Care For Yourself

07/01/2021

Cervical Cancer Overview | Guide To Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer incidence rates have declined by more than half in recent decades, largely due to the widespread use of regular screening and HPV vaccination. Because cervical precancers have no signs or symptoms- and early cervical cancer rarely has any- it's important for people with a cervix to have regular cervical cancer screening.

Learn about cervical cancer including risk factors, prevention, early detection tests, and treatment.

06/25/2021

Opinion | In the War on Cancer, Science Is Winning

"If you get cancer today, you are much better off than you would have been 10 years ago. If you get cancer in 2030, you will fare even better... [O]ne day “the big C” will be merely another letter of the alphabet." The Wall Street Journal covers the promising and amazing advances in the field of cancer work since the National Cancer Act was signed in 1971, including vaccination, diagnostic tests, immune therapy and gene testing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-the-war-on-cancer-science-is-winning-11621881949?st=cwv80058entevn5&reflink=share_mobilewebshare&fbclid=IwAR2wauNv767P_vgeclWMFALTvN7Ota-wJ60MRb3lEql9LtIOOmRTlqd6GU4 #NothingWillStopUs

Promising and amazing advances in vaccination, diagnostic tests, immune therapy and gene testing.

06/22/2021

One of the best things you can do is be aware of what is normal for you – so you can recognize when something changes. A change in your breast, a pain in your body that doesn’t improve, a prolonged cough and new persistent headaches typically aren’t normal, so they should be discussed with a doctor if they don’t go away within a few weeks.
https://blog.komen.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-know-your-normal/?fbclid=IwAR0QdJL5INJEhCM-NZ40TB5kIp7pvkhEp9kqk5TH6tGOStsuXKTpP8iCAKk

One of the best things you can do is be aware of what is normal for you – so you can recognize when something changes. A change in your breast, a pain in your body that doesn’t improve, a prolonged cough and new persistent headaches typically aren’t normal, so they should be discussed with a doctor if they don’t go away within a few weeks.
https://blog.komen.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-know-your-normal/?fbclid=IwAR0QdJL5INJEhCM-NZ40TB5kIp7pvkhEp9kqk5TH6tGOStsuXKTpP8iCAKk

06/18/2021

Cemonia - Cervivor

Cemonia - Cervivor

Cemonia Location: Georgia Cancerversary: May 2005 Age at diagnosis: 30 Diagnosis: Cervical cancer (unspecified) Stage of cancer: I Cervivor School Graduation: 2016 How my story begins: I was just a normal military wife and mother of 2 daughters, living in Ft. Worth, Texas at the time. My family and....

06/14/2021

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY - June 14, 2021 | National Today

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY - June 14, 2021 | National Today

June 14th is World Blood Donor Day! We have the best information and suggestions for how to celebrate this important public health holiday.

06/09/2021

Iowa Breast Density

Almost 50% of Iowans have dense breast tissue, are you one of them?
Dense breast tissue can make it harder for cancer to be detected. It is important to know if you have dense breasts and to get the care you need. The Care for Yourself Program can help make sure you get the cancer screening that is right for you, call TOLL FREE today 1-866-339-7909.
Learn more at: https://www.iowabreastdensity.com/?fbclid=IwAR0lDwTkeGq6jJ_UcgA0oFWJFjv3HAdCBWsf-OE2W-VXLg9ypO7YPuTQhkk#facts

The Iowa Army of Pink is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to educate women and health providers on breast density. We are an all-volunteer organization and have all been touched by a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer due to breast density. Our founder, Bridget Pargulski, began lobby...

06/09/2021

Iowa Breast Density

Almost 50% of Iowans have dense breast tissue, are you one of them?
Dense breast tissue can make it harder for cancer to be detected. It is important to know if you have dense breasts and to get the care you need. The Care for Yourself Program can help make sure you get the cancer screening that is right for you, call today 1-866-339-7909.
Learn more at:

The Iowa Army of Pink is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to educate women and health providers on breast density. We are an all-volunteer organization and have all been touched by a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer due to breast density. Our founder, Bridget Pargulski, began lobby...

06/07/2021

Now is the time to enroll in the next cycle of Care for Yourself in Scott, Clinton & Jackson Counties! Cancer screening exams (physicals, paps, mammograms) can begin in July. Don't wait, there are limited slots available to women who are facing financial barriers right now. Call us at 563-421-1913 for more information or to enroll.

