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Staff Writer
Articles provided by various authors affiliated with the Monmouth Cancer Coalition.
CDC recognizes Choose Your Cover
Choose Your Cover has been named a National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program success story by the CDC.
The Prostate Net's Symposium Resources Portal
Building on the success of its Patient/Professional Prostate Cancer Educational Series, the Prostate Net has launched a "Symposium Resources Portal" to provide access to the faculty presentations and audience feedback from each event.
Monmouth County BRFSS Data 2008
Updated tables and maps of Monmouth County Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey data for 2008 are now available
Guide to Community Preventive Services by the Community Preventive Services
The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource to help you choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in your community. Systematic reviews are used to answer these questions: •Which program and policy interventions have been proven effective? •Are there effective interventions that are right for my community? •What might effective interventions cost; what is the likely return on investment?
1999-2006 Cancer Incidence and Mortality Data Report now available
This Web-based report includes the official federal statistics on cancer incidence from registries that have high-quality data and cancer mortality statistics for each year and 2002–2006 combined. It is produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in collaboration with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR).
Colorectal Cancer in Women Research Study by CentraState
CentraState Medical Center is conducting a research study for English speaking female colorectal cancer survivors. The goal is to better understand the effects of colorectal cancer in women.
"Living Beyond Breast Cancer" - a new Spanish language resource
The National Cancer Institute announces a new Spanish Language Guide to Treatment Decisions:"Living Beyond Breast Cancer"
The latest issue of IMPACT, the NJDHSS and OCCP newsleterr, is available
IMPACT, the newsletter of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Office of Cancer Cotrol and Prevention is now available online. IMPACT features updates on county cancer coalition activities across the state.
"Arthur" and the Lance Armstrong Foundation team up to teach kids about cancer
The Lance Armstrong Foundation has teamed up with ARTHUR, the award-winning children's series, to create a special episode plus free resources that will help families and schools talk with kids about cancer.
Gilda's Club Monthly Prostate Cancer Networking Group
Join Gilda's Club for its monthly Prostate Cancer Networking Group. This group is held the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8PM at 575 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601
Monmouth Cancer Coaltion 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule
The Monmouth Cancer Coalition 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule.
Boletin del Instituto Nacional del Cancer
Boletin del Instituto Nacional del Cancer, a modified Spanish-language translation of selected articles previously published in the NCI Cancer Bulletin is now available.
CancerCare's Free Monthly E-Newsletter is now available
Stay up-to-date with CancerCare's free monthly email newsletter, the CancerCare E-News. In each issue, you will receive information on new CancerCare programs and services, as well as tips for people coping with cancer.
CDC's Community Guide
Access the CDC's online guide to community preventative services for cancer related screening, health promotion information and support materials.
Kids, Teens, Parents Connect
The Wellness Community presents a monthly program for families (kids 6-16) with a parent or grandparent with cancer.
C-Change: Cancer Clinical Trials Resources
Advocating for improved access and accrual to cancer clinical trials has been an ongoing issue addressed by C-Change. Their work has included the publication and dissemination of cancer clinical trials policy and practice guidance documents. These guidance documents, as well as other resources, can be accessed on the C-Change website www.c-changetogether.org
The Wellnes Community and Gilda's Club have joined forces!
Gilda's Club and The Wellness Community have merged to form a partnership to best serve New Jersey's cancer-related needs.
High Risk Cancer Networking Support Group by The Wellness Community
Introducing the Wellness Community's new High Risk Cancer Networking support Group!
The Wellness Community's Life Transitions Program
Life Transitions is a eight week bereavement program for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one from cancer.
New Support Program For Latina Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
On March 11, 2009 the YWCA Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center will launch a unique support program for Latina breast cancer patients and survivors called Curemonos. This program is designed by a Latina breast cancer survivor, for Latina breast cancer survivors, and aims to provide peer support and information, in Spanish, to Latinas coping with a breast cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Office of Cancer Control and Prevention
New Jersey's Office of Cancer Control and Prevention website is currently up and running.
NCI Cancer Bulletin
The latest issue of the NCI Cancer Bulletin is now available. Keep up to date on the latest research and advances in the prevention, treatment, and understanding of cancer.
National Cancer Institute Report to the Nation 2008
National trends in cancer incidence and mortality are good news for America.
The National Cancer Institute's Synergy Newsletter
September newsletter from the National Cancer Institute's Atlantic Region
2008 NJ Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs Resource Guide
A directory of programs promoting nutrition and physical activity for NJ residents
Monmouth Medical Center Calendar of Events
Monmouth Medical Center offers support groups, lectures and special events throughout the year.
Programs at CentraState Medical Center
The Hereditary Oncology Prevention and Evaluation Program and Risk Assessment Program and Prostate Cancer Program are two of the many programs offered at CentraState Medical Center.
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
A national foundation dedicated to prevention and early detection of cancer.
Lung Cancer Circle of Hope
The Lung Cancer Circle of Hope is dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and prevention of Lung Cancer.
Monmouth County Community Partnerships for a Tobacco Free New Jersey
The Monmouth County Community Partnerships for a Tobacco Free New Jersey are dedicated to reducing the acceptability of tobacco use, exposure to second-hand smoke and increasing the number of adults who quit tobacco use. We also educate communities about the NJ Smoke-free Air Act and laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco to minors.
CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer.
The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
SeasIt
SeasIt is a New Jersey non-profit organization created to provide recreational recovery to Monmouth County cancer patients.
Bayshore Community Health System Cancer Services
Bayshore Community Hospital and Bayshore Wellness and Fitness Center provide cancer diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services to its community.
National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service
The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a program of the National Cancer Institute which is organized nationally, and implemented regionally. It is a program that uses new technology, media, telephone and face-to-face approaches to provide science based cancer information.
State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
How to access information from the Office of Cancer Control and Prevention, New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services
NJ Commission on Cancer Research
Current information from New Jersey's Commission on Cancer Research.