The Topic Is Cancer Posts
Patient Navigation: Helping Those Facing Cancer Find the Way
"During an overwhelming time, patient navigators can create a trusted environment to provide personalized guidance. I want to recognize these often-unsung heroes and their contributions to each and every person facing cancer." Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentA Big Anniversary for Screen for Life!
"One day soon, I hope this campaign and others like it can fade away, as colorectal cancer screening becomes the norm for everyone. As we say, ‘No more excuses, folks!’ Screening really does save lives.” Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentSupporting Cancer Survivors Who Use Tobacco
"My grandmother died of lung cancer after a seven-year battle. She fought like a champ, without ever so much as a complaint. She was like a second mother, and one of my favorite people in the world. I still cry when I think about the day we lost her. Cancer doesn’t discriminate. In our lifetime, it’s almost guaranteed that we will all know a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer." Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentNational Colorectal Cancer Roundtable: 80% in Every Community
“In 2015, working with CDC’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program became deeply personal when my sister-in-law died of colorectal cancer. Jan was age 56 when she died and she had been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer two years earlier. Like millions of people age 50 to 74 years, Jan had never been screened for colorectal cancer; in fact, she was in the age group (50 to 54 years) with the lowest U.S. rate of screening. Her colorectal cancer could have been prevented or detected early, when treatment is more effective. Jan could have been alive today.” Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentWorld Cancer Day Reflections from Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH
World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, raises worldwide awareness about cancer. In this blog post, Dr. Lisa Richardson answers a few questions on how far we have come in lowering the number of cancer cases and deaths and about the future of cancer prevention. Read More >
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