Health Tips
Mobile Mammography Unit Improves Convenience and Access of Breast Cancer Screening in NC
It’s easy (and common) for women to delay preventive health screenings for themselves. After all, who has time when you’re making appointments for kids, taking parents to the doctor and trying not to miss any more work? The new Mobile Mammography joint effort by DRI and Cone Health is bringing breast cancer screening equipment to women in North Carolina—where and when it’s most convenient for them.
Read moreLung Cancer Prevention & Detection Saves Lives
Lung cancer is a deadly disease. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, this leading cause of cancer death kills more men and women than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. To help reduce the number of lung cancer deaths in the future, the American Cancer Society has expanded its lung cancer screening recommendations.
Read moreBreast Cancer Facts and Common Misconceptions
Hundreds of thousands of families receive the crushing news of breast cancer every year. Understanding a few key facts (and myths) about breast cancer before a diagnosis comes can help you and your loved ones have a better chance of catching the disease early when it’s easiest to treat.
Read moreRaising Immunization Awareness During COVID-19
National Immunization Awareness Month is recognized each August to highlight the importance of vaccinations to protect children and adults from vaccine-preventable diseases. This year, as the coronavirus continues to affect so many in our community and nation, it is especially important to make immunization awareness a priority.
Read moreHealthy Tips for Social Distancing in the Triad
We all want to do our part to keep our community and family members healthy, but social distancing doesn’t have to mean staying in our homes and isolating ourselves all the time. In fact, finding creative, low-risk ways to stay active, get outdoors and destress offers health benefits that can improve your mood and help reduce the risk of many serious health conditions.
Read moreNew Technology Advances Breast Cancer Detection in the Triad
Breast cancer affects women and families in our community every day. Fortunately, Abbreviated Breast MRI is making breast cancer testing more reliable for women with dense breast tissue.
Read moreWays to Help When Someone You Know Has Breast Cancer
Finding out that a friend, family member, neighbor or colleague has been diagnosed with a serious illness like breast cancer raises tough questions. What should you say? What do they need? How can you help? Would they want you to help?
Read moreTriad Event Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
Every year, our community gathers together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor strong fighters and remember the lives that have been lost. Pink in the Park is a free breast cancer awareness event for Triad families. The intent of the event is not one of fundraising, but rather to provide resources and support for those currently battling the disease and to encourage community members to connect with others who have been affected.
Read moreOvarian Cancer: The Cancer That’s Caught Too Late
Feeling tired or bloated aren’t reasons that most people would rush to a doctor. But they are common ovarian cancer symptoms. The difficulty with ovarian cancer is that it often begins quietly and goes undiagnosed until it has spread to other organs. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, only about 20% of all cases are caught in Stage I or II.
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