East Georgia Cancer Coalition

04/03/2026

April is testicular cancer awareness month! Talk to your doctor about your risk for testicular cancer at your next visit.

04/02/2026

We’re officially ONE MONTH away from Miles for Moms! 💗🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

This event means so much to our community, and we’re incredibly grateful for the sponsors who make it possible. A special thank you to 26 Foot and Ankle of Watkinsville for being a Diamond Level Sponsor and helping bring this event to life!

In the coming weeks, we’ll be spotlighting the amazing sponsors who are supporting families impacted by cancer across East Georgia, so stay tuned! 💛

Whether you run, walk, or come out to cheer, we would love to have you there!

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=143114

03/30/2026

March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month and we are dedicated to raising awareness for the second most common blood cancer. Multiple myeloma is an incurable but treatable blood cancer of the bone marrow, affecting plasma cells that produce abnormal antibodies. It causes symptoms like bone pain/fractures, kidney damage, anemia, and frequent infections, mainly in people over 65. Talk to your doctor about your risk for this type of cancer.

03/30/2026

Please join us for a percentage night at Happy Lemon! See details below:

03/27/2026

March is National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the disease, which is among the top 10 most common cancers. March is used to promote early detection, as kidney cancer is often asymptomatic in early stages.

03/26/2026

Spaghetti & Beanballs that are fully plant-based, rich in protein, and easy to make! This recipe is delicious year round. Visit Hearty At Home for more recipes! Every click, pin & share helps fight cancer

Spaghetti & Beanballs that are fully plant-based, rich in protein, and easy to make! This recipe is delicious year round

03/25/2026

Did you know: A healthy diet low in processed/red meat and high in fiber, along with regular exercise and avoiding smoking/heavy alcohol use, can lower risk of colorectal cancer.

03/23/2026

A family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and certain genetic syndromes (e.g., Lynch syndrome) increase risk. Additionally, Black Americans have a 20% higher incidence rate and 35% higher mortality rate from colorectal cancer compared to white Americans.

03/21/2026

Did you know: Most colorectal cancers start as polyps, which can be detected and removed during a colonoscopy before turning into cancer.

03/20/2026

Come out to Boba Mania from 12-8pm today to support EGCC!

03/19/2026

Colorectal cancer rates are increasing by 2% annually in people under 50, with projections suggesting it could become the leading cause of cancer death for young adults by 2030. Talk to your doctor about your risk for colon cancer.

03/16/2026

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early through screening, which should begin at age 45. Early detection crucial. Talk to your doctor about colorectal cancer screening!