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June is National Cancer Survivor Month!!! 💪🏽🎉

National Cancer Survivor Month According to the National Cancer Institute, an individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of his or her life.

May is Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke | cdc.gov Get the facts about stroke from CDC.

March is Multiple Myeloma Month.

What Is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer formed by malignant plasma cells.

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month

Kidney Cancer: Know the Risk Factors In conjunction with Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about risk factors and treatment options for the disease.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Regular screening, beginning at age 50, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer. If you’re 50 to 75 years old, get screened for colorectal cancer regularly. If you’re younger than 50 and think you may be at high risk of getting colorectal cancer, or if you’re older than 75, ask your doctor if you should be screened

Fast Facts

*Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

*Every year, about 140,000 people in the United States get colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die of it.
Risk increases with age. More than 90% of colorectal cancers occur in people who are 50 years old or older.

*Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. If you have symptoms, they may include blood in or on the stool, stomach pain that doesn’t go away, or losing weight and you don’t know why. If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor.

*There are several screening test options. Talk with your doctor about which is right for you.

*Only about two-thirds of adults in the United States are up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening.

Feb is gallbladder cancer awareness month!!

https://moffitt.org/take-charge/take-charge-story-archive/gallbladder-bile-duct-cancer-awareness-month-is-observed-in-february/

Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month Is Observed in February Unlike other, more common forms of cancer, there is an overall lack of knowledge among the general public about gallbladder and bile duct cancer, which is relatively rare.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Spread the word!!!!

February is ! Did you know that nearly half of all cases may be preventable? Here's are some easy ways to help reduce your risk of . https://bit.ly/2DO6Wvq

National Cancer Prevention Month - NFCR There are approximately 1.7 million new cases of cancer diagnosed per year in the United States. Many, if not most, of these cases may have been preventable. To kick off National Cancer Prevention Month, the National Foundation for Cancer Research encourages its readers to pick up cancer-preventativ...

Come out and support a great fundraiser for Cancer Awareness.
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The Dress 4 A Cure Cancer Foundation is sponsoring the Annual White Family Brunch. Please come out and support the cause.

Come out on Sunday, August 18th for Dress4ACure 1st Community Back to School Jam. You don’t want to miss it.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. Smoking causes 80% to 90% of cases of lung cancer. Don’t smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke

Lung Cancer Awareness Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. To lower your risk, don't smoke, avoid secondhand smoke, and get your home tested for radon.

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