Cancer prevention information continues to develop. However, it’s well accepted that lifestyle choices affect the chances of getting cancer.
Consider these lifestyle tips to help prevent cancer.
Talkin’ Tushes
This Colorectal Cancer prevention and screening workshop is focused on the historically Black churches of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Colon Cancer is the ONLY cancer that is 90% preventable when it is caught early. Only 40% of cases are being diagnosed during this window.
How to Do Self-Skin Checks
Learn more about the link between the sun’s rays and skin cancer, what you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones, and how to spot skin changes that may require a doctor’s attention.
How Do I Protect Myself from Ultraviolet (UV) Rays?
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most of this exposure comes from the sun, but some can come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning beds and sun lamps.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and with summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to think about protecting yourself and your loved ones from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
Studies show men are less likely to seek medical care for a number of reasons. Some avoid care because they feel fine. Others are nervous about an exam or what it might reveal. Some men even see medical care as a sign of weakness. However, staying healthy is a sign of strength. It’s important to keep your whole health in check.
Gay and Bisexual Men’s Health
Homophobia, stigma (negative and usually unfair beliefs), and discrimination (unfairly treating a person or group of people) against gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men still exist in the United States and can negatively affect the health and well-being of this community.
Men’s Health
Here is the FastStats on Men’s Health. See how you compare. See ways to make better health choices.
What is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month and Who Is Most Affected?
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.
Robert’s Story
“If I hadn’t been screened I wouldn’t have been able to see my son go off to college.” Robert said. Read more about Robert’s experience.