Cancer Connection

11/04/2025

When found early, lung cancer is one of the most treatable cancers. The American Cancer Society recommends yearly screening for lung cancer with a low-dose CT scan for people aged 50 to 80 years who smoke or used to smoke AND have at least a 20 pack-year history of smoking.

A pack-year is equal to smoking 1 pack (or about 20 ci******es) per day for a year. For example, a person could have a 20 pack-year history by smoking 1 pack a day for 20 years, or by smoking 2 packs a day for 10 years.

Before deciding to be screened, people should have a discussion with a healthcare professional about the purpose of screening and how it is done, as well as the benefits, limits, and possible harms of screening.

11/04/2025

Congratulations on receiving Cancer Connection's annual awards! Medical Professional of the Year: Alex Gonnsen, R.T. (T); Survivor of the Year: Larry Olson; Philanthropist of the Year: Petersburg Beat the Odds Committee; Corporate Sponsor of the Year: AB Cleaning Services; Volunteer of the Year: Tish Griffin Satre. Tish also received Board Emeritus status for her many years of service to Cancer Connection.

10/30/2025

Our recent health forum brought the community together to enjoy an inspiring presentation and a delicious lunch. Thank-you to our participants and sponsors!

10/25/2025

2025 Community Health Forum with Dr. Prakash Vishnu

10/15/2025

Cancer Survivors Support Group! Tuesday, October 21st, 6:30 to 8 pm. NEW LOCATION: Southeast Radiation Oncology Center, 1701 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, near the hospital.
For ZOOM information, call (907)796-2273.
Group is for anyone at any stage of their cancer journey. Facilitated by Cancer Connection board members with cancer experience

10/10/2025

Thank you to those who donated and participated in our "Beat the Odds" race in August. Here are some happy door prize winners!

10/10/2025

October 25th from 11:30 am to 1 pm 11:30 AM. Keynote by Dr. Vishnu of Bartlett Medical Oncology Center and Fred Hutch Oncology Center on "The State of the Art of Oncology Care." Free to public.

10/04/2025

October 25th at Centennial Hall. Catered lunch and presentation begin at 11:30 AM. Doors open at 11 AM to see exhibits. Keynote by Dr. Vishnu of Bartlett Medical Oncology Center and Fred Hutch Oncology Center on "The State of the Art of Oncology Care." Free to public.

Our Mission: To bring together health and wellness resources for people residing in SE Alaska.

09/19/2025

Dr. Prakash Vishnu of Bartlett Medical Oncology Center will speak about "The State of the Art of Oncology Care" at our Community Health Forum luncheon on October 25th. Centennial Hall 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free to public.

09/16/2025

Annual Community Health Forum is coming up October 25th! Luncheon and guest presenter Dr. Prakash Vishnu of Bartlett Medical Oncology Center will speak on the topic of "The State of the Art of Oncology Care." Centennial Hall 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free to public.

09/16/2025

Cancer Survivors Support Group! Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 6:30 to 8 pm. NEW LOCATION: Southeast Radiation Oncology Center, 1701 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, near the hospital.
For ZOOM information, call (907)796-2273.
Group is for anyone at any stage of their cancer journey. Facilitated by Cancer Connection board members with cancer experience

09/15/2025