April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, and no better time to discuss how cancer disproportionately affects minorities. There are differences in the number of new cancer cases and cancer outcomes. Disparities more often negatively affect racial and ethnic minorities, poor, adolescent, and young adult populations. What is National Minority…
Get Active and Fit during National Minority Health Month!
April is National Minority Health Month. Learn what you, your family, and community can do to get active and stay healthy. Physical activity is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. Yet, too few Americans get the recommended amount of physical activity. Only 1 in 4 adults…
Cancer Health Disparities
Cancer Health Disparities Cancer health disparities are adverse differences between certain population groups in cancer measures, such as: incidence (new cases), prevalence (all existing cases), morbidity (cancer-related health complications), mortality (deaths), survivorship and quality of life after cancer treatment, burden of cancer or related health conditions, screening rates, and stage at diagnosis. These population groups may be characterized by race, ethnicity, disability, gender and sexual…
Under 50? Don’t ignore Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer center urges early screening as colon cancer rates rise in younger adults; one mom in her 30s was surprised when she was diagnosed
Rick’s Story & Colon Cancer Screening
Fear keeps many from getting screened for colon cancer. But Rick’s story shows how support, community and open communication around a sometimes taboo topic can save lives
Colorectal Cancer
Colon cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the first part of the large intestine. Learn more about Colon Cancer and Prevention.
Alcohol and cancer risk: What’s the buzz?
Alcohol can cause serious health issues such as liver disease, heart disease, alcohol dependence and more –and the amount you indulge also plays an important role in cancer risk.
Healthy Tips for Cancer Prevention
Learn about healthy tips for cancer prevention with this brief informative video from our friends at Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ!
Ways to Prevent Cancer
Did you know that many choices you make every day can lower your risk for several types of cancer?
Cindy’s Cancer Screening Story
“Appointments can change your life. If you have questions, it’s very important to ask them so you can take control of your health.”