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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 4 months ago

Today is October 2, and we are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know you can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Some risk factors cannot be reduced (such as age), but there are things you can do.
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Limit the amount of alcohol you consume
Talk with your doctor about hormone replacement…[Read more]

John Corbin joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 4 months ago

Paula McKenzie uploaded the file: Womens Health Presentation to Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 4 months ago

Lisa Lyons joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 4 months ago

Lisa Lyons replied 6 years, 4 months ago

Can someone tell me what the current standard is for Colorectal Screenings if you have had prior polyps removed and they were serrated adenomas. They were 3 years apart 2 different times. I have a cousin that is dying from colon cancer and I’m very nervous and want to make sure I’m informed of the newest guidelines. Last one I had no polyps and…[Read more]
- Paula McKenzie replied 6 years, 4 months ago
  
  Lisa,
  That is a great question and there are a lot of factors that go into when a person should have a repeat colonoscopy. We follow the guidelines set by the Medical Advisory Committee through our cancer programs in the State of Maryland. Usually, the endoscopist takes into consideration the type of polyp, size of polyp, number of polyps and the…[Read more]

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 4 months ago

How will Allegany County be participating in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month? What activities are planned?

Paula McKenzie replied 6 years, 4 months ago

We are participating in a Womens Health Presentation on October 9 at WMHS. I have attached a flyer that tells about this program. Should be very informative, and we will have a table set up with nurses to answer questions about cancer and screenings. We have also put information in the newspaper, and we are available to speak at meetings,…[Read more]