East Georgia Cancer Coalition

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

Exposure to radon gas is the second leading risk factor of lung cancer. Other risk factors include:
-secondhand smoke
-asbestos
-certain metals (arsenic, chromium, cadmium)
-radiation
-air pollution
-diesel exhaust
-family history and genetic factors

Although some risk factors are unavoidable, minimizing your exposure to avoidable risks such as secondhand smoke can decrease your risk for lung cancer.

11/08/2025

Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer and is responsible for 80% of lung cancer deaths. People who have never smoked account for 20% of lung cancer deaths. Quitting today can significantly decrease your risk for lung cancer.

11/06/2025

1 IN 16 PEOPLE will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime – 1 in 16 men, and 1 in 17 women.
Lung cancer kills almost 3 TIMES as many men as prostate cancer and kills almost 3 times as many women as breast cancer.

11/05/2025

Athens! Save the date and come out on November 21st.

Give us a call or send us a message to save your spot!

Whether you’ve been personally impacted by cancer, are a caregiver, want to learn more about prevention or simply want to give back we welcome you to join us!

11/05/2025

Join us for a free community event on Thursday November 13th from 4pm - 5:30pm at the Oglethorpe Co. Senior Center.

Whether you’ve been personally impacted by cancer, are a caregiver, want to learn more about prevention or simply want to give back we welcome you to join us!

11/04/2025

This year, in the U.S. , it is estimated that over 220,000 individuals will be diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

It is also estimated that over 120,000 will die.

After smoking the second most common cause of lung cancer here in the US is exposure to radon gas.

This is a reminder that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer.

We urge you to be aware of your body and if anything feels off, speak with your doctor 🩶

11/04/2025

Curried Sweet Potato Stew with lentils, chickpeas, onions, carrots, and garlic. A simple recipe that is easy to make. Visit Hearty At Home for more delicious and seasonable recipes. Every click, pin & share helps fight cancer.

Curried Sweet Potato Stew with chickpeas, onions, carrots, and garlic. A simple recipe that is easy to make

11/03/2025

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. An estimated 226,650 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2025 in the U.S. Talk to your doctor about your risk for lung cancer.

11/01/2025

November is designated as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We will dedicate time to spread awareness about the risks, symptoms, and prevention.

10/30/2025

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer in the United States for 2025 are:
-About 42,240 new cases (28,220 in men and 14,020 in women) will be diagnosed
-About 30,090 people (19,250 men and 10,840 women) will die of these cancers

Talk to your doctor about your risk for liver cancer and ways to prevent liver cancer.

10/27/2025

To reduce the risk of developing liver cancer, it is important to:
-Get vaccinated against hepatitis B and C
-Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
-Maintain a healthy weight
-Manage diabetes
-Avoid exposure to aflatoxins