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Cancer is best treated when it is found early. Early detection is achieved through regular cancer screenings. Join the conversation to find out how you can protect yourself through regular cancer screenings.
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Pam Jan uploaded the file: For Patients with Cancer and Caregivers to
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 7 months agoYou’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.
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This is great, Pam. I think the patients will benefit tremendously from the Center for Mind Body Medicine’s skills. I can’t wait to hear the feedback.
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Thank you for sharing this Pam. This sounds like a great experience.
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Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 8 months agoMarch 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]
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Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 10 months agoThe 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]
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 11 months agoIf 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] -
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Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years agoNovember 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]
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The 30 pack-year smoking history will qualify you for a screening CT scan.
1 pack per day x 30 years = 30 pack years
2 packs per day x 15 years = 30 pack yearsTalk to your doctor about your pack year history to see if you might benefit from the screening CT.
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month agoDo 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]
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Great year round message! Early detection is the key.
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Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Scientific study detailing plan to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia to
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month agoUsing screening (Pap smears) and cervical cancer vaccine (HPV), Australia might be the first place in the world to eliminate cervical cancer.
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month agoI 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]
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Wow, that is amazing. I just heard a local gynecologist speak last week, and he says he rarely sees cervical cancer anymore, and when he does, it is usually in women who have put off having pap tests for a long time. Just shows that preventative screenings are working, and the HPV vaccine is just one more tool in the toolshed!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month agoToday 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
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