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Take Action to Lower Your Risk for Cervical Cancer

Today is a great time to protect yourself and others cervical cancer.    For Latinos, cancer is the leading cause of death. Latinos also are more likely than their peers to develop cancer in the liver, stomach, and cervix.  The good news is you can lower your cervical cancer risk!   In celebration of Cervical …
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1/19: What Can We Do to Stop Cervical Cancer?

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Each year, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. This cancer is hurting communities of color, with Latinas being at a high risk of being diagnosed. But cervical cancer is preventable. Stopping cervical cancer for all communities means education about the causes, prevention, …
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You Can Donate Biospecimens for Research to Fight Cancer, Alzheimer’s!

Ever heard of donating biospecimens for research? When a person donates biospecimens—blood, fluid, or tissue samples—it gives researchers the opportunity to better understand, treat, and prevent medical conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Biospecimens are especially needed from Latinos, who suffer health disparities. “Latinos who donate biospecimens are heroes. Their contributions enable researchers to make medical …
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Parents: Back-to-School Preparation Includes HPV Vaccination

It’s that time of year again! Summer is ending and children are returning to school. Just as you prepare your child for the upcoming school year with school supplies, consider preparing them for a healthier life free from Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers with an HPV vaccine. Now is the perfect time to schedule your child’s …
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