After more than 20 years of decline, cases of prostate cancer in men and the number of deaths from the disease are rising. A recent report says that a 3% rise in the number of cases took place between 2014-2019. In terms of mortality, less than 27,000 men died from
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wearing pink ribbons has become a tradition to express one’s solidarity to fight for a cure and to support others suffering from the disease. But here are some additional ways to promote breast cancer awareness and provide education and support. Mammograms Save Lives Remind
Think there’s nothing you can do to prevent being diagnosed with cancer? Think again. More than 40% of all diagnosed cancers and nearly 50% of all cancer-related deaths in the United States can be attributed to preventable causes. While there is no certain way to prevent cancer, things like excess
We all know smoking’s health risks. There are also other problems that smoking can cause, such as enjoying physical activity or qualifying for Life Insurance. Still, knowing the benefits of quitting doesn’t make it any easier to do so. That’s because smoking tobacco is not only a physical addiction but
November is officially Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The event started back in 1995 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. As the lung cancer community and the lung cancer movement grew, awareness activities increased. Therefore, it became apparent there was a need for a larger awareness campaign beyond just a day. On December
This October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month was greeted with some early good news: reports released in September indicate that breast cancer patients experiencing symptoms like “chemo brain” can benefit greatly with regular exercise. What is “Chemo Brain”? “Chemo brain” refers to common symptoms often reported by patients while undergoing chemotherapy.
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest diseases for both men and women. Although smoking can greatly increase your risk, you don’t have to be a smoker to develop a tumor in the lung. In the last 20 years, as the number of people who smoke has drastically decreased, the
More than 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer and cancers of the throat, tonsils and back of the tongue each year, with approximately 10,000 people unfortunately dying due to this illness. Oral cancer occurs when cells within the mouth develop mutations in their DNA. As the mutated cells accumulate, a
This year, March 5 is the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s “Dress in Blue Day”. The organization asks people to wear blue clothing or a blue ribbon to raise awareness about the disease, those impacted by it, and raise money for organizations working to advance research and treatments. Every year, about 140,000
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their life. Everyone, women and men, should want to do their part to raise awareness and do their part to find a cure. Whether you’re a breast cancer survivor, know someone who is combatting