The Value of Prevention Does Not End at 65
Medical science deserves hearty congratulations for extending the lifespan of Americans to 80 years and beyond. This is truly an impressive feat, considering that most babies born in 1900 did not live...
View ArticleCancer Survivors Month: Free Help to Quit Smoking
For cancer survivors in particular, we now know you can take important steps to lower the risk of cancer coming back. These include knowing your family history, living a healthy lifestyle including...
View ArticleCelebrating 10 Years of Collaboration to Prevent Infections in Cancer Patients
In 2009, CDC and the CDC Foundation, with financial support from Amgen Oncology, announced the Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients (PICP) program that would provide evidence-based resources for...
View ArticleFour Reasons Why You Should Use the US Cancer Statistics Tools
US Cancer Statistics, the official federal cancer statistics covering the entire US population, has been updated with new data and new ways to analyze the data by demographics and risk factors. Learn...
View ArticleMen, It’s Time for Real Talk about Prostate Health
Should men get screened for prostate cancer? Each man must decide for himself. That’s why it’s important to talk about screening (testing) with our doctor. While we may be a bit anxious about this...
View ArticleReflections on My Childhood Cancer Experience 10 Years Later
Having cancer taught me to try to find as much joy where you can get it. A cancer diagnosis and treatment can be so harrowing and overwhelming that it’s important to keep a focus on what you love.
View ArticleHispanic Heritage Month: New Spanish-Language Resources for Cancer Patients...
I remember thinking: Isn’t having cancer enough? Does my dad really have to have stage 4 cancer and not be able to understand what his medical team is telling him? Unfortunately, I didn’t like the...
View ArticleMes de la Herencia Hispana: Nuevos recursos en español para pacientes con...
Recuerdo pensar: ¿No basta con que tenga cáncer? ¿Es realmente necesario que mi papá tenga cáncer en estadio 4 y no pueda entender lo que su equipo médico le está diciendo? Desafortunadamente, no me...
View ArticleEasing the Burden of Children and Families Dealing with Cancer
Jamie Ennis Bloyd, MPA Director of Government Relations and External Affairs American Childhood Cancer Organization You may be surprised to learn that every 3 minutes a family hears the devastating...
View ArticleLinda Answers Cancer Survivors’ Questions about Healthy Living
As a cancer survivor, you may have health questions, but don’t know who to ask. Linda is a virtual friend and coach who provides guidance on healthy lifestyle choices.
View ArticleCancer, Flu, and You
The US flu season has started and is expected to continue for weeks. If you have cancer now or have had cancer in the past, you are at high risk for potentially serious complications from flu. As you...
View ArticlePhysician, Get Yourself Screened
In recognition of Cancer Prevention Month, a “disease detective” in CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control talks about what happened when she seemed too busy screening patients for cancer to...
View ArticleConversations with Authors: The Annual Report to the Nation
Since 1998, the Annual Report to the Nation has provided a yearly status report on cancer. We give an update of rates for new cases and deaths, as well as trends for the most common cancers in the...
View ArticleBest Remedy for COVID-19 Is Prevention
Since the novel coronavirus was first identified and named in January, there has been a flurry of news articles and social media posts about the respiratory illness, also known as COVID-19.
View ArticleCancer Registry Data: In the Clouds
Technology has come a long way in recent years. With one click we can have items at our doorstep within days or even hours! We can catch a ride to the airport, keep in touch with friends and family on...
View ArticleAlcohol Awareness Month: Rethink Your Drink
Most of us are familiar with the link between some lifestyle behaviors and cancer—like smoking or physical inactivity. But some people may be surprised that alcohol consumption is also a risk factor...
View ArticleThe News on Cancer Deaths in the United States: Good, Bad, and Fantastic
CDC works with agencies and organizations across the country to find ways to prevent people from getting cancer. We work with states to keep track of the number of people who get and die from cancer,...
View ArticleTips for Cancer Survivors During Stressful Times
Feelings of uncertainty and fear may weigh heavily on people dealing with a cancer diagnosis or people who have had one in the past. Whether worrying about the risk of infection or about cancer coming...
View ArticleBack to Basics: Take Extra Care for Checkups and Screenings
There’s no doubt that 2020 is different from anything we could have imagined. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to adjust to new ways of doing everything from work to school, travel, and...
View ArticleHopefulness, Mental Health, and Wellness Counseling Are Vital for Young Asian...
"I met Dr. Zhang at the 2019 national conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, where he made a presentation on health disparities and stress screening among young cancer survivors. He...
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