ScreenNJ https://screennj.org/ A collaborative project of organizations across New Jersey committed to reducing cancer incidence and mortality through an effective cancer prevention and screening program Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:32:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://screennj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-ScreenNJ_icon-32x32.webp ScreenNJ https://screennj.org/ 32 32 Getting a Colonoscopy Is The Best Way to Prevent Colorectal Cancer https://screennj.org/getting-a-colonoscopy-is-the-best-way-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-a-colonoscopy-is-the-best-way-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:29:30 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2689 Dr. Patrick Boland explains why knowing your family history and getting screened as early as age 45 are crucial when it comes to catching and treating cancer early on. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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]]> Dr. Patrick Boland explains why knowing your family history and getting screened as early as age 45 are crucial when it comes to catching and treating cancer early on.

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]]> How Patient-Centered Healthcare Helps You Be Your Own Best Advocate https://screennj.org/patient-centered-healthcare-helps-you-be-your-own-best-advocate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patient-centered-healthcare-helps-you-be-your-own-best-advocate Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:29:27 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2681 Kenneth Gyan, ScreenNJ’s family health nurse practitioner, explains how a patient treatment provider can help you and your loved ones make informed decisions. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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Kenneth Gyan, ScreenNJ’s family health nurse practitioner, explains how a patient treatment provider can help you and your loved ones make informed decisions.

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]]> What to Know About Hepatitis B And How to Limit Its Damage https://screennj.org/what-to-know-about-hepatitis-b-and-how-to-limit-its-damage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-know-about-hepatitis-b-and-how-to-limit-its-damage Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:29:01 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2696 Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Dr. Rachel Brauner discusses how vaccination could potentially eradicate this highly contagious disease and possible liver cancer. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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]]> Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Dr. Rachel Brauner discusses how vaccination could potentially eradicate this highly contagious disease and possible liver cancer.

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]]> How Healthy Choices Can Reduce Your Cancer Risk https://screennj.org/how-healthy-choices-can-reduce-your-cancer-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-healthy-choices-can-reduce-your-cancer-risk Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:22:45 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2709 Dr. Bo (Bonnie) Qin, a cancer epidemiologist, shares how maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce cancer risks. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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Dr. Bo (Bonnie) Qin, a cancer epidemiologist, shares how maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce cancer risks.

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]]> How to Talk To Your Kids About the Dangers of Tobacco and Alcohol Use https://screennj.org/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-the-dangers-of-tobacco-and-alcohol-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-the-dangers-of-tobacco-and-alcohol-use Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:20:35 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2704  Laurie Herrick discusses the short- and long-term effects of substance use, the likelihood that cancer and other chronic health conditions may develop, and how you can talk to your kids about the dangers of overuse and addiction. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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 Laurie Herrick discusses the short- and long-term effects of substance use, the likelihood that cancer and other chronic health conditions may develop, and how you can talk to your kids about the dangers of overuse and addiction.

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]]> An Expert Shares Strategies to Get You (+ Your Teen) to Quit Smoking and Vaping  https://screennj.org/an-expert-shares-strategies-to-get-you-your-teen-to-quit-smoking-and-vaping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-expert-shares-strategies-to-get-you-your-teen-to-quit-smoking-and-vaping Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:01:34 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2739 Monica J. Gilles, a tobacco cessation counselor, reveals what works best when it comes to quitting tobacco at any age. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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]]> Monica J. Gilles, a tobacco cessation counselor, reveals what works best when it comes to quitting tobacco at any age.

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]]> Research is Underway to Support Cancer Prevention and Control https://screennj.org/research-is-underway-to-support-cancer-prevention-and-control/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=research-is-underway-to-support-cancer-prevention-and-control Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:50:19 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2733 Cancer control researchers work to identify factors that may contribute to cancer development and outcomes which inform interventions to address and ultimately control avoidable cancer risk factors. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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]]> Cancer control researchers work to identify factors that may contribute to cancer development and outcomes which inform interventions to address and ultimately control avoidable cancer risk factors.

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]]> Breast Cancer Screenings Are Important for Asian American & Pacific Islander Women in New Jersey https://screennj.org/breast-cancer-screenings-are-important-for-asian-american-pacific-islander-women-in-new-jersey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breast-cancer-screenings-are-important-for-asian-american-pacific-islander-women-in-new-jersey Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:47:11 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2731 Antoinette Stroup, PhD, shares important breast cancer screening and incidence data for this population. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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]]> Antoinette Stroup, PhD, shares important breast cancer screening and incidence data for this population.

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]]> Cancer Prevention Experts Provide Top Tips for Reducing Cancer Risk https://screennj.org/cancer-prevention-experts-provide-top-tips-for-reducing-cancer-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cancer-prevention-experts-provide-top-tips-for-reducing-cancer-risk Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:43:17 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2726 Elisa V. Bandera, MD, PhD and Carolyn J. Heckman, PhD, share their top tips for cancer prevention during National Cancer Prevention Month. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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Elisa V. Bandera, MD, PhD and Carolyn J. Heckman, PhD, share their top tips for cancer prevention during National Cancer Prevention Month.

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]]> The Facts About Prostate Cancer Every Man Should Know https://screennj.org/the-facts-about-prostate-cancer-every-man-should-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-facts-about-prostate-cancer-every-man-should-know Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:40:08 +0000 https://screennj.org/?p=2724 Evan Kovacs, MD, a urologic oncologist, discusses the latest in screening and treatment for the symptomless cancer. Read the full story on njfamily.com.

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]]> Evan Kovacs, MD, a urologic oncologist, discusses the latest in screening and treatment for the symptomless cancer.

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