This May 31st put down the tobacco. World Health Organization (WHO) is looking to stop the trade of tobacco products and their World No Tobacco Day campaign is dedicated to highlighting health risks associated with tobacco and advocating for policies to reduce tobacco consumption. World No Tobacco Day has been observed annually since 1989.…
Have plans for Memorial Day? The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention wants you to kick off the summer season practicing sun safety and have declared the Friday before Memorial Day “Don’t Fry Day.” A clever twist on a traditional Friday No Fry Day focuses on encouraging everyone to be safe when it comes…
Research is important. Without research, there would not be the treatments and methods there are today to help patients fight back against cancer. May is Cancer Research Month, and University Cancer Centers Houston is offering to help patients and families of those with cancer win their battles through any means possible. University Cancer Centers…
We spend the summer months in search of the perfect summer tan, but are you aware that tanning is one of the worst things you can do for your skin? Melanoma Monday– One of the deadliest and most dangerous forms of skin cancer is Melanoma, which is a cancerous growth that develops over time…
Do you know what the most common cancer is? Skin cancer. With summer right around the corner we are making it our mission to get the word out on how to prevent skin cancer, what to look for and the different types. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than there…
National Volunteer Week begins April 23rd and continues until the 29th. National Volunteer Week is about giving back to the community and inspiring people everywhere to step outside of their daily routines to help someone else. We work together, play together and National Volunteer Week is about spreading the message that we can come…
You may see a lot of violet ribbons this month and be wondering what they stand for. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is in full force throughout the month of April, and the goal is to get the word out on just what testicular cancer is and how it affects men. While it is among…
National Nutrition Month has passed, and University Cancer Centers (UCC) wants to know what improvements you’ve made to your diet that will carry on the remainder of the year and beyond. National Nutrition Month was originally created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus a campaign strictly on the importance of making…
At University Cancer Centers (UCC) Dr. Mark D’Andrea, or Dr. D to his patients has made it his mission to find a cure for cancer. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you should stop going in for regular screenings. Mark D’Andrea and University Cancer Centers’ specialize in treating…
Cancer can strike anyone at any time. While studies have shown that cancer can be hereditary, there are some cases where patients were diagnosed with no history at all. While this may seem a little scary, knowing some facts about cancer can bring you peace of mind and give you some insight into a…
