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Scientists at the University of Oxford, funded by Cancer Research UK, are researching OvarianVax, a vaccine which teaches the immune system to recognize and attack the earliest stages of ovarian cancer. If the research is successful, work will then begin on clinical trials of the vaccine. Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer death…
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The Wall Street Journal reports on the fight to eliminate cervical cancer and how Alabama, a state with the fourth highest cervical cancer rate in the United States and even higher rates for Black women and women in rural areas, is leading the way. Cervical cancer is currently the only gynecologic cancer with a screening…
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On May 7, 2024 the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced the launch of the VOICES of Black Women study, the largest behavioral and environmental focused population study of cancer risk and outcomes in Black women in the United States. In their press release, ACS explains “the VOICES of Black Women study will partner with communities of Black women…
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Spring Greetings: To all those who celebrate: Ramadan Mubarak, Happy Easter, Chag Purim Sameach, Eid-eh Shoma Mobarak, and Happy Holi! In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are turning back to the topic of our inaugural newsletter, maternal health in the United States and more broadly reproductive justice. Below we share recent advances and setbacks…
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This is a guest article by Shiara L. Robinson of Brooklyn Law School. “When there is no name for a problem, you can’t see the problem, and when you can’t see it, you can’t solve it.” Kimberlé Crenshaw[i] The United States ranks 55th globally in its maternal mortality rate.[ii] Amongst high-income countries, the United States…
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Hair Relaxer Litigation Last month was the one year anniversary of the consolidation of cases across the country into a single federal court litigation (“multidistrict litigation” or “MDL”) seeking to hold hair relaxer companies responsible for gynecologic cancers caused by their products. Over eight thousand women, represented by over 100 different law firms, have filed…
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Jlé Tarpeh, in addition to being our legal team’s senior paralegal, is also a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She shares some fitness motivation for the New Year, including a link to a video with exercises we can do anywhere, including at home or in the office! By Jlé Tarpeh, Senior Paralegal, Lieff…
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