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“The American College of Physicians has wonderful materials for individuals or for primary care doctors to inform their patients about what the data says and how to make decisions about risk and benefits.” Dr. Robert Dreicer encourages patients to do research on screening recommendations in order to make informed healthcare decisions. Reshare with your loved ones to increase patient knowledge and advocacy! Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03bcG-H0 #CancerExpertNow #PatientAdvocacy #ProstateScreening

Our next webinar is perfect for #ColorectalCancerAwareness month! ??? Hear Dr. Malla speak about colorectal cancer. Members, reach out if you need help registering. #CancerExpertNow #cancereducation #coloncancer

??Do you know the signs of colon cancer? ? A change in bowel habits that lasts for more than a few days ? Rectal bleeding ? Blood in the stool ? Cramping or belly pain ? Feeling fatigue ? Unintended weight loss While these symptoms can be caused by conditions other than colon cancer, it’s important to talk to your doctor if something feels unusual for you. #CancerExpertNow #colorectalcancer #coloncancer #cancerawareness

“We can do self-breast exams – once a month at the minimum, check your breasts, know your anatomy. You can probably spot something before some of these tests can.” Amy Schippers PA-C highlights an easy preventative breast cancer exam that can be done at home. Reshare with your loved ones to increase patient knowledge and advocacy! Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q038pL6N0 #CancerExpertNow #PatientAdvocacy #BreastSelfExam #BreastCancerScreening

??Did you know physical activity could offer protective benefits against colorectal cancer? With advanced colorectal cancer incidence increasing by 3% annually in patients less than 50 years of age, it’s never been more important to take preventive measures. Are you or a family member seeking answers on a recent diagnosis? Learn more about the value of Cancer Expert Now and how speaking to one of our care navigators can help. https://hubs.li/Q039yw1K0 #CancerExpertNow #colorectalcancer #GetActive #StayHealthy Sources: British Journal of Cancer, American Cancer Society

“Adults should consider having either a Low Dose CT scan, a chest x-ray, or Sputum Cytology, if you have 20 or more pack-years of smoking history.” Amy Schippers PA-C, shares guidelines for lung cancer screening, as well as the various testing types. Members, be sure to sign up for future webinars! https://hubs.li/Q038pP0h0 #CancerExpertNow #smokinghistory #LungCancerRisk #USPreventativeTaskForce

?? What influences the food we eat? And how is our life and our health affected by food? The 2025 theme for #NationalNutritionMonth, Food Connects Us, considers the people, places, and cultures that affect our nutrition and our lifestyles. Good nutrition can also help reduce the risk of cancer! #CancerExpertNow #nutrition #diet #health

“Modifiable Risk Factors can be helped by choosing different lifestyle choices, but non-modifiable, we can’t change – we don’t have any influence over these things” Amy Schippers PA-C, discusses the difference between cancer risk factors that we can control, and one’s that we cannot. Reshare with your loved ones to increase patient knowledge and advocacy! Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q038sZHZ0 #CancerExpertNow #CancerRiskFactors #cancerpatientadvice

“Screenings help us detect early, which means we are getting it early, which means there is more chance of a cure and better long-term survival overall.” Amy Schippers PA-C, stresses the importance of cancer screenings and adhering to established guidelines for your specific situation. Members, be sure to sign up for future webinars! https://hubs.li/Q038pKpK0 #CancerExpertNow #CancerScreenings #USPreventativeTaskForce #ScreeningRecommendations

Cancer patients and their loved ones can get virtual, on-demand access to experts who can answer treatment questions, big or small, whenever they are needed! Learn more about the difference that Cancer Expert Now can make. #CancerExpertNow #cancertreatment #patientcare