According to the American Association for Cancer Research, “The federal government estimates that nearly 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) during 2023, and that more than 600,000 died from their disease. Research shows that more than 40 percent of these cases and nearly half of the deaths can be attributed to preventable causes – smoking, excess body weight, physical inactivity, and excessive exposure to the sun, among others.” This week’s Friday Five tests your knowledge about cancer prevention and provides the latest information about what you can do to stay healthy.
Test Your Knowledge
Take the American Association for Cancer Research’s Cancer Prevention Quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about cancer risk reduction.
🧡 It’s #NationalCancerPreventionMonth 💪Did you know that over 40% of cancer cases can be attributed to preventable causes like smoking, or sun exposure? Learn more about cancer prevention 👇️ https://t.co/SpyLQ3bgmW pic.twitter.com/OeufScBbHn
— UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (@UFCTSI) February 22, 2024
The More You Know About Cancer Prevention
The World Health Organization estimates that 30% to 50% of all cancer cases are preventable. Studies found awareness gaps about cancer prevention strategies such as screening and vaccination may reduce benefits from these tactics.
Screening, vaccination, and genetic testing are valuable tools to lower cancer risk … if you are aware of the recommendations. The more you know could be lifesaving. From the @AACR: https://t.co/0vDbeyrCfl #NationalCancerPreventionMonth pic.twitter.com/j5mP9QsXtp
— Cancer Today (@CancerTodayMag) February 22, 2024
Diet and Cancer: Getting the Research Onto Your Plate
New studies each year purport to show associations between certain foods and cancer. Experts say to focus on the big picture.
Making thoughtful food choices for #cancerprevention is healthy, but don’t get taken in by the back-and-forth of media reports. Experts recommend focusing on the big picture. Learn more in @CancerTodayMag: https://t.co/ENnT3j3kva pic.twitter.com/B2HgPHG84p
— AACR Foundation (@AACRFoundation) February 22, 2024
Cancer Prevention Interventions Due to Research
For National Cancer Prevention Month, check out these Cancer Prevention Interventions! 👩⚕️👨⚕️ #NationalCancerPreventionMonth pic.twitter.com/QrbZIfg69s
— Community Health Care Systems Inc. (@CHCSga) February 21, 2024
National Cancer Prevention Month: Rising Trends and How to Combat Them
In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month 2024, members of the Oncology Data Advisor Editorial Board and Fellows Forum sat down for a panel discussion about the rising incidence of cancer diagnoses, factors contributing to them, and how to counsel patients in light of these emerging trends.
In honor of #NationalCancerPreventionMonth, OncData hosted a panel discussing the rising incidence of #cancer #diagnoses, contributing factors, and ways to counsel patients in light of these emerging trends.
Watch here! https://t.co/lpZhPyEjsG@SamuelKareffMD @WaqasHaqueMD pic.twitter.com/QboLvncPFk
— Oncology Data Advisor (@OncData) February 21, 2024
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