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Screenings, Prevention and Early Detection of Cervical Cancer

by Kristy Hegner

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness and education to this preventable and serious cancer that affects thousands of women yearly including more than 600,000 women worldwide in 2020. Cervical cancer is mainly caused by certain… Continue Reading →

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer and How to Lower Your Risk

by Kristy Hegner

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate us and champion the importance of screening, prevention and treatment. Colorectal (colon) cancer is the fourth-most diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United… Continue Reading →

Skin Cancer 101

by Jessica Malen

How Well Do You Know the Warning Signs and Symptoms of Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is often associated with skin that has been exposed to sun, but this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin… Continue Reading →

The Rise of Colon Cancer in Young Adults

by Kristy Hegner

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed among both men and women, as well as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. And unfortunately, colorectal cancer rates are rising for Americans under the age of… Continue Reading →

Celebrate Movember With a Health Screening

by Jessica Malen

Below, you will find the recommended screenings for all men, depending on age. If you haven’t had any of your annual screenings yet, now is the time! There is nothing more “manly” than taking care of your health so you… Continue Reading →

More Women May Consider Breast-Cancer-Gene Testing

by Maya Munot

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone has the breast-cancer gene, also known as BRCA. But did you know that mutations to two BRCA genes– BRCA1 and BRCA2 – occur in an estimated 1 in 300 to 500 women and account for… Continue Reading →

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