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NCCU & UNC partnered to promote health and wellness in Black communities and to improve cancer awareness, prevention, and access to resources.

Healthy diet, stress management, and physical activity are additional areas of interest addressed on our page.

11/14/2025

𝟳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
� Think you’re safe because you don’t smoke? Think again! According to BlackDoctor.org, these 7 common behaviors may lead to serious health risks, including cancer:

✅ Sitting all day -- Extended inactivity has been linked to chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes and more than 100,000 cancer cases annually, including breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancer.
✅ High-heat cooking with certain oils releases harmful chemicals similar to those in cigarette smoke.
✅ Running a gas stove without a ventilation hood exposes you to some of the same toxic chemicals as second-hand smoke.
✅ Regularly sleeping less than 7 hours weakens your body's immune system and has been linked to serious health risks including tumor growth.
✅ Smoking ho**ah exposes you to even more toxins than ci******es, including a chemical linked to leukemia.
✅ Eating too much meat and cheese – High-animal-protein diets were found in one study to raise cancer risk to levels comparable to smoking.
✅ Bottling up anger significantly raises your risk of chronic illnesses, such as high blood pressure, and other serious health complications.

Let’s not just avoid smoking — let’s proactively stay away from the other silent risks too.

👉 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4p6jNwx

11/12/2025

💙 If the X-ray from your lung cancer screening shows 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀, don’t panic. These are called nodules — just small, abnormal areas of tissue that look different, are actually pretty common, and mostly harmless. ✅A nodule does not necessarily mean you have cancer.

Next steps:
✅ Talk to your doctor! What happens next depends on how the nodule looks, its size, if it’s changing, and your own risk factors (like smoking or family history).

✅ If it’s tiny and your risk is low, your doctor may just watch it with repeat scans every 6–12 months to make sure nothing changes.

✅ If it’s bigger or looks concerning, or if your risk is higher (such as a family history of lung cancer), your doctor may suggest more tests (like a PET scan or biopsy).

💙Bottom line: You’re not alone! Your doctor is there to guide you and to help you make the best plan for your health.

-- Lung nodules explained: bit.ly/3WPeRjR
-- What happens after a lung nodule is found? bit.ly/4qNz0V0

11/11/2025

𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Today 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 — 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 whose bravery, sacrifices, and legacy of service have strengthened our nation, often while facing unequal recognition and barriers both during and after their service. 💚

Thank you for your courage, leadership, and resilience. We honor you, we see you, and we are grateful.

Looking for ways to celebrate? Explore Veterans Day events across the Research Triangle and nearby cities — plus restaurants like Applebee’s, Chili’s, and Outback offering free or discounted meals for veterans: bit.ly/43n2aQX

11/10/2025

✨ Craving cozy, classic, delicious food? Check out this comfort-food makeover lineup from Ambitious Kitchen! Your favorites get a healthy twist with lean proteins, lighter sauces, extra veggies, gluten-free options, and real ingredients you can pronounce.🍽️

Enjoy these dishes and more from the collection: Juicy Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce, 30-minute Healthier Pasta Carbonara (with bacon), Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, and Mom’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew— all packed with flavor and nutrition.

Treat yourself, meal prep for the week, or share these with someone you love! Because comfort doesn’t have to compromise wellness.💛 bit.ly/43ZcS00

11/08/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ❤️‍🩹

Every year on the 2nd Saturday of November, screening centers open their doors to make it easier for high-risk individuals to get checked — especially those who can’t take time off work during the week.

✅ Many centers nationwide, including VA Clinics, are offering lung cancer screenings today.

✅ Catching lung cancer early (even before symptoms show up) can make treatment easier and more effective.

Thinking about getting screened?
Learn what to expect, the benefits and risks, and questions to ask your doctor: bit.ly/4qNYuBF

Ready to find a screening site near you?
Use the locator tool: bit.ly/3Jp4qQX

11/07/2025

𝟭𝟬 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸
Did you know Black men are more likely to be impacted by lung cancer than any other group? But there’s good news: small changes can make a big difference! Here are 10 simple ways to help keep your lungs strong and healthy, lower your cancer risk, and support a healthier community. 💙

◾ If you're a smoker, quit. Nonsmoker, don't start.
◾ Avoid second-hand smoke.
◾ Check your home for . (a radioactive gas that you can’t see or smell, but it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and the top cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.)
◾ Know if there is a history of lung cancer in your family.
◾ Avoid or reduce exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in the workplace.
◾ Reduce your risk of HIV infection.
◾ Limit radiation (such as X-rays) to the chest.
◾ Get regular exercise.
◾ Eat a healthy diet.
◾ Talk to your doctor about lung cancer screening.

