From a young age, music has been a big part of Sierra Watson’s life. In seventh grade, she started playing the bassoon. It became a passion of hers, and she decided to make it a career path, studying music for her higher education degree. “I am now a doctoral student at Michigan State University [MSU] and a member of the MSU Bassoon Studio,” said Watson. “After high school, I decided to go to college to focus on music and got my bachelor’s degree and then I came to MSU for the master’s program and loved...
Close to 500 people in Detroit, Lansing, and Flint attended the 13 th Annual All Cancer Symposium on Sept. 9, 2023. This free event was held in person and virtually, allowing people from across the state to participate. “This was ideal for anyone recently diagnosed, their families and friends, survivors, caregivers — anyone who’s been touched by cancer,” said event host Elisabeth Heath, M.D., FACP , medical oncologist and leader of the Genitourinary Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at the Barbara Ann Kar...
There are very few symptoms of breast cancer, making it one of the most well-known silent cancers. However, there are some preventative measures you can take with breast cancer that aren’t available with other silent cancers including screening with mammograms and genetic testing. The number one symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, according to the American Cancer Society . “My dad tested positive for a BRCA2 gene mutation in 2011. Many of my aunts and cousins in my family have or have had br...