By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
March 30, 2023
The rate of new colorectal cancer cases in America has declined over the past 20 years, but it is still the second most common cause of cancer death in America. It is also the third most common cancer worldwide. Despite the prevalence of colorectal cancer, many Americans avoid life-saving screenings that can catch cancer early or even before it starts.
What is colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer is any … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
February 9, 2023
February marks National Self-Check Month, a month dedicated to tuning into your body and taking charge of your own health. When most people hear “self-check,” they think of a self-exam for breast cancer. But there are many other conditions that can be detected early by performing routine self-checks and listening to your body. Below are five tips you can use to get the most from your self-checks and … Read the rest
By Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
April 15, 2020
April is Cancer Control Month. What does cancer control mean?
“Cancer control” focuses on preventing cancer (reducing the number of people who get cancer), avoiding complications (side effects or conditions that happen or get worse because of cancer or treatment) and lowering mortality rates (helping people survive cancer).… Read the rest
