Allegany Speaks | Cancer Screenings Save Lives | Activity https://alleganyspeaks.com/groups/cancer-screenings-save-lives/ Activity feed for the group, Cancer Screenings Save Lives. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:23:40 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1a0606a1afe74770df2eddb2d62eeaf8 Ellie Folk joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/2596/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:58:31 -0500 0 5ccb6ef7f3d05af28ea16fd4ceb47355 Julie Teter joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1549/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:13:12 -0500 0 600260b75a116b7855f45b7ea1b9d84d Annie joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1326/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 22:28:39 -0400 0 524de771d1f7870bee929ddf8fc65dd2 Alexis Jackson joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1306/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:27:46 -0400 0 72bc990f24ef45963200b43cdb669313 Denise Halterman joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1228/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:45:47 -0400 0 01034d382efb3a512440f5701ca8d149 Pam Jan uploaded the file: For Patients with Cancer and Caregivers to Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1094/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:42:20 -0400 You’re invited to an eight-week experience where you’ll learn techniques to reduce stress, build resilience and gain support using mind-body medicine techniques.

]]> 2 d8b3dc574666d5f4befc5a548d95ced3 Pam Jan joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1093/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:32:25 -0400 0 7c5eba39aaef60e4f1e3110950139630 Jenn joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1077/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:50:33 -0400 0 53e9da848c5dba87847f2b9e167418c7 Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. There are lots of […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1052/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:44:35 -0400 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. There are lots of different methods for getting screened for colorectal cancer (see recent upload of various screening methods ). The best screening method is the one that gets done. Colonoscopy is the “gold standard” for detecting polyps, also known as growths of tissue, because these polyps can be…[Read more]

]]> 0 28a3261da32549b009b1431a5adbe832 Paula McKenzie uploaded the file: Screening Methods for detection of Colorectal Cancer to Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/1051/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:34:40 -0400 0 2ccb43bfb8be44ee0670ecd1744e9beb Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than half a […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/961/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:02:41 -0500 The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than half a million women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and that each year over half of these women die from the disease. The HPV (humanpapilloma virus) vaccine could prevent many of these cases and save lives. Follow the link below to learn more about HPV and its…[Read more]

]]> 0 4974054ab05f446d584abafaf27ecf14 Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: If someone were to ask you "what is the greatest gift you […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/919/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:34:30 -0500 If someone were to ask you “what is the greatest gift you could receive this holiday season?” what would you say? Would it be your health, time with your family?
Then get caught up on all of your preventative cancer screenings and start the New Year out right. Regular cancer screenings is the best way to either prevent cancer, or detect it in…[Read more]

]]> 0 4e1623792984d3c4c63c8f29d2fc62f9 Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/738/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:55:55 -0500 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer. There are several risk factors that increase your risk of lung cancer. Smoking is the #1 risk factor, but family history of lung cancer in a parent, sibling or child also puts you in a higher risk category. Another risk factor is environmental…[Read more]

]]> 1 590ab490ddf6f4c58b638d6ceafab815 Angie Ellsworth joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/622/ Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:18:29 -0400 0 66e6974af42b981385511def11acb698 Renee Kniseley joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/590/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:16:15 -0400 0 3ce6929263d85b06d383c47478a6aefb Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: Do you or someone you know need a mammogram? Breast cancer […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/582/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:27:46 -0400 Do you or someone you know need a mammogram? Breast cancer screening is as easy as 1-2-Screen! Talk to your healthcare provider today about getting screened with a clinical breast exam and mammogram! If you don’t have health insurance or you need assistance making appointments, finding transportation or need language interpretation, call 3…[Read more]

]]> 1 1b0471bca366de81cdbf9f374ea0f2c2 Patricia Tichnell joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/571/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:09:57 -0400 0 e26dc29045722861f67062c8b1405b8a Lynn Kane joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/537/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:11:41 -0400 0 7adcfb4a4262d1e373f1d175ea11931d Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Scientific study detailing plan to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia to Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/530/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:30:15 -0400 Using screening (Pap smears) and cervical cancer vaccine (HPV), Australia might be the first place in the world to eliminate cervical cancer.

]]> 0 84c5693304c13ead30f485db6146e5e3 Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: I couldn't help but take note of this article reporting that […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/529/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:27:22 -0400 I couldn’t help but take note of this article reporting that Australia envisions virtual elimination of cervical cancer within 20 years!
They are using a 2-pronged approach, with screening being one. The second part is prevention through use of the cervical cancer vaccine.

HPV vaccination is through a publicly funded school immunization program…[Read more]

]]> 1 7bbf8d7bf6fd8d88d5219d133f246c28 Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: Today is October 2, and we are kicking off Breast Cancer […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/522/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:15:21 -0400 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]

]]> 0 889821092cb12bdd7b155ddf2c92fde0 John Corbin joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/497/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:00:27 -0400 0 f1708bcefc79db5fbf856116033d488f Paula McKenzie uploaded the file: Womens Health Presentation to Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/484/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:44:30 -0400 0 bb60f387deed11be48a78efc51c418af Lisa Lyons joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/476/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:54:51 -0400 2 036498e0f6ca99a92f4ebfa259ac2b4f Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives: How will Allegany County be participating in October's […] https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/461/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:18:51 -0400 How will Allegany County be participating in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month? What activities are planned?

]]> 1 2249cf570e47dcf499235549dcf9e563 Susan Stewart joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/448/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:11:14 -0400 0 6039c5b59a2634f2f70ff1f58bd466ab Nicole Bradley joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/443/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:04:45 -0400 0 258bd3a5dbe33ff58c1e1e78e7bb61a1 Jennifer Corder joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives https://alleganyspeaks.com/activity-2/p/441/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:16:15 -0400 0