Cancer Awareness
Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Cervical cancer – caused by the sexually transmitted human papilloma virus (HPV) – affects nearly 13,000 women in the U.S. each year. There are usually no signs or symptoms of early cervical cancer, but the good news is that it can be detected ear...
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How to Spot Breast Cancer Warning Signs and Reduce Your Risk
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S., and about one in eight women will have it at some point in their lifetime. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to learn more about breast cancer,...
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Find Out How Screenings, Vaccines and Healthy Choices Can Help Lower Cancer Risk
Prevention is the best way to fight cancer. This means getting your community to do things that will protect their health, such as getting screened, exercising and quitting smoking. There are more than 100 kinds of cancer. Most are caused by a co...
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
About 13% of American men will get prostate cancer, and 2% to 3% will die from it. Be Aware of the Risk Factors You are more likely to get prostate cancer after age 40. If your father, son or brother had prostate cancer, you are at increa...
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From Self-Exams to Mammograms: Encourage Women to Take Action to Lower Their Risk of Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month – the perfect time to wear a pink ribbon and spread the word about the steps women can take to detect breast cancer. First, some facts: Both women and men can get breast cancer, though it is much more ...
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Who Should Get Their Prostate Checked? Kick Off National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by Helping Your Community Understand Their Cancer Risks
In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, program managers and leaders must help raise awareness about this critical disease within their communities. All men need to answer these vital questions: Am I over 50? Is there a history...
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