East Georgia Cancer Coalition

02/12/2026

What does the gallbladder do? When you eat fatty foods, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the small intestine, where it helps break down fats from your diet.

02/12/2026

Staying up to date on cervical cancer screening helps detect changes early, when treatment is most effective.

Are you up to date with your cervical cancer screening?

02/11/2026

Apple Pancakes that are fully vegan, easy to make, and great to enjoy any time of year! Visit Hearty At Home to see the ingredients substitutions. Every click, pin & share helps fight cancer!

Apple Pancakes that are fully vegan, easy to make, and great to enjoy any time of year! See more for substitutions

02/11/2026

A “pack-year” is equal to smoking 1 pack (or about 20 ci******es) per day for a year.

For example, a person could have a 20 pack-year history by smoking 1 pack a day for 20 years, or by smoking 2 packs a day for 10 years.

If you or a love done is looking to quit to***co use, please reach out to us! One of our To***co Treatment Specialists can help.

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02/10/2026

Screening for Prostate Cancer typically includes a PSA blood test, with or without a digital re**al exam.

How often testing is recommended will depend on your PSA level.

Have you discussed this with your doctor yet?

02/09/2026

Eating well is one way we can help lower our risk of cancer.

We know that eating healthy can feel overwhelming, so if you are looking for easy, healthy and cost effective recipes please reach out to us!

We would love to tell you more about our “Hearty at Home” blog.

02/09/2026

February is gallbladder awareness month. The gallbladder stores and releases bile, a fluid from the liver, to help digest fats and absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in the small intestine.

02/07/2026

Symptoms of gallbladder cancer can include:
-Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
-Abdominal pain, especially in the upper right abdomen
-Fever
-Nausea and vomiting
-Bloating
-Abdominal lumps
-Unexplained weight loss
-Dark urine and pale stools

If you have these symptoms, talk to your doctor about your risk for gallbladder cancer.

02/06/2026

According to the American Cancer Society, over 9,000 new cases of gallbladder and bile duct cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States.

02/06/2026

Here is another easy, cost-effective meal that nourishes your body and tastes delicious.

Today’s recipe from our vegan food blog, “Hearty at Home” is packed with flavor, made with affordable ingredients, and full of flavor!

Let us know if you give it a try!

02/05/2026

Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer that often lacks early symptoms and is frequently discovered by chance during surgery for gallstones. Talk to your doctor about gallbladder cancer.

02/05/2026

A couple of ways to help lower your risk of Heart Disease include:

❤️ Eating healthy meals with a variety of foods
♥️ Keeping a healthy weight
❤️ Not smoking

Need guidance or support? Reach out to us!