One out of four cancer deaths are caused by breast, cervical, or colon cancer. These cancers can be found early or prevented through cancer screening. Does your workplace offer paid time off for cancer screenings? Employees may be more likely to get screened for cancer if they can take paid time off for screenings. Employees […]
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This year over 11,500 people will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. Almost all cervical cancer cases can be prevented by the HPV vaccine. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact. 8 out of 10 people will become infected with HPV in their lifetime. HPV can cause six types of cancers
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in New York State, but it doesn’t have to be! Cancer screenings can find cancers early when they may be easier to treat, or some cancers, before they start. Getting regular screenings is essential to finding cancers early and taking control of your health. But what screenings
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CPiA teams from across the state teamed up to take action against cancer at the New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) Annual Meeting held in October at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. The CPiA programs at Stony Brook Cancer Center, St. Lawrence Health Initiative, St. Mary’s Healthcare, and Glens Falls Hospital joined forces to
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Stony Brook University Students Learn About HPV Through ‘What is HPV’ Jeopardy This safe, effective vaccine prevents over 90% of HPV cancers”. Stony Brook University (SBU) students learned this and more with Stony Brook Cancer Center’s CPiA team at our ‘What is HPV?’ Education & Jeopardy event. Over 60 students gathered for an educational workshop,
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Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers. Lesbian and bisexual women may be at increased risk for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer compared to heterosexual women. Knowing about these cancers and what you can do to help prevent them or finding them early
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Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic people, accounting for 20% of deaths. Compared with non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanic men and women are: * Less likely to be diagnosed with the most common cancers: lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate * More likely to develop cancer in the liver, stomach, and cervix. These cancers are
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A Cancer Screening Paid Time Off Benefit Can Save Lives. A Cancer Screening Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefit is similar to sick, vacation, or personal leave time. PTO for cancer screenings can help individuals be up to date with their recommended screenings for cancers such as breast, cervical, and colorectal. A mammogram is the best
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Stony Brook Cancer Center’s CPiA team swam alongside our community partners at the Smithtown Youth Bureau for their town pool party this July. CPiA hosted their sun safety station, with free sunscreen, sunglasses, SPF lip balms, and UV bracelets for children and families to stay safe while enjoying the summer pool party. Parents stocked up
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