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Sarcoma Awareness Month: Shinning a Light on the “Forgotten Cancer”   This July, we’re spotlighting the need to cure sarcoma, a rare cancer of the connective tissue which affects over 50,000 Americans. Sarcoma, often called the “forgotten cancer,” impacts about 1% of adult cancer patients and makes up 20% of all childhood cancer cases. It is imperative we continue to highlight the challenges these patients face and recommit to finding treatments and therapies. This month, help us spread the word and learn more about sarcoma by checking out our blog: https://bit.ly/3S34dUw   Together, we can bring more attention to sarcoma and support those battling this rare cancer. #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #CancerResearch #FightSarcoma 

This July, we’re spotlighting the need to cure sarcoma, a rare cancer of the connective tissue which affects over 50,000 Americans. Sarcoma, often called the “forgotten cancer,” impacts about 1% of adult cancer patients and makes up 20% of all childhood cancer cases. It is imperative we continue to highlight the challenges these patients face and recommit to finding treatments and therapies. This month, help us spread the word and learn more about sarcoma by checking out our blog: https://lnkd.in/enbgermH.   Together, we can bring more attention to sarcoma and support those battling this rare cancer. #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #CancerResearch #FightSarcoma 

This July, we’re spotlighting the need to cure sarcoma, a rare cancer of the connective tissue which affects over 50,000 Americans. Sarcoma, often called the “forgotten cancer,” impacts about 1% of adult cancer patients and makes up 20% of all childhood cancer cases. It is imperative we continue to highlight the challenges these patients face and recommit to finding treatments and therapies. This month, help us spread the word and learn more about sarcoma by checking out our blog: https://lnkd.in/enbgermH.   Together, we can bring more attention to sarcoma and support those battling this rare cancer. #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #CancerResearch #FightSarcoma 

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🧡 Breast Cancer UK talk about the causes of breast cancer and how we can act to prevent it. Sadly, not all breast cancer can be prevented. But studies show that at least 30% of breast cancer cases can be prevented. By making changes to your lifestyle, you can reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. For example, by increasing the amount of physical activity you do, you can significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer. So, act to prevent breast cancer today > https://ow.ly/H1vl50PSPVj #BreastCancer #BreastCancerUK #BreastCancerPrevention #BreastCancerAwareness #BCUK

IndyGeneUS Breast Cancer Survey This preliminary assessment will provide our team with introductory data to craft a longer questionnaire to help identify your breast cancer risk factors. Did you know that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, besides skin cancer? According to the American Cancer Society the breast cancer death rate is declining - most likely due to early detection. Our goal is to guide you on your breast care journey and other potentially fatal diseases Survey link: https://lnkd.in/ezksbSb8 IndyGeneUS Institute Uplingllc

It is estimated that in 2024, approximately 30% of all new female cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and part of raising awareness about Breast Cancer is raising awareness of the success of preventive care for breast cancer in both men and women. Did you know when detected early, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%? The importance of preventive care and scheduling your screenings when you're due cannot be overstated. Learn more about the role our primary care offices can play in detecting and preventing breast cancer here: https://lnkd.in/efrKAB7c #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #preventivecare

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Did you know that in 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But there is hope. Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99%. Early detection can be the difference... awareness and screenings are step one. Review some resources available https://lnkd.in/g6KTQfsD

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know that Colorectal Cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women worldwide? In 2023, an estimated 147,000 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in the United States alone. Remember early detection is key! This March, let's raise awareness and encourage early detection to save lives. For more information and resources, visit www.cancer.org #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

This July, we’re spotlighting the need to cure sarcoma, a rare cancer of the connective tissue which affects over 50,000 Americans. Sarcoma, often called the “forgotten cancer,” impacts about 1% of adult cancer patients and makes up 20% of all childhood cancer cases. It is imperative we continue to highlight the challenges these patients face and recommit to finding treatments and therapies. This month, help us spread the word and learn more about sarcoma by checking out our blog: https://lnkd.in/enbgermH.   Together, we can bring more attention to sarcoma and support those battling this rare cancer. #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #CancerResearch #FightSarcoma 

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth: Early detection is the cornerstone of combatting breast cancer Every October, communities around the country and world come together to recognise #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, which promotes breast cancer awareness, education, screening, fundraising, and more. It is also a time to honour those who have been treated for breast cancer or are living with metastatic breast cancer. In this opinion piece and advice article, Prof Alicia Sherriff, Clinical Oncologist and Head of the UFS Department of Oncology, provides advice on how to perform a self-examination, and other key details about what we can do to help in the fight against breast cancer. Read more: https://ufsweb.co/3BxTVq8