Tag: screening

March Means: Go Green and Get Screened!

March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect opportunity to embrace the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They point out that the most nutritious diet on earth is the Mediterranean approach, and this emphasizes eating behavior rather than merely counting nutrients. This pattern of eating is characterized by its rich...

What To Do About Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. In 2023, nearly 150,000 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, making it crucial to raise awareness and encourage prevention. The importance of early detection cannot be overstated—screening for colon cancer, especially for those over...

The Lung Cancer You Don’t Feel

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer), and is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Each year more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. One reason...