BETHLEHEM NAACP » Health http://bethnaacp.org Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:13:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Prostate Cancer Awareness http://bethnaacp.org/2010/09/prostate-cancer-awareness/ http://bethnaacp.org/2010/09/prostate-cancer-awareness/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:13:37 +0000 admin http://bethnaacp.org/?p=203 September is prostate cancer awareness month and the American Cancer Society recommends that men speak to their healthcare providers to make an informed decision. Men at average risk should receive this information beginning at age 50.  Men at higher risk, including African American men and men with a first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer before 65, should begin at 45.  Men at appreciable higher risk (multiple family members diagnosed before 65) should receive this information beginning at age 40.  For more information about screening, please contact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit www.cancer.org. ]]> http://bethnaacp.org/2010/09/prostate-cancer-awareness/feed/ 0 Cancer Resource Network http://bethnaacp.org/2010/08/cancer-resource-network/ http://bethnaacp.org/2010/08/cancer-resource-network/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:21:57 +0000 admin http://bethnaacp.org/?p=197 The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Resource Network consists of three categories of resources – information, day-to-day help, and emotional support.  The Cancer Resource Network supports the Society’s nationwide priority leadership role to make high-quality, timely, and understandable information available, especially to newly diagnosed cancer patients and their caregivers.  Emotional support connects patients with others who have “been there”.  I Can Cope® is a series of educational classes given by doctors, nurses, and other experts to help people with cancer and those who love them understand what they are facing.  Some of the topics covered include pain management, cancer-related fatigue, and nutrition and physical activity.  Classes are offered online and at select locations.  In the Lehigh Valley, visit www.cancer.org to participate in online classes. ]]> http://bethnaacp.org/2010/08/cancer-resource-network/feed/ 0 Reach to Recovery – American Cancer Society http://bethnaacp.org/2010/07/reach-to-recovery-american-cancer-society/ http://bethnaacp.org/2010/07/reach-to-recovery-american-cancer-society/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:28:24 +0000 admin http://bethnaacp.org/?p=189 The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Resource Network consists of three categories of resources – information, day-to-day help, and emotional support.  The Cancer Resource Network supports the Society’s nationwide priority leadership role to make high-quality, timely, and understandable information available, especially to newly diagnosed cancer patients and their caregivers.  Emotional support connects patients with others who have “been there”.  Reach to Recovery® provides one-on-one support for breast cancer patients.  Trained breast cancer survivors provide support, information, and inspiration to breast cancer patients to help them cope with the disease. Volunteer survivors are trained to respond in person or by telephone to individuals facing breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, or recovery.  No one should have to face breast cancer alone.  Call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org for more information. ]]> http://bethnaacp.org/2010/07/reach-to-recovery-american-cancer-society/feed/ 0 American Cancer Society-Hope Lodge http://bethnaacp.org/2010/01/american-cancer-society/ http://bethnaacp.org/2010/01/american-cancer-society/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:30:06 +0000 admin http://bethnaacp.org/?p=92

The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Resource Network consists of three categories of resources – information, day-to-day help, and emotional support.  The Cancer Resource Network provides day-to-day help by helping ease the physical, financial, and emotional toll of cancer.  The American Cancer Society offers lodging assistance through Hope Lodge facilities across the country.  Hope Lodge provides free, temporary lodging for cancer patients and their families who must travel outside their community for treatment.  They are welcomed into a comfortable and caring environment where patients who are going through a similar experience can support one another.  In PA, we have two Hope Lodge locations – Hershey and Philadelphia.  For more information about Hope Lodge, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.  No one should have to face cancer alone.  Your American Cancer Society is here for you.

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