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american samoa cancer coalition

Some members of the American Samoa Cancer Coalition in a 2017 photo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death in American Samoa, affecting more families than ever before. While population data is scant, this fact is evidenced by the outpouring of support for the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition’s 4th annual ‘Swing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — They told him on his birthday. A day he loved to celebrate. We have many happy pictures of those birthdays. A month in, exhausted after the simple act of showering, he flopped on the bed and asked, ‘Why is this happening to us?’ Without thinking I responded, ‘Why not us...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 3, the nation will celebrate National Cancer Survivorship — a celebration of life honoring patients fighting this disease. Look out for local events being held to recognize cancer survivors and be sure to honor your loved ones fighting cancer. They deserve our...