With an estimated 53,000 deaths from colon cancer in 2024, one University of Alabama at Birmingham physician explains what people in their 20s and 30s need to know about risk factors and warning signs of the disease.
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February 21, 2024
Save the Date: Colon on the Corner
Mark your calendar for this year's Colon on the Corner event on Thursday, March 7, and check out additional event details.
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According to the American Cancer Society, it was estimated that nearly 115,000 new cases of gynecologic cancers were diagnosed in American women in 2023. However, many women are unaware of their potential risk for developing a gynecologic cancer and the symptoms that indicate they may have cancer.
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January 3, 2024
Cervical cancer: what you need to know
Each January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month calls attention to important facts about a type of cancer that is diagnosed in about 14,000 women in the United States annually and is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide.
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November 13, 2023
Know the symptoms: Pancreatic cancer
This year, the American Cancer Society predicts approximately 1,000 Alabama residents will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. With a trending increase in cases for patients under the age of 55, an expert from the University of Alabama at Birmingham is sharing common signs and symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer to help people reduce risk and identify key indicators.
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October 20, 2023
How to complete a proper breast self-exam
In spring 2023, the United States Preventive Services Task Force announced a new draft recommendation saying that all women should get a mammogram every other year starting at 40 years of age. Before a woman begins to receive mammograms, she can stay aware of breast cancer by completing self-exams.
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Thanks to the efforts of Devika Das, M.D., and her team, lung cancer screening among veterans in Birmingham rose to 18.5 percent, well above the national six percent average. An expansion of an existing screening program used by the Department of Veterans Affairs, her program began as a pilot in late 2021 before beginning a full year of testing in 2022. The results were impressive; despite being new to the other participating cities in the same Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN), including Charleston and Atlanta, Birmingham’s results quickly surpassed them.
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October 2, 2023
Learn the facts about Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is highly treatable, especially in early stages, but it remains a leading cause of cancer death. Learn more about our comprehensive approach to breast cancer.
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September 22, 2023
Prostate cancer: what you need to know
It is estimated that nearly 288,300 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023. Second only to skin cancers, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American men.
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September 22, 2023
Five silent symptoms of ovarian cancer
As with other cancers, the earlier the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is given, the greater the chance can be for a good outcome. However, as one University of Alabama at Birmingham doctor explains, an early diagnosis can be hard to achieve as most women have few if any symptoms.
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August 29, 2023
Gynecologic Cancers: What you need to know
Nearly 115,000 new cases of gynecologic cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2023. Learn about the signs and symptoms, along with some tips for prevention and early detection.
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August 21, 2023
Learning your family health history can reduce your cancer risk
Your family health history may seem like a gloomy topic to bring up with relatives, but gathering this information could help you lower your and your immediate family’s risk of developing or dying from diseases such as cancer.
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August 1, 2023
Sarcoma: Know the signs and symptoms
While it is considered a rarer cancer diagnosis, the American Cancer Society says that sarcoma still impacts over 13,400 individuals each year across the United States.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health and the American Cancer Society, recently launched Wipe Out Cervical Cancer — a statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in Alabama.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham is joining the fight this National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month by providing free cancer screenings the week of April 24-28.
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In observance of National Cancer Prevention Month in February, three UAB patients share their experiences about how getting recommended prostate screenings helps save lives.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Digestive Health Center will offer free colonoscopies to select patients of Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority through a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States after skin cancer.
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September 12, 2022
What You Should Know About Gynecologic Cancer
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to learn about the risks of these types of cancer and options for prevention and screening. All women are at risk for gynecologic cancers, and those risks increase with age. The information below outlines basic facts every woman should know.
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May 25, 2022
Say no to sunburns, say yes to sunscreen
Schools are out, and summer fun has begun. Between pool days and beach trips, people are outside enjoying nature and soaking in the bright summer sun. While spending time outside has positive health benefits, the sun can be a short- and long-term enemy.
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March 22, 2022
Cancer Disparities Through the Decades
In honor of its 50th anniversary, the O'Neal Cancer Center reflects on its history of addressing cancer health disparities in communities across Alabama, the Black Belt and beyond.
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Any woman can be at risk for cervical cancer, and risk increases with age. Learn about the importance of the HPV vaccine and regular screening.
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January 14, 2022
UAB Genetic Counselor Discusses Genetic Cancer Testing
What can genetic testing tell us about people’s risk for being predisposed to hereditary cancer, and how do patients and providers respond to […]
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September 3, 2021
Prostate cancer survivors urge men to seek screening, erase stigma surrounding men’s health
Written by: Joseph D. BryantMedia contact: Adam Pope Darrell Robinson serves his neighbors in Grenada County, Mississippi, on […]
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