Giving Tuesday is an annual global holiday and media campaign celebrating philanthropy, generosity, and community. Now an independent non-profit, Giving Tuesday was created to inspire the world with “a day that encourages people to do good.” It is referred to online as #GivingTuesday, or sometimes Gifting Tuesday or the National Day of Giving. Learn more about this day and how to get involved.
Uterine Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Did you know that uterine cancer is one of the most common gynecological cancers found in women over 50? According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 3% of women will receive a uterine cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives. However, with early detection and prompt treatment, the prognosis for uterine cancer is promising.
Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
An estimated half million women globally were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018 and 311,000 died from it. Despite that, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes that unlike most cancers, cervical cancer can be completely eliminated. Learn more about this unique cancer, its symptoms, causes, and how to reduce your risk, detect it early, and get treatment if necessary.
A 16-Point Checklist For Your Annual Gynecological Exam
A regular exam with an OB/GYN doctor is when you can address concerns and practice preventative healthcare involving pregnancy, menstrual cycles, sexually transmitted diseases, and vaginal, ovarian, uterine, and breast health. Use this handy 16-point checklist to make sure you get all your questions answered, and cover all your reproductive health bases.
Yes, Men Can Get Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is most often associated with women, but did you know that men can have breast cancer, too? While not common, the American Cancer Society projects that 2300 cases will be diagnosed in 2023 and more than 530 men will die from male breast cancer. 1 in 833 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. Learn the signs, survival rate, and causes of breast cancer in men.
Breast Imaging Centers in Queens, New York
One of the most amazing things about living in the New York City area is the wealth of top-notch healthcare, including preventative cancer services like mammogram imaging. Whether you’re getting your first mammogram, your annual or biannual mammogram based on your doctor’s screening recommendations, or you’re looking for a diagnostic imaging center to test a suspicious lump, SHAREing & CAREing has you covered. Here are some of our top mammogram center recommendations in the Queens area.
Cancer Screenings: When & Who Should Get Lung, Colorectal, Cervical & Breast Cancer Tests
Confused by cancer screening recommendations? Not sure where to go for cancer screenings in Queens? As of early 2023, this article reflects the most recent and trusted recommendations of medical experts, including the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Can Black People Get Skin Cancer? 6 Surprising Answers
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S and between 2007 and 2011 over 4.9 million Americans were treated for it. Despite these sobering statistics, there is still a popularly held belief that African-Americans are unaffected by skin cancer. Why has this idea endured? And to what extent is it true? Can people of color get diagnosed with skin cancer? Here’s the good and bad news.