The Topic Is Cancer Posts
Recognizing Childhood Cancer Month and the New STAR Project
Meet Sandy Jones, who is a public health advisor for both the STAR Project and the previous, Early Case Capture Program. Sandy’s son, Noah Thames, was an avid hunter and fisherman since he was 3 years old. He wrestled from 6th grade through 11th grade. Noah was just 17 years old in his senior year of high school when he was diagnosed with an inoperable high-grade glioma brain cancer. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentTalk to Nathan About Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment
Talk to Someone About Prostate Cancer is a virtual human simulation that helps men get a better understanding of prostate health, risks for prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening options, and treatment options 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 2 CommentsCelebrate 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. These self-perceptions can act as self-fulfilling prophecies. Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsHopefulness, 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 >
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