October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we wanted to discuss cancer and what does the black and brown community need to know. We have two fabulous  Queens who work in Research and Public Health/Education.Queen K is a native of Queens, New York and has been working in the oncology field for over 8 years. With a background in clinical research and public health, she is passionate about cancer health disparities and health education. She currently works at an academic institution in New York City in community outreach and engagement. Dr. Stacia Nicholson is a scientist by birth and practice. She is a professionally trained toxicologist and researcher, who received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Toxicology from St. John’s University and has her Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Science from St. John’s as well. She is the founder of aliquotthesciencespot.com where she simplifies scientific topics for the everyday person.  You can find Dr. Nicholson on ig @aliquotthesciencespot. Resources:Dr. Hadiyah Green who is doing valuable cancer research for women of color- her cancer research foundation is Oralee.org, she’s also on facebook and IG @oraleeorg. American Cancer Society (ACS) provides information and referrals to numerous education, community and patient support services, including financial assistance and transportation programs. To reach your local ACS, contact the national office at 800.227.2345. CancerCare provides limited financial assistance for homecare, childcare and transportation.800-813-HOPE (4673). Living beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Grants can be used for living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utilities, and transportation.  Grants will range from $500 - $1,000 depending on the applicant’s circumstances and as funding allows. Please note that grants cannot be used to cover medical expenses. Contact number (855) 807-6386.African American Breast Cancer Alliance is a non-profit out of Minneapolis that offers education and survivor support groups(aabcainc.org). Sisters Network Inc out of Texas offers grief and bereavement groups sistersnetworkinc.org.