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The District of Columbia Cancer Action Partnership serves as the collective voice of Cancer Control in the District. #DCCancerAction
899 North Capitol St, NE, DC
Joined January 2015
Read Gabby’s Story – The Power of “Gabbitude” here:
childrenscancer.org
Chemotherapy is pretty nasty, but has yet to take down what 13-year-old Gabby’s mom calls her “Gabbitude.” Gabby is feisty and always tells it like it is, so her mom, Kristi, worried when she started…
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"The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. It is recommended for preteens (both boys and girls) aged 11 to 12 years, but can be given as early as age 9 and until age 26.
https://t.co/0KSnlO8LrZ"
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3 things to tell your friends about Thyroid Cancer #thyroidcancer #thyroidcancerawarenss
https://t.co/GBN2MkML2w
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"This public service announcement encourages women to learn the symptoms of gynecologic cancer and pay attention to what their bodies are telling them. #GCAM, #IWishIKnew, #EndWomensCancer and #GynCancer
https://t.co/hK3N2tmBHF"
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"This public service announcement encourages women to learn the symptoms of gynecologic cancer and pay attention to what their bodies are telling them. #GCAM, #IWishIKnew, #EndWomensCancer and #GynCancer
https://t.co/hK3N2tmBHF"
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The diagnosis of lymphoma requires blood and bone marrow tests, imaging and a physical examination that may include a lymph node biopsy. There are several treatment options, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and stem cell transplant.
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September Is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! While #thyroidcancer is usually treatable if found early, some types and variants are aggressive and difficult to treat. People of all ages can get the disease, and patients need lifelong medication and testing following treatment.
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Join the District of Columbia Department of Health Tobacco Control Program and guest speakers from the Truth Initiative, Dr. Lauren Czaplicki and Siobhan Perks, on a webinar addressing electronic cigarettes and the youth consumption of them.
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Read Nolan’s Story – Why Research Matters here: https://t.co/zDvJ9J4AEp
#childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness
childrenscancer.org
Nolan, then just 16 months old, had labored breathing in the few weeks before Labor Day 2015. Originally thinking it was asthma, his parents, Peter and Lydia, took him to the local emergency room...
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Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day observed today! #takealovedonetothedoctorday is a health promotion campaign launched by the federal Office of Minority Health (OMH) as part of the national initiative to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. https://t.co/yQulW98NoJ
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Gynecologic cancers should be treated by a specialist with advanced training, such as a gynecologic oncologist. A gynecologic oncologist is a board-certified gynecologist who has specialized training in treating gynecologic cancers. #GCAM, #IWishIKnew, #EndWomensCancer
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"The most common early sign of lymphoma is a painless enlarged lymph node(s) in the neck or upper chest. Sometimes you can feel the swollen lymph node(s) in your armpit, stomach area or groin."
https://t.co/GFVh8HOFIU"
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There is no way to know for sure if you will get a gynecologic cancer. That’s why it is important to pay attention to your body and know what is normal for you, so you can recognize the warning signs or symptoms of gynecologic cancer. #GCAM, #IWishIKnew, #EndWomensCancer
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"September is Lymphoma Awareness Month. Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the cells of the lymph system, which is part of the immune system that helps the body fight infection and disease. The two primary types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)."
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Read Nathalia’s Story – A Resilient Spirit here: https://t.co/q6Uzky0nTl
#CHILDHOODCANCERAWARENESS #childhoodcancer
childrenscancer.org
Nathalia is resilient, spirited and humorous, but it’s her heart that her mom, Katy, loves most. Full of gratitude, Nathalia never misses a chance to thank the nurses, doctors and other caregivers...
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"Every 5 minutes a woman will receive a gynecologic cancer diagnosis of cervical, ovarian, endometrial/uterine, or vaginal cancer. Discover your superpower to raise awareness and crucial education and research funding to help us #EndWomensCancer. "
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Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts. Gynecologic cancers begin in different places within a woman’s pelvis. #GCAM, #IWishIKnew, #EndWomensCancer and #GynCancer
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. The peach ribbon is worn during this month to show support and bring awareness . #GCAM, #IWishIKnew, #EndWomensCancer #GynCancer
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