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By Marianne Morano, M.S., ACSM, CWC Introduction As February is Cancer Prevention Month this article will focus on growing awareness for cancer prevention, and treatment in the event of an unfortunate diagnosis, via exercise.  In 2016,...
Fran Drescher, President of Cancer Schmancer, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy, President of Cancer Schmancer, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’...
Protect All the Skin You’re In Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, yet most skin cancers can be prevented. Every year, there are 63,000 new cases of and 9,000 deaths from melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer....
Prevent Cervical Cancer with the Right Test at the Right Time Screening tests can find abnormal cells so they can be treated before they turn into cancer. The Pap test looks for changes in cells on the cervix that could turn into cancer if...
Drinking alcohol raises the risk of some cancers. Drinking any kind of alcohol can contribute to cancers of the mouth and throat, larynx (voice box), esophagus, colon and rectum, liver, and breast (in women). The less alcohol you drink, the lower...

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