Now is the time to enroll in the next cycle of Care for Yourself in Scott, Clinton & Jackson Counties! Cancer screening exams (physicals, paps, mammograms) can begin in July. Don't wait, there are limited slots available to women who are facing financial barriers right now. Call us at 563-421-1913 for more information or to enroll.

06/02/2021

06/01/2021

Please-ladies & men-take time for your cancer screenings!

05/28/2021

‎TheoryLab: Getting cancer screening back on track during COVID-19 on Apple Podcasts

On this episode of the American Cancer Society’s TheoryLab podcast, experts discuss getting cancer screening back on track during COVID-19. Listen now:

‎Show TheoryLab, Ep Getting cancer screening back on track during COVID-19 - Jan 22, 2021

05/24/2021

A woman's guide to preventive care at every age

A woman's guide to preventive care at every age

Take the guesswork out of preventive care.

05/21/2021

Need help paying for your cancer screening exam and tests? We may be able to help! Contact the Care for Yourself program in your area. Scott, Clinton & Jackson Counties in Iowa should call 563-421-3081.

Need help paying for your cancer screening exam and tests? We may be able to help! Contact the Care for Yourself program in your area. Scott, Clinton & Jackson Counties in Iowa should call 563-421-3081.

05/17/2021

Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: What It Is + How It’s Treated

Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: What It Is + How It’s Treated

05/14/2021

A woman's guide to preventive care at every age

A woman's guide to preventive care at every age

Take the guesswork out of preventive care.

05/11/2021

Americans Missed Almost 10 Million Cancer Screenings During Pandemic

Get your cancer screening back on track. Call us today to schedule your life saving cancer screening 563-421-1913.
"Routine screening helps detect cancer at an early stage when it is most curable. Millions of people missing cancer screenings because of the COVID-19 pandemic will mean the delay in the detection of cancer for some, meaning it will be more advanced when it's diagnosed.
"Unfortunately, by causing cancellations of appointments and cancer screenings, COVID will indirectly cause an increase in cancer deaths — another negative consequence of COVID that has not yet received much public attention," Chen said in a university news release.
It's crucial for the public and health care providers to understand the urgency of getting cancer screenings back on track, he emphasized."
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-05-05/americans-missed-almost-10-million-cancer-screenings-during-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR0teGx91p6QxK2vl6Bedd3zkHBsQVvuSKYpOrCGvsDI77OfMKhW92FCcP4

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05/04/2021

Starting in July, you can enroll into the new year of Care for Yourself! If you're going to be due for your annual physical and screening mammogram, and are concerned about how to pay, and live in Scott, Clinton or Jackson Counties in Iowa - give Diane a call at 563-421-3081!

Starting in July, you can enroll into the new year of Care for Yourself! If you're going to be due for your annual physical and screening mammogram, and are concerned about how to pay, and live in Scott, Clinton or Jackson Counties in Iowa - give Diane a call at 563-421-3081!

05/01/2021

Cancer isn't a fair fight

Cancer isn't a fair fight

Help us fight for health equity

04/29/2021

Move More - Exercise Can Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk - Bright Pink

Time to get moving 🏃🏽‍♀️ ⁠
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Moving at least 150 minutes per week has many health benefits, including reducing your risk of breast cancer.
Regular physical activity reduces your body fat level and thus the amount of estrogen in your body.⁠
To learn more about the importance of moving more, visit https://brightpink.org/move-more/

Ready to move more? Did you know that at least 150 minutes of exercise per week has many benefits, including reducing your breast cancer risk?

04/28/2021

Honor your mother, daughters, sisters, and friends by reminding them to have a mammogram.
Cancer doesn't wait, screening shouldn't either. Call the Care for Yourself Program today 563-421-3081.

Honor your mother, daughters, sisters, and friends by reminding them to have a mammogram.
Cancer doesn't wait, screening shouldn't either. Call the Care for Yourself Program today 563-421-3081.

04/27/2021

5 Ways to Boost Breast Health

Women who drink more than one alcoholic beverage per day — even just two drinks — are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Women who have three or more drinks per week after being diagnosed with breast cancer run a greater risk that their breast cancer will recur.
According to the American Cancer Society, the amount of alcohol consumed is important, not the type of alcoholic drink. A serving of an alcoholic drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1 1/2 ounces of hard liquor. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-ways-to-boost-breast-health/?fbclid=IwAR0O-LrmzwkDO_Qpi1vqEnfcBHgsbOzVNkcXmV-G1Jx46A8bhXsjlua9udI

How to be healthier and protect against breast cancer

04/26/2021

Screening for Cancer

Screening means checking your body for cancer before you have symptoms. Many cancers can be treated more effectively if they are found early. Talk to your doctor to see if getting screened for breast, cervical, colorectal or lung cancer is right for you. To read more, visit: http://bit.ly/2lh852V

Cancer screening is checking for cancer in people who don't have symptoms. Screening tests can help doctors find and treat several types of cancer early, but cancer screening can have harms as well as benefits.

