April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Esophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer death around the world. There are two main types of esophageal cancer: adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. They are classified based on which cells are cancerous. Adenocarcinoma begins in the cells of the […]
Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month | Are You at Risk?
Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month | Are You at Risk? Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that begins in the bone marrow. Plasma cells are important immune system cells that release antibodies, which help fight infection. It is part of a group of illnesses called plasma cell dyscrasias or plasma cell neoplasms. It can come […]
Learn More About Colorectal Cancer for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Learn More About Colorectal Cancer for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum. It is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States in men and women combined. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women. In 2021 alone, it […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2021
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2021 March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Many people have struggled with Traumatic Brain Injuries at some point in their lives. In one year, there were 2.8 million traumatic brain injury related emergency room visits. Of these visits, there were 50,000 deaths. Concussions are the most common form of brain injury […]
National Cancer Prevention Month: Avoid Asbestos to Prevent Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
National Cancer Prevention Month: Avoid Asbestos to Prevent Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma National Cancer Prevention Month is ending, but this does not mean that you can pretend that cancer is not an issue. Different lifestyle changes like exercising, eating more fruits and vegetables, protecting yourself from the sun, and avoiding carcinogenic substances need to be […]
Eating a Healthier Diet Can Reduce Obesity and Cancer Risk
Eating a Healthier Diet Can Reduce Obesity and Cancer Risk Cancer prevention is not always about avoiding carcinogens. Avoiding carcinogenic substances like asbestos and benzene is important, but everyday behavior also needs to be modified to make sure cancer is not an issue later in life. One of the main choices people need to make […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Prevent Certain Types of Cancer by Following a Few Steps
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Prevent Certain Types of Cancer by Following a Few Steps February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Certain cancers can be prevented, but people have to be careful and follow certain steps to prevent them. Skin cancer is one of these, and a great way to prevent skin cancer is […]
Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer and Cigarette Smoking
Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer and Cigarette Smoking Many people confuse mesothelioma with lung cancer and believe cigarette smoking and tobacco use causes both. Lung cancer and mesothelioma have several characteristics in common. However, there are significant differences between the two diseases. Characteristics of Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Lung Cancer is an abnormal growth of cancer cells […]