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.”
Tests for Cervical Cancer
Finding cervical cancer often starts with an abnormal HPV (human papillomavirus) or Pap test result. This will lead to further tests which can diagnose cervical cancer or pre-cancer.
This Blog May Inspire You but Motivation Is Another Story
When I was a teenager, about 2 out of 3 kids my age had tried smoking cigarettes and about 1 of 5 kids smoked cigarettes every day. Many of my family members smoked. Most of my friends smoked. I tried smoking.
Denise’s Story
Denise credits the American Lung Association’s Saved By The Scan billboard for saving her life. She is now a LUNG FORCE Hero and lung cancer survivor. Read her story: