February Awareness 2024

Happy February! 

February Awareness

February is awareness for cancer prevention, world cancer day (4) and bile duct and gallbladder cancer. See more on our calendar and resources page here.

Spotlight on Cancer Prevention

Cancer touches almost everyone. Nearly 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. The good news is that cancer prevention and early detection can save lives.

Did you know that many choices you make every day can lower your risk for several types of cancer?
Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases and about 50% of cancer deaths are preventable with the knowledge we have today. 

Routine cancer screening can detect cancer early (even if you have no signs or symptoms). When cancer is detected early, it increases your chance of survival. You may also require less extensive treatment or have more treatment options.

- Prevent Cancer Foundation

Additional Resources for Information and Outreach Educational Materials:

• American Cancer Society 
• American Cancer Society Prevention and Early Detection Guidelines
• American Institute for Cancer Research
• CDC  
• Community Outreach Tips and Resources
• National Cancer Institute 
• Prevent Cancer 
• Steps_to_Prevent_Cancer Infographic
• World Cancer Research Fund International

Education and Events

• North Texas Regional Navigator Network AONN+ Dinner Meeting on February 13, 2024  at 6:00 pm, get details here.
• See our Education and Events page for more oncology education and community events.

Board Openings

We will have the following board positions open in May:

• President Elect (1 year term, followed by 1 year term each as President and then Past President) 
• Program/Vendor Liaison (2 year term)
• Webmaster/Communications (2 year term)

We will have more information in April.