Happy Wednesday everyone! Welcome back to Community Health Corner. I’m Shelby, and I am Ursula! It’s December! Can you believe we have reached the end of 2022? This year has flown by, and I cannot believe it. It is crazy how quickly this year has passed by us, but it’s not...
A cancer diagnosis impacts more than just the patient. Family, friends, and loved ones in the life of the diagnosed individual are affected as well. Many cancer survivors find that one obstacle they face to a smooth transition into and out of treatment is how loved ones react to their situation....
More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Most people who develop lung cancer (more than 8 in 10) get it from smoking. If you currently smoke, the best way to lower your risk of developing lung cancer is to quit. If you are interested in reading...
Welcome back to this season of Community Health Corner! November is lung cancer awareness month, so we will be presenting information on lung cancer screenings, as well as tobacco cessation. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, but did you know that smoking increases your risk of...
October is breast cancer awareness month, so this month we will be posting many resources on the topic. Today’s post is all about understanding your genetic predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer. Genetic testing is available for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, which can assist...
Today is October 13th, also known as metastatic breast cancer awareness day. About Metastatic Breast Cancer Breast cancer stages range from 0-4, with stages 3 and 4 being considered advanced breast cancer. In stage 3, the breast cancer has not metastasized, or spread to another part of the body....
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early, before it spreads to other parts of the body — and when it may be easier to treat. Mammograms are a form of cancer prevention and should be completed routinely. Together, you and...
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States and is more common in older men than younger men. While this article focuses specifically on prostate cancer screenings and questions you should ask your doctor, you can read more information about prostate cancer in our...
The Basics: Overview Older adults need to get vaccines (shots) to prevent serious diseases. Protect your health by getting all your vaccines on schedule. If you’re age 50 or older: Get vaccines to prevent shingles. Shingles causes a painful rash that can last for months. Learn about shingles...