Lorenzo scheduled several health tests and exams. A routine blood test showed his prostate specific antigen (PSA) was 7.9—higher than the normal range of 2.0 and 4.0. PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. His PSA level had been normal until that time. A PSA can be high for many reasons, including having prostate cancer. Hear about Lorenzo’s story here.
Getting ready for back to school? Don’t forget your child’s HPV vaccine.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Some can be persistent and can progress to cancer in both women and men later in life.
Mark’s Story
Mark was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma at age 26. He went through multiple rounds of chemo. Mark shares his story of regaining mental and physical health after treatment, as well as the importance of building and using support systems.
You Are in Control: Preparation & Planning for Legal Issues Affecting Individuals with Chronic Illness
Tuesday August 22 at 12 noon Presented by South Jersey Legal Services Register Here
Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather.
UV Radiation: Risks & Prevention
Taking steps to protect yourself from the sun is a year-round responsibility. Protect yourself and others from the sun with shade, a shirt, or sunblock (SPF 15+) all year long.
Tanning Beds & Melanoma
Like many young ladies, Amber was using tanning beds during her college years. 67 stitches later…
It is possible to separate gender from health care—and we should. 🏳️🌈
The existing emphasis on gender distorts and oversimplifies the person in need of care. Giving individuals the autonomy to make their own health-related decisions, and support once they do, is essential to improved outcomes for all people, not just those who are transgender.”
7 Major Health Disparities Affecting the LGBTQ+ Community
We all rely on healthcare services at some point in our lives, and many of us take them for granted. But not everybody has the same access to medical advice and treatment. As a result, specific populations suffer poorer health outcomes than others.
Skin cancer among gay and bisexual men: Why tanning beds may be to blame
Gay and bisexual men may also be at increased risk: Though research about cancer risks for the LGBTQ+ community is lacking, a 2020 study indicates that gay and bisexual men report skin cancer rates nearly twice that of heterosexual men.1 (Sexual minority women reported lower or equal rates of skin cancer compared with heterosexual women.)