March Awareness 2024
Posted 2 months ago in Cancer Awareness
This announcement has 1 attachment:
March Awareness
March is awareness for colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, myeloma, lymphedema, blood clots, nutrition, HPV (4), anal cancer (21) and lynch syndrome (22). See the calendar and resources page for the full awareness calendar and resources.
Friday March 01, 2024 is Dress in Blue Day to raise awareness and support for Colorectal Cancer. So put something blue on this Friday.
Spotlight on Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in men and women and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the men and women combined. It affects all races and ethnicities but is higher in African Americans. BLKHLTH®, Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Cottonelle® have teamed up on a whole new way to downtherecare! to address barriers to screening and prevention among Black Americans.
Colorectal cancer can be prevented by removing pre-cancerous polyps during a colonoscopy. It can also be prevented, in some people, with lifestyle changes. It is one of the fastest rising cancers in young adults. The screening age is 45 for those with an average risk but that still leaves many young adults at risk for not getting diagnosed until later stages.
Get more information on how you can learn about colorectal cancer and raise awareness here and see the resources below.
Resources:
- 6 Ways you Can Promote Colorectal Awareness Month
- American Cancer Society
- CDC
- Colon Cancer Coalition
- Colorectal Cancer Alliance
- Fight Colorectal Cancer
- Prevent Cancer
Education and Events
- See our Education and Events page for oncology education and community events.
- Prevent Cancer Dialogues March 13, 2024 , CEs offered. See other dates here.
Nutrition, Social Work and other March Resources
- Abbott Nutrition Health Institute - free CEs and certificates of training
- CancerCare - oncology social workers provide phone support, online support groups and more
- Cancer Care Services - provides free cancer support services to everyone in Tarrant County
- Cancer Support Community North Texas - provides support to people with cancer and their families, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care
- Eating Hints: Before, During and After Cancer Treatment (NCI)
- Intelligent Nutrition Assistant
- HEB Wellness Nutrition Services
- Nephrostomy Facts Booklet (UOAA)
- Nutrition Counts Recipe Book from Abbott Nutrition
- PearlPoint Nutrition info on cancer and nutrition, schedule an appointment with a dietitian
- Start Strong to Stay Strong™ Throughout Your Cancer Treatment (Abbott Nutrition)
Celebrating the Team in March
Certified Nurses, Child Life Specialists. Dietitians (13), Physicians (30) and Social Workers