Dr. Bentley Cancer Navigation Coach

09/20/2024

We’ve known for some time the risk of pesticides.

Researchers found that pesticide exposure may contribute to 154.1% more non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases than smoking.

09/18/2024

Worth reposting. LMK if you have any questions

https://cancerprogressreport.aacr.org/progress/cpr21-contents/cpr21-preventing-cancer-identifying-risk-factors/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=cpr&fbclid=IwY2xjawFYEGRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWJLNXnHf50KLdToGUoqK6DZ3sNFTzc4v7KyBple7lnEei46dlzo2_Bmxg_aem_O0JqbZdh57EpBx4zTm4cUw

In the U.S., 40 percent of all cancers are associated with modifiable risk factors. The decline in cancer mortality over the past 30 years is largely attributable to reductions in smoking and increased screening.

08/21/2023

In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors, including tobacco/alcohol use and physical inactivity,

07/18/2022

Radiation therapy is one of the many tools used for cancer treatment.

Radiation therapy is designed to damage cancer cells while causing as little harm as possible to nearby healthy cells.

06/04/2022

How the Denver Bouldering Club’s annual event is supporting investigator-initiated trials at the CU Cancer Center.

06/04/2022

Colorado has superb cancer care at the local level too.

In recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month, the following are 5️⃣ facts you should know about melanoma:⁠
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1️⃣ Melanoma is a skin cancer that can spread earlier and more quickly than other skin cancers.⁠
2️⃣ 1 in 50 Americans will develop melanoma in their lifetime.⁠
3️⃣ Unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and other sources is a leading cause of melanoma.⁠
4️⃣ Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.⁠
5️⃣ Only 20 to 30% of melanomas are found in existing moles, while 70 to 80% arise on apparently normal skin.⁠
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Our clinical partnership with UCHealth has produced survival rates higher than the state average for all stages of melanoma.⁠ https://bit.ly/3t6PH1q

05/31/2022

Summer sun is coming. "An ounce of prevention is worth ... "

In recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month, the following are 5️⃣ facts you should know about melanoma:⁠
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1️⃣ Melanoma is a skin cancer that can spread earlier and more quickly than other skin cancers.⁠
2️⃣ 1 in 50 Americans will develop melanoma in their lifetime.⁠
3️⃣ Unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and other sources is a leading cause of melanoma.⁠
4️⃣ Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.⁠
5️⃣ Only 20 to 30% of melanomas are found in existing moles, while 70 to 80% arise on apparently normal skin.⁠
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Our clinical partnership with UCHealth has produced survival rates higher than the state average for all stages of melanoma.⁠ https://bit.ly/3t6PH1q

03/07/2022

University of Colorado Cancer Center members reviewed their patient data to determine if immunotherapy alone resulted in better outcomes than CLND.

01/17/2022

https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/new-research-reveals-that-honeybee-venom-can-cure-breast-cancer

Does not actually "cure" breast cancer however is a possible advance in treatment for HER2 Neu positive cancers. Currently in research.

The cancer community is buzzing over a new study that says venom from bees can kill cancer cells.

12/08/2021

Research has found most cancer-free individuals over age 60 carry at least 100 billion cells harboring at least one oncogenic, or tumor-causing, mutation.

11/23/2021

Lifestyle changes can be made with determination and the help of a coach.

In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors, including tobacco/alcohol use and physical inactivity,