Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making changes such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular screenings.


Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making changes such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular screenings.
Have you ever had an inner voice telling you to take a particular action, like call your friend? And when you did, that friend said, “I was just thinking of you?” Heeding that inner voice can be very beneficial—even lifesaving—as shared by cancer survivor, Celeste Smalls-Sumpter.
If I didn’t go to that appointment, I might not be around for my kids,” Cindy says. Her Cervical Screening found precancerous cells.
“The routine cervical screenings changed my life,” says Jasmine, after a test found precancerous cells. She shares her story in this video.
You can lower your risk for cervical cancer by getting screened regularly, starting at age 21.

Research has found several risk factors that may increase your chances of getting lung cancer. Find out the risks here….
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.
Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer. Most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until the cancer is advanced.
When you get the results of your mammogram, you may also be told if your breasts have low or high density. Dr. Temeika Fairley explains what that means and why it’s important.
Although it is rare, men can get breast cancer. Learn about symptoms of breast cancer in men and things that may increase your risk.
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.
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