September Brings Awareness to Several Cancers

September is Childhood Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the American Cancer Society, the cervical cancer which is one type of gynecological cancer death rate has dropped significantly with the increased use of the Pap test, which is the screening procedure that can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or identifies the cancer early when it’s easier to cure. In recent years, the HPV test has been approved as another screening test for cervical cancer since almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). This test looks for infection by high-risk types of HPV that are more likely to cause pre-cancers and cancers of the cervix. Gynecologists recommend most women aged 21-65 years should get Pap smears (at least) every three years as part of routine preventive care. Learn more HERE.

According to the American Cancer Society, the cervical cancer which is one type of gynecological cancer death rate has dropped significantly with the increased use of the Pap test, which is the screening procedure that can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or identifies the cancer early when it’s easier to cure. In recent years, the HPV test has been approved as another screening test for cervical cancer since almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). This test looks for infection by high-risk types of HPV that are more likely to cause pre-cancers and cancers of the cervix. Gynecologists recommend most women aged 21-65 years should get Pap smears (at least) every three years as part of routine preventive care. Learn more HERE.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. If you have a blood cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has educational, emotional, and financial support resources available HERE.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. If you have a blood cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has educational, emotional, and financial support resources available HERE.

Did you know lymphoma is the most common blood cancer in adults and the third most common cancer among children. Learn more HERE.

Did you know lymphoma is the most common blood cancer in adults and the third most common cancer among children. Learn more HERE.

Ovarian cancer mainly develops in older women. About half of the women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 63 years or older. It is more common in white women than African-American women. Ovarian cancer has no screening tool. Women who are symptomatic or high risk can request diagnostic tests, including the CA125 blood test, transvaginal ultrasound and pelvic exam. Learn more about ovarian cancer HERE.

Ovarian cancer mainly develops in older women. About half of the women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 63 years or older. It is more common in white women than African-American women. Ovarian cancer has no screening tool. Women who are symptomatic or high risk can request diagnostic tests, including the CA125 blood test, transvaginal ultrasound and pelvic exam. Learn more about ovarian cancer HERE.

All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but African American men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men. Talk to your doctor and learn more HERE.

All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but African American men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men. Talk to your doctor and learn more HERE.

Thyroid cancer is commonly diagnosed at a younger age than most other adult cancers. And women are 3 times more likely to develop thyroid cancer than men. Learn more HERE.

Thyroid cancer is commonly diagnosed at a younger age than most other adult cancers. And women are 3 times more likely to develop thyroid cancer than men. Learn more HERE.

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While we don’t treat children at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. If your child has cancer, HERE are some tips, suggestions, and resources to help you cope.

While we don’t treat children at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. If your child has cancer, HERE are some tips, suggestions, and resources to help you cope.

Christie Finnegan