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We bring to our community current information about cancer-related activities throughout Monmouth County, the state and the nation.

Living Better with Chronic Disease: A Community Education Conference is back!

On June 14, 2012, The Monmouth Cancer Coalition, in conjunction with CentraState Medical Center, will sponsor "Living Better with Chronic Disease" a community education conference for individuals and caregivers who are dealing with serious chronic illness. Back by popular demand, "Living Better with Chronic Disease" is the second annual conference on this subject, the first held at CentraState Medical on May 20, 2011. This year, our keynote speaker will be Kenneth W. Faistl MD, with 37 years of experience in geriatrics and family practice.


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Events and resources from organizations with members in the Monmouth Cancer Coalition are now available on Facebook.

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The Monmouth Cancer Coalition Presents: Chemo Girl's Day Out

The Monmouth Cancer Coalition Presents: Chemo Girl's Day Out

As part of National Breast Cancer Month, on October 27, 2011, the Monmouth Cancer Coalition presented "Chemo Girls' Day Out," a morning of food, fun and healing for women currently living with cancer and the side effects of treatment.

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Pain Management of Chronic Disease Discussed at September Quarterly Meeting

Pain Management of Chronic Disease Discussed at September Quarterly Meeting

On September 22, 2011, Dr. Fran Hoh presented "Symptom Management of Chronic Disease" to the Monmouth Cancer Coalition.

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The Monmouth Cancer Coalition Presents: Free Oral Cancer Screening in Monmouth County

The Monmouth Cancer Coalition Presents: Free Oral Cancer Screening in Monmouth County

The Monmouth Cancer Coalition sponsored its fifth annual oral cancer screening event to raise awareness about risks of oral cancer and reduce mortality from the disease. FREE oral cancer screening exams were available throughout Monmouth County on April 26, 2012 at a variety of venues including senior centers, residential treatment centers, hospitals, clinics and family practices. Screening sites can be found at http://i.imgur.com/x0TJm.jpg

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Choose Your Cover Returns to Monmouth County

Choose Your Cover Returns to Monmouth County

On June 25, 2011, Choose Your Cover returned to Monmouth County for another successful day of sun safety and skin cancer screening!

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Fourth Annual Oral Cancer Education and Screening Comes to Monmouth County

Fourth Annual Oral Cancer Education and Screening Comes to Monmouth County

Monmouth Cancer Coalition sponsored its fourth annual FREE oral Cancer Screening at sites across Monmouth County on April 14, 2011.

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Monmouth Cancer Coalition Presents Program on Palliative Care

Monmouth Cancer Coalition Presents Program on Palliative Care

The Monmouth Cancer Coalition provides an introduction to palliative care throughout the county.

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Monmouth Cancer Coalition Begins Dialogue on Cultural Competency

Monmouth Cancer Coalition Begins Dialogue on Cultural Competency

The South Asian population in Monmouth County is discussed at the June Quarterly Meeting.

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Palliative Care in the Community

Palliative Care in the Community

The Coalition's own Theresa L. Beck spoke at the quarterly meeting of the New Jersey CEED Program Coordinators in North Brunswick. Her presentation entitled "Palliative Care in the Community" focused on the need for health care professionals to better understand the full array of palliative care services and to raise awareness in the general community.

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Barber Shop Returns to Monmouth County

Barber Shop Returns to Monmouth County

Barber Shop returns to Monmouth County.

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Score for the Cure: First Annual Hockey Game for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness

Score for the Cure: First Annual Hockey Game for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness

Thanks to all who joined the Monmouth Cancer Coalition, the Ocean County Cancer Coalition, and Susan G. Komen for Score for the Cure on October 10, 2010 at the Gold Coast Arena, for a fun-filled afternoon which featured a benefit ice hockey game, silent auction, autographed memorabilia, door prizes, and more.

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Dr. Staiger Speaks on Breast Cancer Diagnostics

Dr. Staiger Speaks on Breast Cancer Diagnostics

Dr. Melinda J. Staiger Speaks to the Coalition about Diagnostic Procedures for Breast Cancer Screening

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Mammography Recommendations Discussed at Quarterly Meeting

Mammography Recommendations Discussed at Quarterly Meeting

Monmouth Cancer Coalition responds to new recommendations on breast cancer screening.

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