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You don’t need an expensive gym membership to be active. In communities East of the River, there are plenty of ways to move it, move it! Here, we list free resources in Wards 7 and 8.
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the people, places, and communities that have shaped how we live, care for one another, and define well-being. In Wards 7 and 8, that history is not distant. It is part of the landscape.
Cancer doesn’t just change life for the person in treatment. It reshapes routines, roles, finances, relationships, and the emotional weather of a whole household. In the middle of all of it, caregivers show up — again and again — to drive to appointments, manage meds, track symptoms, advocate in…
For many patients, the cancer journey begins with uncertainty.
A new diagnosis. A referral. A series of appointments that quickly become overwhelming. Questions build faster than answers, and even the next step can feel unclear.
At the GW Cancer Center, Janelle Williams helps bring clarity to that…
The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center and School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) have established the James D. Ahlgren Oncology Award, a new funding opportunity created to support residents and fellows pursuing careers in oncology and related fields.
Across the United States, diagnoses are increasing among adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Today, about 1 in 5 new colorectal cancer cases occurs in someone under 55. While overall rates have declined in older adults, early-onset colorectal cancer is moving in the opposite direction.
Researchers at the GW Cancer Center are combining artificial intelligence, genomics, and large-scale biomedical data to uncover how cancer begins. And how treatments can be better tailored to each patient.
Helping pope who have been affected by cancer by identifying and addressing their social needs.
Sleep plays an important role in your immune system, brain health, hormones, and long-term well-being. Here are some realistic steps that (actually) help.
If you’ve ever gone to bed feeling exhausted — only to lie awake staring at the ceiling, you’re not alone. For many people, better sleep doesn’t start at bedtime. It starts with how (and when) you wind down.