12 May
Early detection of precancerous polyps through colonoscopy is the best way to address colorectal cancer risk, say Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center specialists. People at higher than average risk because of a family history of colorectal cancer or a premalignant condition should get frequent screening. A healthy diet can also dramatically reduce risk. For more information, please visit www. mskcc. org
Filed under: Cancer Prevention
4 May
Get Your Rear in Gear is North America’s largest national 5K race series for colon cancer prevention. “Its about saving lifetimes and living . . . not just saving lives. ” Join the party. Find a Get Your Rear in Gear event near you. www. getyourrearingear. com. New York, San Francisco, Boston, Austin . . . and a community near you. Follow us on Facebook www. facebook. com/getyourrearingear “Fun, Fit, Eat Legit and Don’t Forget Your Belly Pic!”
Filed under: Cancer Prevention
28 Apr
HPV campaign
Filed under: Cancer Prevention
14 Apr
This year, more than 1. 5 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer and more than a half a million will die of the disease. Furthermore, cancer is responsible for one in every four deaths in our country. However, research shows that as many as 7 in 10 cancer deaths can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. There are four simple things everyone can do each day to reduce their risk of cancer. * Eat Well C-CHANGE_LOGO HALF * Be Active * Don’t Smoke & Avoid Tobacco * Get Screened Too many Americans are unaware that they have the power to reduce their risk of cancer by taking these small steps. This is why C-Change, a coalition of the country’s key cancer leaders has partnered with the Ad Council to develop a communications program that utilizes the collective strengths of the 130 C-Change members from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to address Americans with consistent, evidence-based messages about reducing their risk of cancer. Through extensive research C-Change has developed a series of cancer prevention and early detection messages that have been proven to change the minds and hearts of the public. This initiative encourages all C-Change members and partners to incorporate these messages into their own communications programs. This includes advertising, marketing, or any form of communications with their constituents and the general public. By providing a range of organizations with a focused list of proven messages for dissemination, C-Change . . .
Filed under: Cancer Prevention
7 Apr
Chapter from the Boca Raton Community Hospital Lecture Series on Skin Cancer. Speakers: John Strasswimmer, MD, PhD and Andrew H. Rosenthal, MD
Filed under: Cancer Prevention
