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Talk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment
Talk to Someone About Prostate Cancer is a virtual human simulation that was created to help men get a better understanding of prostate health, risks for prostate cancer, options for prostate cancer screening, and understanding options for treatment, if prostate cancer is found. Nathan provides an interactive conversation guided by questions about prostate cancer that you choose. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentFive Things to Know about Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is the #2 cancer killer of both men and women in the US. Here are five things to know about colorectal cancer screening. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentCelebrate Your Age, It’s Good for Your Health
Researchers have examined how ageism is internalized, or gets under the skin, under a theory Yale researcher Becca Levy called “stereotype embodiment.” Negative stereotypes about older adults are common in our culture, and not just on birthday cards. Children are introduced to negative stereotypes of old people at young ages, like the wicked old witch, and they continue to come across these as they age. According to this theory, when adults reach ages they consider are old, long-held stereotypes can shape how they see themselves. These self-perceptions can act as self-fulfilling prophecies. Adults who think that certain health problems are just part of getting older may be less likely to take the actions needed to stay healthy, like moving more and eating better. They thought they’d become ill, and that thinking helped make it come true. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentHopefulness, Mental Health, and Wellness Counseling Are Vital for Young Asian American Cancer Survivors
"I met Dr. Zhang at the 2019 national conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, where he made a presentation on health disparities and stress screening among young cancer survivors. He focused on young Asian American cancer survivors. This blog highlights a recent conversation we had about how health disparities and culture influence cancer survivors’ mental health and wellness." Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsBack to Basics: Take Extra Care for Checkups and Screenings
There’s no doubt that 2020 is different from anything we could have imagined. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to adjust to new ways of doing everything from work to school, travel, and socializing with loved ones. Another area of our lives that looks different is how we get routine health checkups and cancer screenings. Read More >
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