NYS Cancer Consortium

#ColorectalCancer is a leading cause of #cancer deaths in the U.S., and screening can prevent or find it early when treatment is likely to work best. More screening information here: cdc.gov/cancer/colorec…

Ten of thousands of New Yorkers die from tobacco-related illnesses each year. We have the opportunity to change that. Tell @CarlHeastie and @AndreaSCousins to ban menthols cigarettes, so future generations can stop getting hooked. #TobaccoKillsNY

We need more education that the Human PapillomaVirus (HPV) causes 6 types of cancer and we have a safe and effective vaccine to prevent it. Spread the word. nbcnews.com/health/cancer/…

The NYS Cancer Consortium Colorectal Cancer Action Team presents ‘Successes and Challenges with Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Communities’ part of the Rural Health Webinar Series: Thurs, Jan 19, 1 PM Register at nysarh-org.zoom.us

Broadway actor Quentin Oliver Lee dies of #coloncancer only 6 months after his diagnosis. • • • #coloncancerawareness #getscreened #omaha #fightbackne #nebraska #colonoscopy cnn.com/2022/12/03/ent…

We're excited for the start of #CancerScreenWeek! Find resources for patients, providers, and other partners in the fight against cancer at CancerScreenWeek.org

❗ Calling all ACS CAN members and supporters! We need your help urging Congress to prioritize cancer prevention, detection, research and palliative care in their year-end must-do list. This includes:

Today is the first day of the 2022 Texas HPV Coalition Annual HPV Summit! There's still time to join the meeting. Click here to register --> buff.ly/3P2nQt7

NYSCC Quarterly Member Meeting Series (3/4): nyscancerconsortium.org/events/nyscc-q… Join us this Thurs, Dec 8 for the second part of a two-part series where we will hear from a panel of experts on the topic of cancer health disparities. This meeting is free and open to the public.

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Our mobile mammography team heads to Watertown to screen patients at North Country Family Health several times a year. Their population health program manager spoke about working with us for breast cancer screenings at one of our recent visits.

Get screened. To check your eligibility go to cancer.org/cancer/breast-…

Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older. Studies have shown that your chances of getting #BreastCancer may be due to many factors, including age. Learn about your risk, then learn how to lower it: cdc.gov/cancer/breast/… #BCAM

A primary care clinician recommendation is the most powerful influence on a patient’s decision to get screened for cancer. The newly updated @NCCRTnews Steps Guide is your one-stop-shop for strategies to increase #CRC screening. nccrt.org/StepsGuide #80inEveryCommunity

#TriviaTuesday answer: In 2019 in the U.S., 264,121 new cases of breast cancer were reported among women, and 42,280 women died from breast cancer. Lower your risk: cdc.gov/cancer/breast/… #BCAM

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. Ask your healthcare provider about the #HPV vaccine when your child turns 9. When given at the recommended ages, this vaccine can prevent more than 90% of HPV cancers. Learn more on our website - hpvroundtable.org/hpv-vaccinatio… #Vaxat9 #HPVvaccine

The proposed removal of menthol from the market represents a significant step towards health equity by reducing tobacco-related health disparities for several marginalized populations. More #health & #socialjustice benefits ⬇️⬇️ truthinitiative.org/research-resou…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the new ACS Breast Cancer Facts and Figures. Findings show while breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, Black women continue to be 40% more likely to die from the disease despite lower incidence.#getscreened

Check out the the resources to help promote cancer screening. cancerscreenweek.org #cancerscreenweek

Read the new @americancancer #BreastCancer statistics 2022-2024 just published in @CAonline showing while mortality rates dropped by 43%, Black women continue to be 40% > to die from the disease, despite lower incidence. @ACS_research #BCSM @oncoalert pressroom.cancer.org/BCFF2022