Prevent Cancer Foundation

Tobacco use is a major issue in the LGBTQ+ community, driven by factors like stress, targeted marketing and social environments. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 6 of LGBTQ+ adults smoke cigarettes, compared to about 1 in 9 heterosexual/straight adults. It’s no secret that cancer affects everyone, but it’s important we remind each other that it does not affect everyone equally. Here’s what to know about smoking rates among the #LGBTQ+ community and how it plays a role in #Cancer risk: https://bit.ly/4dxe4Kh #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #LungCancer

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Congratulations to Nancy A. Obuchowski, Ph.D., the recipient of this year’s James L. Mulshine, M.D., International Leadership Award! Professor Obuchowski is vice chair of the Department of Quantitative Health Sciences in the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. We are honored to recognize her influential work on the precision and accuracy of quantitative imaging, which has proved critical to the implementation of AI tools in decision support for the clinical management of the lung cancer screening process. Professor Obuchowski will be recognized at #QIW2024, taking place this week from November 14-15. https://lnkd.in/gjCH7srx

This #VeteransDay, we honor the people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, dedicating their lives to protecting our nation. Their courage and sacrifice are immeasurable, but too often, the toll of their service extends beyond the battlefield. Veterans can face unique health risks—from exposure to toxins to the inability to go in for routine cancer screenings and checks. It’s crucial we raise awareness of the health challenges they endure in and out of uniform. https://lnkd.in/eNfUgUpU

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but screening rates for the disease remain incredibly low. According to the American Lung Association, less than 6% of eligible U.S. adults were screened for lung cancer in 2022. But with a screening that is quick and painless, why is this the case? In the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 2024 Early Detection Survey, 32% of eligible adults behind on lung cancer screening reported they didn’t know they needed to be screened. Early Detection = Better Outcomes for lung cancer, but education about screening is an important part of the equation. As we approach National Lung Cancer Screening Day this weekend, we asked Dr. Christopher Wu with Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente to explain what exactly to expect during a lung cancer screening. https://lnkd.in/eB5Ve2Ap

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to hear from Heida Nafman Onda, founder of The White Ribbon Project, before painting white ribbons to help educate the community and humanize lung cancer.     What started as one giant ribbon following Heidi’s lung cancer diagnosis turned into The White Ribbon Project, a non-profit international grassroots organization working to improve prevention, early detection, research funding, treatments and survivorship for lung cancer.      Ribbons painted by the Prevent Cancer team will go back into the community to patients, caregivers, medical and science communities and others who wanted to shout from their rooftops that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer.     Thank you for sharing your story with us, Heidi! For more information on The White Ribbon Project and to learn more about Heidi’s story, visit: https://bit.ly/3SvMyVE 

📢 Attention professionals in #LungCancer, #COPD, and #CardiovascularDisease! The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 21st Annual Quantitative Imaging Workshop (QIW) is just one week away—taking place virtually on November 14-15!   This year’s theme, "Advancing Routine Clinical Use of Health Information from Thoracic CT Screening for Public Health," will focus on addressing the challenges that hinder the adoption of lung cancer screening, while identifying solutions to enhance the chest CT screening process.   Don’t miss out—register for free today, and be sure to share with your colleagues and network: https://lnkd.in/dQ-PYtMe   🗓️ Important reminder: Registration closes on Monday, November 11. Workshop access links will be sent to all registrants on Tuesday, November 12.   #QIW2024 #QuantitativeImaging #LungCancerScreening

Though Black women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they are about 40% more likely to die of the disease. That disparity was once even starker in Chicago. From 2005-2007, Black women in Chicago had a 62% higher death rate for breast cancer than white women, even though they were less likely to be diagnosed with the disease. Today, that gap has lowered to 39%. That’s in large part thanks to Equal Hope’s work—supported by a Prevent Cancer Foundation grant—to provide access for uninsured, underinsured and publicly insured women to higher quality care for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and other cancers and diseases.   In August, Equal Hope met with the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Program, led by Executive Director Lisa McGovern. More than 30 members of Congress, their spouses, and families, as well as the First Lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz, learned about Equal Hope’s impactful work from Executive Director Paris Thomas, PhD, Director of Community Health & Engagement Jiana Calixto, MPH, Senior Community Health Worker Donalynne Schaffer, and two-time breast cancer survivor and Equal Hope client Tracy Crawford.   Read the event wrap-up: https://lnkd.in/eeHDZvrW

Earlier this month, we talked to Dr. Veronica Vital, president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). A breast cancer survivor, Dr. Vital shared her breast cancer journey with us to remind others: You are not alone.    Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among Hispanic women in the U.S. While Hispanic women are less likely to get breast cancer compared to white women, they are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age and more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Hispanic women are also less likely to complete routine breast cancer screenings, leading to a higher chance of being diagnosed at a later stage.    Thank you for sharing your story with us, Dr. Vital, and for your work to promote safe, quality health care delivery to Latino communities and individuals. https://lnkd.in/eK6dRABr   #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #LatinoHealth #HealthEquity #CancerPrevention #EarlyDetection 

October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, but many people don't know they’re at risk until it's too late. #LiverCancer can often be prevented by protecting against the viruses that cause most liver cancers—hepatitis B and hepatitis C—and you can greatly reduce your risk by protecting yourself from these viruses or diagnosing and treating an infection early. We teamed up with Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente to talk about liver cancer so more people can understand their risk and lower their chances of developing the disease. Thank you to Mitchell Kang, DO, for sharing your expertise! https://lnkd.in/eMWjg-vz