By Vi Lam
January 2025 | 2025 Winter Newsletter
The National Cancer Institute estimated that in the United States, there would be 2,001,140 newly diagnosed cancer cases, and 611,720 people will die from cancer in 2024. When we do not recognize the signs and symptoms of cancer, we may not get it diagnosed in the early stages. When we are diagnosed, the outcome might not be favorable. This February is National Cancer Prevention Month where we can spend some time and learn about prevention, early diagnosis, treatments, and support that is offered for cancer.
To start, find out if you’re at a higher risk of developing cancer. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists alcohol, family health history, human
papillomavirus (HPV), obesity, and tobacco as risk factors. To learn about these risk factors, go to cdc.gov/cancer/risk-factors/index.html.
Once you know the risk factors, focus on what you can do to help prevent cancer. Ask your doctor for cancer screening tests, vaccinations for HPV, hepatitis B, and make healthy choices. Healthy choices can be avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol intake, or protecting yourself from ultraviolet rays. There are many resources out there to help you learn or support you and your loved one through a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer CAREpoint (CCP) is a non-profit organization that offers many programs that provide dedicated support to cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers in the Bay Area. They have personalized, one-on-one counseling, assistance, resources, and education.
Services includes:
- Counseling
- Exercise & Movement
- Mind-body Skills
- Nutrition Services
- Support Groups
- Survivorship
- Wig and Head Covering Services
Visit CCP’s website to learn more at cancercarepoint.org or connect with them at their community helpline at (408) 402–6611.
The National Cancer Institute estimated that in the United States, there would be 2,001,140 newly diagnosed cancer cases, and 611,720 people will die from cancer in 2024. When we do not recognize the signs and symptoms of cancer, we may not get it diagnosed in the early stages. When we are diagnosed, the outcome might not be favorable. This February is National Cancer Prevention Month where we can spend some time and learn about prevention, early diagnosis, treatments, and support that is offered for cancer.
To start, find out if you’re at a higher risk of developing cancer. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists alcohol, family health history, human
papillomavirus (HPV), obesity, and tobacco as risk factors. To learn about these risk factors, go to cdc.gov/cancer/risk-factors/index.html.
Once you know the risk factors, focus on what you can do to help prevent cancer. Ask your doctor for cancer screening tests, vaccinations for HPV, hepatitis B, and make healthy choices. Healthy choices can be avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol intake, or protecting yourself from ultraviolet rays. There are many resources out there to help you learn or support you and your loved one through a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer CAREpoint (CCP) is a non-profit organization that offers many programs that provide dedicated support to cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers in the Bay Area. They have personalized, one-on-one counseling, assistance, resources, and education.
Services includes:
- Counseling
- Exercise & Movement
- Mind-body Skills
- Nutrition Services
- Support Groups
- Survivorship
- Wig and Head Covering Services
Visit CCP’s website to learn more at cancercarepoint.org or connect with them at their community helpline at (408) 402–6611.