Lung Cancer Sucks

19/05/2022

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers. When it comes to skin cancer it is important to know your ABCs because this could be the one thing to help with early detection. Remember to wear sunscreen as the weather warms up ☀️

15/05/2022

08/03/2022

Together we are tougher than Cancer!

March is Colorectal Cancer awareness month. Remember to watch for signs and get tested regularly.

06/01/2022

Women of all age are at risk of Cervical Cancer and here are some important facts and prevention actions that can be taken

HPV is the #1 cause

There is an HPV vaccination that has been found to be very effective in prevention of contracting HPV

Both men and women can be a carrier of HPV and it can show no symptoms or signs for years

Getting routine Pap tests is the best way to detect abnormal changes to the cervix early

Women who smoke are twice more likely to get cervical cancer

If you have a sister or mother who had cervical cancer you can be two or three times more likely to get the disease

Symptoms hardly appear early and this is why it is important to get routine pap exams as this your best chance of catching cervical cancer at the early stages

Symptoms that may be seen during the later stages are pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, painful urination, unusual discharge, abnormal menstrual cycles, pain or bleeding after s*x, anemia, urinary incontinence and back pain

Cervical cancer cases have luckily been declining over the years but it is still the second most common type of cancer among women and it is important to know the prevention tips

13/11/2021

Some Lung Cancer Facts

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer throughout the world.

Early lung cancer might not cause any symptoms.

A chronic cough is the most common symptom of early lung cancer.

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer.

Even if you don’t smoke, being exposed to secondhand smoke can raise your risk of lung cancer.

If lung cancer is discovered before it spreads beyond the lungs, the five-year survival rate is 55 percent

04/11/2021

November is Lung, Stomach and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

28/10/2021

13/10/2021

Numbers everyone should know.

01/10/2021

https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us in Helping Women Now! Share your story, take the eBook Quiz, and help spread awareness.

15/09/2021

Always remember you are not alone.

08/08/2021

It’s always important to pay attention to your own body as you are the only one who knows it best. If something feels off or strange don’t be scared to seek help and ask questions.

These are the 10 Commandments of Cancer Awareness.

09/07/2021

A fantastic article that brings some positivity. It talks about the successes of new treatments and also the drop in fatality rates and increase in survival from cancer over the last two decades. https://www.statnews.com/2021/07/08/cancer-death-rates-2021/

Death rates are declining for more than half of the most common forms of cancer in the U.S., according to a new report.

01/07/2021

Sarcomas are a rare group of cancers in which malignant cells form in the bones or soft tissues of the body.

Soft tissue sarcomas form in cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, tendons, nerves, and around joints. Osteosarcomas develop in bone; liposarcomas form in fat; rhabdomyosarcomas form in muscle; and Ewing sarcomas form in bone and soft tissue.

Bone and joint cancer is most frequently diagnosed among teenagers, while soft tissue cancers typically affect those 55 years or older.

13/06/2021

With it being National Cancer Survivor Month, these are essential signs to look out for to make sure you catch it early.