Cancer Awareness
Awareness days and months are a chance to learn. Here we turn each observance into plain-language education about screening, prevention, and what the cancer is — from NCI.
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World Cancer Day: A Calm Look at What Cancer Is — and What We Can Do
Every February 4, World Cancer Day invites people around the globe to learn, talk, and take action. Here is a grounded, NCI-based look at what cancer is and how some cancers can be prevented.
Cancer awareness, causes & prevention · Read more →
AwarenessThyroid Cancer Awareness Month: A Measured Look
Each September, Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month highlights a cancer that is usually treatable. Here is a calm, NCI-based overview, including the nuances of screening.
Thyroid cancer · Read more →
AwarenessTesticular Cancer Awareness Month: A Calm, Clear Overview
Each April, Testicular Cancer Awareness Month focuses on a cancer that most often affects younger men and can usually be cured. Here is what NCI says.
Testicular cancer · Read more →
AwarenessSarcoma Awareness Month: A Rare Cancer That Deserves Attention
Each July, Sarcoma Awareness Month highlights cancers that begin in the body's soft tissues. Here is a calm, NCI-based overview of what they are.
Soft tissue sarcoma · Read more →
AwarenessProstate Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding a Common — and Often Slow-Growing — Cancer
Each September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month encourages men to learn about a common cancer and to have an informed conversation about screening. Here is what NCI says.
Prostate cancer & screening · Read more →
AwarenessPancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding a Difficult Diagnosis with Clarity
Every November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to a cancer that is often found late. Here is a calm, honest, NCI-based look at what that means.
Pancreatic cancer · Read more →
AwarenessOvarian Cancer Awareness Month: Knowing the Signs and the Facts
Each September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month encourages people to learn about a cancer often found late. Here is a calm, NCI-based look at what it is and what NCI supports.
Ovarian cancer · Read more →
AwarenessSkin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month: A Calm Look at Your Skin
Every May, skin cancer awareness campaigns encourage sun safety and paying attention to your skin. Here is what that actually means, grounded in NCI information.
Skin cancer & melanoma · Read more →
AwarenessLung Cancer Awareness Month: Beyond Blame, Toward Understanding
Every November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month focuses on a cancer surrounded by stigma. Here is a calm, NCI-based look at what lung cancer is, and what screening and prevention can offer.
Lung cancer, screening & prevention · Read more →
AwarenessHead and Neck Cancer Awareness: What the Terms Really Mean
Each April, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness highlights a group of cancers many people have never heard named. Here is a calm, NCI-based overview.
Head and neck cancer · Read more →
AwarenessColorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Why Screening Can Prevent, Not Just Detect
Every March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights a cancer where finding and removing small growths can stop cancer before it starts. Here is what NCI says.
Colorectal cancer & screening · Read more →
AwarenessChildhood Cancer Awareness Month: Supporting Children and Families
Each September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month stands with children affected by cancer and their families. Here is a calm, NCI-based overview.
Childhood cancers · Read more →
AwarenessCervical Cancer Awareness Month: One of the Most Preventable Cancers
Each January, Cervical Health Awareness Month highlights a cancer that screening and vaccination can help prevent. Here is a calm, NCI-based look at what that means.
Cervical cancer, screening & HPV · Read more →
AwarenessBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Beyond the Pink Ribbon
Every October, pink ribbons appear everywhere. Here is how to turn a symbol into something genuinely useful — calm, accurate understanding.
Breast cancer & screening · Read more →
AwarenessBrain Tumor Awareness Month: Understanding a Complex Diagnosis
Each May, Brain Tumor Awareness Month supports people affected by brain and spinal cord tumors. Here is a calm, NCI-based look at what these tumors are.
Brain tumors · Read more →
AwarenessBlood Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma
Each September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to cancers of the blood and lymph system. Here is a calm, NCI-based guide to the three main groups.
Blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma · Read more →
AwarenessBladder Cancer Awareness Month: Knowing the Warning Signs
Each May, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month highlights a common cancer whose main warning sign, blood in the urine, is easy to overlook. Here is what NCI says.
Bladder cancer · Read more →
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