Posted on March 11, 2020
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States for 2020 are 104,610 new cases of colon cancer and 43,340 new cases…
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Posted on March 01, 2019
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States for 2019 are 101,420 new cases of colon cancer and 44,180 new cases…
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Posted on June 25, 2018
When “Feeling the Burn” is NOT a Good Thing
Sunburns may seem like a given after a day at the beach, but you should really consider them potentially harmful wounds. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in this country, and UV light exposure is its most preventable risk factor. So why, in 2014, did one-third of surveyed adults report suffering a sunburn? According…
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Posted on June 18, 2018
Make Sure Dad’s Healthy for Many Father’s Day Celebrations to Come
June is Men’s Health Month If you’re like most of the country, you celebrated the dad(s) in your life yesterday during Father’s Day. These men are special and we value the wisdom they provide and the time spent with them. We want them here to share the joys of life with us as long as…
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Posted on April 23, 2018
How Much is Too Much? Don’t Let a Habit Become an Addiction
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Nearly 90,000 people die every year from alcohol-related deaths. Sometimes it’s nice to sit down after a long day and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine. Many find a nice drink after supper is a great way to wind down and relax before heading to bed. But, for some…
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Posted on March 05, 2018
Is 50 the Magic Number for Colorectal Cancer?
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month The American Cancer Society estimates 95,520 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, 39,910 will be diagnosed with rectal cancer, and 50,260 will die from this disease. Of cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second leading cancer…
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Posted on September 12, 2017
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Hey, Guys: Quit Ignoring Prostate Cancer! Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for men in the U.S. Approximately one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. This year alone, 160,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease. The prostate is found men just below the bladder and…
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Posted on June 15, 2017
June 12-18 is Men’s Health Week
Addressing your health can be scary, but avoiding it altogether can be deadly. According to a recent National Health Interview Survey of 33,075 adults, 24.3% of all men over 18 years of age had not seen a doctor in the past year compared to 12% of all women in the same group. The survey interestingly…
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Posted on August 17, 2015
Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment
Learning how to move forward Cancer Transitions is a free 2.5 hour, four-week wellness program designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Expert panelists including physicians, nutritionists and fitness experts will discuss exercise tailored to each participant’s abilities, provide tips for relaxation, stress management and nutritious eating. Meet…
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