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…
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…
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…
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…
Many people want to know – what age is the best age to start screening for cancer. While there is no “exact age” each cancer shows up at different ages, so it’s best to first understand that cancer has no age. While we are simply offering suggestions on when to start screening, it is…
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and many people often ask themselves the question, “How do I know if I have colon cancer?” Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and the second leading cause of deaths in men and women. Over 136,000 were diagnosed last year, and…