East Georgia Cancer Coalition

03/12/2026

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. when combining men and women.

03/11/2026

Young adults are the only group experiencing an increase in colorectal cancer.

At the moment it is deadliest cancer among young men and the 2nd deadliest among young women.

According to experts, more than half of the cases may be connected to risk factors you can change:

Diet (especially processed meats)
Lack of physical activity
Smoking
Alcohol use

Need help incorporating healthier behaviors into your life? Reach out to us, we would love to help you!

03/09/2026

A**l cancer is more common in women than men and often diagnosed in the early 60s. Screening includes high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) which is used to detect precancerous cells (a**l dysplasia).

03/07/2026

Did you know?: Aside from HPV, risk factors for a**l cancer include smoking, having a weakened immune system (HIV, organ transplant), and a high number of sexual partners.

03/06/2026

Knowing the facts can help save lives!

Listen to your body, and stay up to date with your screenings.

03/05/2026

26 Recipes of Spring 2026 celebrating the season with delicious recipes that make it easy and tasty to eat well and support long-term health. Visit Hearty At Home for more delicious recipes! Every click pin & share helps fight cancer

26 Recipes of Spring 2026 celebrating the season with delicious recipes that make it easy and tasty to eat well and support long-term health.

03/05/2026

We all know the importance of exercise…. Especially for individuals who have been impacted by Cancer.

But unfortunately, not everyone has access to a gym or to the right trainer.

We are excited to announce that we are starting another FREE 6 week exercise program for anyone who has been affected by cancer!

Classes will be held at with small group sessions to ensure everyone receives personalized attention from the trainers.

✨ Open to individuals at any stage of their cancer journey
✨ Small class size (limited to 10 participants)
✨ Caregivers or friends are welcome to join as a “plus one”

Reach out to Silvia (contact info is in flyer) to sign up or with any questions.

Let’s get to loving our bodies!

03/05/2026

A**l cancer is often mistaken for hemorrhoids. Early symptoms include a**l bleeding, pain, or itching. A lump may also appear. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and risk for a**l cancer.

03/04/2026

Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. Here in the U.S. over 150,000 people were diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in 2025.

If detected early, Colorectal Cancer is highly treatable.

Let’s make sure we are listening to our boxes and getting our regular check ups!

03/02/2026

March is a**l cancer awareness month! A**l cancer is a rare but increasing malignancy, with over 90% of cases linked to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

02/28/2026

Risk factors for bile duct cancer:
-Parasitic Infections: Infection with liver flukes in Southeast Asia from eating raw or undercooked fish.
-Liver and Bile Duct Conditions: Chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis (a disease that causes hardening of bile ducts), and bile duct cysts.
-Chronic Inflammatory Conditions: Chronic ulcerative colitis.
-Other Conditions: Diabetes, obesity, and hepatitis B or C.
-Age: The risk increases with age.
-Genetics: Inherited conditions can increase risk.
-Smoking: Smoking is a recognized risk factor.

02/27/2026

Today we are sharing our Vegan Apple Pancakes!

These pancakes can be made non-vegan by substituting for dairy butter and milk, and the flax egg for one egg.

This can also be made using gluten-free 1:1 flour.

Enjoy!