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January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Because it is the third most common type of cancer for women worldwide, affecting over 12,000 American women annually, there is no better time to discuss ways you can prevent a recurrence of cervical cancer and options for support. Prevention The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to get an annual Pap smear.…
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Cancer Prevention
There are a number of things that contribute to a person’s likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer, including genes, lifestyle and the type of environment you surround yourself with. However, there are ways that you can control some of these factors to help prevent getting cancer. Avoid tobacco products. Smoking is the cause for approximately 30% of all cancer death…
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Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, begins in the large intestine or the rectum and affects the colon. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, if it is diagnosed and treated early on, a full recovery and complete cure are common. Signs of Colorectal Cancer There…
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Testicular Cancer
The rate of testicular cancer has been rising among men in the United States. Since April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, there is no better time than now to learn more about testicular cancer and how it relates to you. This article will explain symptoms, so you can detect it early if it were to affect you. Risk Factors While…
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Melanoma and Skin Cancer
The weather is warming up and there’s nothing most people look forward to more than enjoying the warm rays of the sun at the beach or pool. However, May is also National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and because skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is important to understand the risk…
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Cancer Survivors Day
We could not be more pleased that it is finally June – the month of summer, Father’s Day, and most importantly, National Cancer Survivors Day! This June 3rd will mark the 25th annual Cancer Survivors Day, where communities around the globe gather to celebrate a meaningful and productive life after cancer. This wonderful day was created by the National Cancer…
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Bladder Cancer
July is National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and is the perfect time for us to discuss causes, symptoms and prevention tactics for this type of cancer. Causes Generally, bladder cancer tends to develop from the cells lining the bladder. These cells can become cancerous and turn into tumors for a number of potential reasons. The following are the main identifiable…
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Ovarian Cancer
Nearly 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed every year, and there is no better time than now to discuss the risks and learn more about this type of cancer. Who’s at Risk? Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other type of female reproductive cancer, and is the fifth most common cancer among women. To see how these…
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