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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Jasiah Sanchez
January 3, 2023

January is Cervical cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by HPV, which is why vaccines against the virus are an important part of cervical cancer prevention strategies. Click to read more about how to lower your risk for cervical cancer.

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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.

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11/1/24 1:45 AM

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:

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11/1/24 1:31 AM

What are lung nodules?

What are lung nodules?

A lung nodule is a small mass of dense tissue on the lung. On a chest X-ray or CT scan, it looks like a white spot. Read on to find out more.

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11/1/24 12:56 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