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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

Posted
03/1/25 2:25 AM

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

Posted
03/1/25 2:22 AM

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.

Posted
03/1/25 2:16 AM

A Bit About the Coalition

Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health is a regional chronic disease prevention coalition funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Cancer Control and Prevention. Our purpose is to reduce the state's cancer burden and improve health outcomes for people with, or at risk for, cancer and other chronic diseases in Atlantic and Cape may counties. For more information on comprehensive cancer control, visit www.njcancer.gov. Shore Medical Center is the lead agency for Atlantic and Cape May counties. The CACH is working on a variety of projects to improve our community's health. You can help by becoming involved by being a member or volunteer. Anyone interested should call 609-653-3923.

Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health

c/o Shore Medical Center, Cancer Center
100 Medical Center Way
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Phone: 609-653-3923