and months, the Society will again be able to safely offer free lodging to cancer patients and their caregivers through the Baltimore Hope Lodge, free rides to and from cancer treatment, and free cancer screenings to the uninsured and underinsured.

With delayed cancer screenings, treatment and surgeries, it is critical for the American Cancer Society to continue to provide lifesaving services so that cancer patients have the best chance for survival.