04/23/2021

Serving women facing financial barriers living in Scott, Clinton and Jackson County in Iowa. But, never fear, we can help navigate you to a program in your county. Just reach out! 563-421-1913 or 888-532-7140

04/23/2021

Don't forget about the Care For Yourself program in Clinton and Jackson Counties!

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We want to demonstrate the importance of digital safety and just how fast and far a picture can spread on the internet.
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04/20/2021

Avoiding a mammogram? Here's Why You should grin an bear it!

Why are mammograms important? Watch this video for some answers.

It’s not likely that anyone looks forward to a mammogram, so it’s easy to make excuses to avoid them. But, a mammogram is the best way to identify breast can...

04/16/2021

What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breasts?

Questions about dense breasts? Watch this video from the CDC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=504mCaNo7hE

When you get the results of your mammogram, you may also be told if your breasts have low or high density. In this video, Dr. Temeika Fairley explains what ...

04/15/2021

Women's Health-The Importance of Cancer Screenings

Women's Health-The Importance of Cancer Screenings

Cancer screenings save lives. This video explains the importance of getting regular breast and cervical cancer screenings and includes basic explanations of ...

04/13/2021

McKerrin’s Cancer Survivor Story | CDC

“Please, take care of yourself. Listen to your body and talk to your doctor about which cancer screening tests are right for you.”
—McKerrin K., Cervical Cancer Survivor
Age at diagnosis: 34
Not sure where to start? The Care for Yourself Program can help! Give us a call 1-866-339-7909.
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/stories/mckerrin.htm

“Please, take care of yourself. Listen to your body and talk to your doctor about which cancer screening tests are right for you.” McKerrin, cervical cancer survivor

04/12/2021

Cancer Survivorship Care Plans

National Cancer Control Month is a great time to learn more about what cancer survivors can do to improve their health. Looking for tips and information on staying active and healthy during and after cancer treatment? Start here:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/life-after-cancer/survivorship-care-plans.htm

A survivorship care plan includes important information about your cancer treatment. Learn how to get one and what it’s used for.

04/07/2021

Women's Health-The Importance of Cancer Screenings

The importance of cancer screenings, explained in this video. Please watch.

https://youtu.be/7iooaucq_zA

Cancer screenings save lives. This video explains the importance of getting regular breast and cervical cancer screenings and includes basic explanations of ...

04/07/2021

www.cdc.gov

Today is #WorldHealthDay! Take charge of your own health. Don't put off breast and cervical cancer screenings. It could save your life!

Facing financial barriers? Contact us at the Care for Yourself program. We may be able to help. 563-421-3081

04/06/2021

Happy Belated Cancerversary to Karen! We are here celebrating 5 years with you! Karen says, "I thank all those that were with me and are still with me. Please get HPV vaccinated."

Read More of Karen's Story: https://cervivor.org/stories/karen-missouri/
#WeareCervivor #EndCervicalCancer

04/01/2021

Don't put off life-saving screenings! Your health is in your hands.

Don't put off life-saving screenings! Your health is in your hands.

03/30/2021

Welcome to Team Cervivor!

Welcome to Team Cervivor!

Meet our newest member of the team, Morgan Newman.

03/26/2021

Mask up for Mammogram! Preventative cancer screenings are essential!

Can you believe we've been in this pandemic for a year? This is a tough time to navigate—not to mention taking charge of our breast and ovarian health.

Firstly - do not wait until you are vaccinated to go in for your well-woman or mammogram. It is so important to be taking those preventive steps for your health.

If you are getting a vaccine and do want to time your mammogram, The Society of Breast Imaging recently put forth a recommendation (2021) to consider, if possible and so long as it does not considerably delay care, scheduling your mammogram prior to the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or four or more weeks after your second dose of the vaccine.

Join Bright Pink, Myriad Genetics, and the Tigerlily Foundation in our #MaskUpForMammograms pledge to ensure you are taking care of yourself and accessing the healthcare you need and deserve.

Take the pledge now and commit to masking up for yourself to live your brightest days. https://brightpink.org/myriad-sign-up-page/