Saint Lucia Launches National Cancer Registry

Saint Lucia launches National Cancer Registry

For the past 16 years, cancer has been the leading cause of death in Saint Lucia, taking about one in five lives. In response, health officials have launched the National Cancer Registry to help track cases more accurately, improve monitoring and support evidence-based strategies to fight the disease. The registry builds on earlier work by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition to offer free local screenings, encourage healthy lifestyles…

Rahway cancer patient helps launch national foundation for rare tumor

Steve Ducos  RAHWAY — Steve Ducos of Rahway is a person who likes to be out and about. For fun, he enjoys being outdoors, going to the mountains in New Jersey, nature activities, traveling to see solar eclipses and exploring natural wonders.  His journey went from being able to do a lot of things to all the challenges that come with having a rare disease. Ducos was diagnosed with a solitary fibrous tumor (SFT), an ultra-rare sarcoma. It’s an unp…