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Published in 2014

5k Walk/Run & health fair are not to be missed

5 days and counting! This coming Sunday, September 21, marks the 6th annual Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run. The Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run is a family…

Know your normal: 6 steps to combat gynecologic cancers

September marks the arrival of everyone’s favorite season, but it also marks the designated month for raising awareness of prostate cancer, gynecologic cancers and childhood…

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Many people are shy when it comes to discussing prostate cancer. Viewed as a personal, private disease, prostate cancer is too often discussed in hushed…

Saying thanks at the Prevent Cancer 5k

After recently celebrating eight years of being cancer free, I have so much to be thankful for. My family and I are participating in the…

Focus on prevention

Both of my older brothers had colon cancer; the oldest died at 36 and the other lost his colon at 48. This was when my…

Supporting breast health for everyone

Breast health isn’t just for October. In this year alone, an estimated 232,670 women and 2,360 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. An…

Cancer: You're going down

I am honored to be involved with the Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run. At the age of 15, I lost my father to stomach and esophageal…

Skin cancer is no joke

I am a very pale person and haven’t tanned that frequently in my life. However, the few times that I’ve ever had a temporary tan…

World Health Organization expresses concern over e-cigs

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently stated grave concerns regarding e-cigarettes, which comprise a $3 billion global business with over 466 brands. In anticipation of…

Tips for a healthy, inexpensive lunch

PHOTO CREDIT Many have the misconception that eating healthy is expensive. But if you map out your meals and only buy what you plan to…