Tap here to learn more 👉 bit.ly/4nJnMy7

11/06/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮 — 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿✨
In this video, Donna opens up about her journey — from the first X-ray that changed everything, to her diagnosis, and the moment she realized she needed a community of Black survivors who truly understood her experience. She’s sharing what she learned along the way and her heartfelt advice for others facing lung cancer. bit.ly/47q8h9u

(This video is brought to you by HEAL Collaborative, a community-focused organization supporting lung cancer survivors and caregivers through education, connection, and advocacy — especially within the Black community.)

11/06/2025

𝙎𝙢𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧 🚭
It’s a fact that more than 84% of women and 90% of men diagnosed with lung cancer are current or former smokers. But there are also other unseen dangers all around us that increase our chances of developing this type of cancer. Let’s break them down:

✅ Secondhand smoke (breathing the smoke of someone else's burning cigarette, cigar or pipe).
✅ Workplace exposure to harmful chemicals such as asbestos and uranium. High-risk occupations include construction workers, firefighters, repair men, and auto mechanics (from past exposure to asbestos from brake and clutch parts, especially when working on older vehicles).
✅ Radon gas exposure (a colorless, odorless gas from the ground). This gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
✅ Some dietary supplements.
✅ Air pollution in the environment
✅ Family or personal history of lung cancer
✅ Smoking ma*****na and va**ng e-ci******es (are still being studied to confirm their link to lung cancer)

Stay informed and protect your lungs. Hit share to help a friend—you never know who might need this info! 💙bit.ly/3XfjTWN

Source: American Cancer Society

11/05/2025

𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Lung cancer can be tough to detect early because symptoms often don’t appear until it starts spreading. One of the most common early signs is a cough that just won’t go away (lasting more than 3 to 8 weeks) and gets worse over time. It may start as a dry cough, but it can later become a cough that produces blood or rust-colored mucus.

If lung cancer spreads to the brain or liver, symptoms can include sudden headaches, weakness, seizures (brain), or upper abdominal pain, nausea, yellowing of the skin/eyes, and itching (liver). 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀.

🚨 If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Checking it out early can make a big difference. And remember — 10%–20% of people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked (CDC). If you’re concerned, talk to your doctor.

Learn more here: ➡️ bit.ly/4oU2PBp

11/04/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 = 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 💛🫁
Let’s shine a light on —the 2nd most common cancer in the U.S. (after skin cancer) and the #1 cause of cancer deaths for men & women.

📅 In 2025, 226,650 new cases are expected and about 124,730 lives will be lost to lung cancer.

👫 Men: 1 in 17 lifetime risk. Women: 1 in 18. Risk jumps for smokers.

🦠 Lung cancer starts when healthy lung cells change, grow out of control, and form tumors.

🚬 Smoking is the #1 cause, but non-smokers can get lung cancer too—from secondhand smoke, toxic chemicals, or genetics.

📊 Black men have the highest rates of lung cancer and lung cancer deaths. Early screening and community awareness matter!

👵👴 Most people diagnosed are 65+. The average age at diagnosis is 70.

💡 If you smoke, talk to your doctor about quitting and screening. Non-smoker? Stay informed and avoid secondhand smoke.

Let’s protect our lungs and each other—early detection saves lives! 🧡

Learn more: or bit.ly/4omEiVO

11/02/2025

𝟱 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁🥦🍕🍌
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. Essence.com has some creative ways to sneak more colorful, nutritious fruits and veggies into your smoothies, breads, and comfort food. Check out these recipes:

* Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups
* Primavera Skillet Pizza
* Sunset Smoothie
* Banana-Zucchini Bread
* Sneaky Mashed Potatoes

🍕Which one will you try first? Tell us in the comments! 🥦

👉Find the recipes here: bit.ly/43HqblH

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OUTREACH4HEALTH is a project developed by North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center to educate and engage African Americans in activities to increase cancer prevention knowledge, reduce cancer-related risk factors, and improve access to life-saving information and resources. As part of a multidimensional strategy to reach minority populations, this project will use technology and social media, accessible by smartphone, to promote culturally appropriate messaging to decrease cancer health disparities and to support behavioral changes key to cancer prevention in Communities of Color.

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