By addressing certain exposures and behaviors among today’s youth, we can reduce their chances of getting cancer in the future. Click here to read more!
National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. When it comes to cancer, equity means that everyone has an equal opportunity to prevent it, detect it early, and receive appropriate treatment and follow-up after treatment is completed.
Survivors…Jen’s Story
Early detection helps save lives! Learn how Jen’s pap tests helped detect cervical cancer in its early stages by reading her story.
Jasmine’s Story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
“The routine cervical screenings changed my life,” says Jasmine, after a test found precancerous cells. She shares her story in this video.
Jasmine’s Story: Preventing Cervical Cancer
“The routine cervical screenings changed my life,” says Jasmine, after a test found precancerous cells. She shares her story in this video.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month and many factors over a course of a lifetime can influence your breast cancer risk. Click to learn how to reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Summer Isn’t Over Yet
Even if summer is coming to an end, we shouldn’t begin to neglect sun protection. Even into September, it can be necessary to use sun protection. For some helpful advice on sun safety, click here.
Helping Cancer Survivors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collaborates with public, non-profit, and private partners to develop and implement strategies to assist the growing number of cancer survivors in the United States. Click here to find out more.
UV Safety Month
UV radiation, which is invisible, is emitted by the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. Skin cells can be harmed by UV radiation. To learn more about UV radiation and sun safety, click here.
Sun Safety Poster Contest Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Sun Safety Poster Contest! Over 100 posters were submitted by students from both Atlantic and Cape May counties. The top 20 award recipients are listed in this article. Thank you for your participation once again, and we hope the students will enjoy their prizes.