Tag Archives: Hepatitis B

Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova and Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity sponsored on September 21 the official launch of the book project by Vy Nguyen (center), “Second Generation Vietnamese Americans: A Comparative Perspective.” The book will be Volume 3A of the historical research series of the Fairfax County Asian American History Project (FCAAHP), officially launched in 2008 by Chairman Bulova. Vy …

By Mary Tablante Cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans. The most common types of cancer for Asian Americans are liver cancer, stomach cancer and cervical cancer. Breast cancer has also been increasing among Asian Americans. The following is a round up of the most common types of cancer among Asian Americans. LIVER CANCER Approximately 1 in …

Rosslyn, Va. – 1 in 10 of Asian Americans are affected by the disease, making Hepatitis B a health issue uniquely Asian American one but one that is otherwise less talked about. This is why the Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington DC themed their 2013 benefit gala “Be the Voice.” The benefit gala at China Garden raised over $20,000 for …