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Posts in the "Cancer" Category
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MUSC Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program May is Melanoma Awareness Month – the perfect time to brush up on sun safety tips and cancer risk factors before the start of summer. New diagnoses of Melanoma – a potentially deadly form of skin cancer – are on the rise and the rates in South Carolina are higher than the national average. Use . . . → Read More: May is Melanoma Awareness Month May is the official month of brain tumor awareness and the MUSC Brain and Spine Tumor Program officially kicked off their month long series of events with a health fair today. Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, Mount Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails and MUSC President Dr. Ray Greenberg officially launched the events today at 11am with a ribbon . . . → Read More: Brain Tumor Action Month Events By: Michael Stafford, RD, CSO, LD The American Cancer Society just released their healthy living guidelines for cancer survivors. Cancer survivors can help prevent a recurrence by achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, participating in regular physical activity, and eating a healthy diet with an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, and whole grain foods. Read the full . . . → Read More: American Cancer Society Releases New Health Guidelines for Cancer Survivors Brain Tumor Action Month was created to raise awareness and convince others to join in the fight for an increase in funding for brain tumor research and the development of and access to better treatments. Many activities are planned for May including; Action Fair: April 30 – 11a.m. – 2 p.m. MUSC Horshshoe |
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