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Colonoscopies Save Lives

September 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

Colorectal cancer almost always develops from abnormal growths (polyps) in the colon or rectum. A colonoscopy can find polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Colonoscopy also can find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper and the American Cancer Society recommend that average-risk men and women begin colorectal cancer screenings at age 50. Read more.

Posted in: Events Tagged: Cancer, cancer screening, Colon Cancer Awareness, Colorectal cancer, Cooper Digestive Health Institute, “80% by 2018”

American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper unite elected officials and South Jersey community leaders in the fight against colorectal cancer

March 6, 2017 1 Comment

                              

Leaders sign pledge for national “80% x 2018” colorectal cancer screening campaign.

With a swipe of a pen, South Jersey community leaders made history today as they announced their commitment to implement changes within their individual organizations that will increase colorectal cancer screening in Camden and surrounding areas.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 135,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States this year, and over 50,000 will die from the disease. Read more.

Posted in: Events, Newsmakers, Press Releases Tagged: American Cancer Society, cancer screening, Colorectal cancer, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, “80% by 2018”

Avon Breast Health Outreach Program Awards Grant to MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper

February 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $37,000 one-year grant to MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper’s Camden County Cancer Screening Project (CCCSP) to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early detection of breast cancer. It is the tenth year that the program has received funding from the Avon Foundation for Women to support its work on this important health issue, and in recognition of the program’s excellence. Read more.

Posted in: Announcements, Press Releases Tagged: breast cancer, Camden County Cancer Screening Project, cancer center, cancer institute, cancer screening, grant award, MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, MD Anderson Cooper

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