Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most common in people age 50 and older. The good news? If everyone age 50 and … Continue reading Colorectal Cancer Awareness →

Cervical Health Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical cancer. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV. Many people with HPV don’t … Continue reading Cervical Health Awareness →

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness about the disease. While most are aware of the disease, a lot of people forget to take steps on how to detect its early stages and encourage others to do the same. The Importance of Early Detection – The goal of screening exams for … Continue reading The Best Protection is Early Detection. →