Tennessee Cancer Coalition -TC2

Tennessee Cancer Coalition -TC2 TC2 is a statewide, multidisciplinary coalition for cancer prevention, care, & support.

In 2025, an estimated 67,440 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and more than 51,980 will d...
11/14/2025

In 2025, an estimated 67,440 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and more than 51,980 will die from the disease. This Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to learn the symptoms, and never forget to contact your provider with any concerns you may have.

11/13/2025

Shout out to our friends at Welcome Home of Chattanooga for having fun with and raising awareness for lifesaving breast and lung cancer screenings!

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. Do you know the difference between palliative care and hospice? Each s...
11/12/2025

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. Do you know the difference between palliative care and hospice? Each serves an important role in caring for someone with cancer. Take a moment today to learn how both impact the cancer journey at https://www.lung.org/blog/understanding-palliative-care.

Giving care and support to a loved one battling cancer can be challenging. Many caregivers put their own needs and feeli...
11/10/2025

Giving care and support to a loved one battling cancer can be challenging. Many caregivers put their own needs and feelings aside to be present for their loved one. This Family Caregivers Month, we honor those who make a difference each day and encourage them to take time to rest and reset for their own well-being.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, so please join us in raising awareness of the dangers of lung cancer. Lung canc...
11/07/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, so please join us in raising awareness of the dangers of lung cancer. Lung cancer symptoms often don’t show up until the cancer is in advanced stages, so know the symptoms and consult your health care provider if you have any concerns. Learn more about lung cancer symptoms today!

Due to the threat of severe weather tomorrow afternoon, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Pink & Pearl p...
11/06/2025

Due to the threat of severe weather tomorrow afternoon, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Pink & Pearl photo at the Capitol. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please continue to take photos during Pink & Pearl Day and tag and/or use hashtags and on social media.

Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and dry!

Please make plans to join us for a TN Pink & Pearl Day photo at the Capitol this Friday at noon! Wear your pink and/or p...
11/05/2025

Please make plans to join us for a TN Pink & Pearl Day photo at the Capitol this Friday at noon! Wear your pink and/or pearl to show your support for lifesaving breast cancer and lung cancer screenings in Tennessee.

11/05/2025

Yesterday, our City and County Mayors joined together to officially proclaim November 7 as Pink & Pearl Day in Cookeville and Putnam County! πŸ’—πŸ€

The Pink & Pearl Campaign raises awareness for both breast and lung cancer, reminding us that early detection is the best protection. The pink represents breast cancer awareness, and the pearl represents lung cancer awareness; together symbolizing unity, hope, and the power of prevention.

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Thank you to our local leaders for recognizing this important campaign and supporting efforts to keep our community healthy and informed. πŸ’ͺπŸ’–

πŸ‘‰ Call your primary care provider or local health department to schedule an annual wellness visit with mammogram today!

Lung cancer kills more women annually than breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer combined. Both breast and lung cancer sc...
11/05/2025

Lung cancer kills more women annually than breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer combined. Both breast and lung cancer screening exams are essential for women, yet many women don’t realize lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. We encourage all women to get their routine cancer screenings!

Check out this Men's Health Event for ! This event offers a FREE 7-point easy blood screening valued at $750 along with...
10/29/2025

Check out this Men's Health Event for ! This event offers a FREE 7-point easy blood screening valued at $750 along with additional free resources and support. Don't miss this opportunity to get up to date on your screenings!

Are you or someone you know located in the Dunlap, TN area? If so, be sure to take advantage of this mobile lung screeni...
10/27/2025

Are you or someone you know located in the Dunlap, TN area? If so, be sure to take advantage of this mobile lung screening event on October 29th. For more information or to make an appointment call (423) 495-LUNG (5864).

If you're in the Knoxville area, be sure to take advantage of these cancer screening opportunities! Appointments are req...
10/23/2025

If you're in the Knoxville area, be sure to take advantage of these cancer screening opportunities! Appointments are required, so schedule yours by calling (865) 305-6970 by November 6th.

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