DOH Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign with Focus on Early Detection

The V.I. Department of Health is amplifying its efforts to fight cancer in the community, with a special focus on early detection of breast cancer, which DOH revealed is the second most common form of the disease in the territory. As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the department is hosting events on St. Thomas and St. Croix to raise awareness and encourage residents to take proactive steps for their health. “Early detection remains a priority in our efforts to address cancer care in the territory,” said Dr. Lyna Fredericks, director of the Chronic Disease Prevention Division at the Department of Health. “This year, we introduced the USVI Cancer Plan, which outlines our strategy to collaborate with government and community partners to tackle the cancer burden here in the Virgin Islands.” The USVI Cancer Plan aims to improve health equity, expand access to cancer care, and enhance data collection efforts to guide health programs and policy decisions, according to DOH. T...