Cancer Awareness

How You Can Help

April

Cancer Control

Cancer Control month highlights advances against cancer and reemphasizes the nations dedication to fighting this disease. Cancer Control is also an array of organized activities at the local, state, regional or national level that focuses on cancer awareness.

April 1-7 Testicular Cancer Awareness

Testicular cancer affects men ages 15-34. Men should perform monthly testicular examinations to screen for testicular cancer. If detected early, testicular cancer can be treated.

April 3-9 National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week

Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week focuses on educating the public about the clinical and psychosocial needs of young adults with all types of cancer between the ages of 17 through the mid-40's. For more information, visit www.vitaloptions.org.

April 7 Cancer Fatigue Awareness Day

Fatigue for some cancer patients is another side effect of many cancer treatments. Sometimes changes in your daily routine, sleep, or eating patterns can cause you to feel tired, weary, weak and fatigued. Some tips to help you manage fatigue are to make an activities list of duties you must and would like to perform, keep an activities journal, learn to pace yourself and get plenty of rest.

April 11-17 National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week

Oral, head and neck cancer consist of cancers found anywhere in the mouth, front of the throat or the salivary glands. Although these cancers only account for less than 1% of all cancers, over 30,000 people are diagnosed each year.

April 17-23 National Minority Cancer Awareness Week

Minorities in the United States have a higher than average risk of developing and dying of cancer. Many organizations are working on initiatives to reach minority communities to stress the importance of early detection and treatment while also trying to provide access to high quality care.

April 28 Oncology Nurses Day

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