Events Calendar

Feb
4
Thu
2021
Screening and Early Detection Awareness Month
Feb 4 @ 12:01 am

www.who.int/cancer/detection/en/

Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment. There are two major components of early detection of cancer: education to promote early diagnosis and screening. Recognizing possible warning signs of cancer and taking prompt action leads to early diagnosis. Increased awareness of all cancers
Mar
1
Mon
2021
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Mar 1 @ 12:01 am

We can use this month to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward prevention. … Talk to family, friends, and people in your community about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50.

May
2
Sun
2021
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 2 @ 12:01 am
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and highly treatable when detected early.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – SkinCancer.org

https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month
Aug
3
Tue
2021
Pain Medicine and Palliative Care Awareness Month
Aug 3 @ 12:00 am

https://www.cinj.org/palliative-care-and-cancer-pain-awareness-month-august

 August Is Palliative Care and Cancer Pain Awareness Month … The field of palliative care was once thought to exist only to provide comfort to those in the end … of care. This shift in point of view is due in part to medical advances that have resulted in more people living with and surviving cancer. The focus of care is on the …
Sep
2
Thu
2021
Leukemia and Lymphoma, Prostate and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 2 @ 12:01 am – Oct 1 @ 11:59 pm

Leukemia/Lymphoma Awareness Month. Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers that affect the blood or bone marrow. … Unlike normal blood cells, leukemia cells don’t die when they should. They may crowd out normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

September is also National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Both observances are aimed at increasing public understanding of these cancers.

Oct
2
Sat
2021
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 2 @ 12:01 am

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spread the word about mammograms and raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

Nov
2
Tue
2021
Smoking Cessation Month
Nov 2 @ 12:00 am

November is National Smoking Cessation Month as well as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Nov 2 @ 12:01 am

lcam.org/      The Lung Cancer Awareness Month Coalition. is a group of leading international research and advocacy organizations that partner each November in an effort to improve outcomes for lung cancer patients across the world. Unlike many other diseases, with lung cancer, there is a lack of knowledge among both men and women.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Nov 2 @ 12:01 am
It is a time of the year when we have the most voices speaking about out pancreatic cancer. Learn more about ways you can participate so you can help us raise awareness and funds during November. Follow the links below for tips, resources and information.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Dec
3
Fri
2021
Cancer Fatigue Awareness Month
Dec 3 @ 12:01 am

December is Cancer-Related Fatigue Awareness Month. … Every day, normal fatigue is most often a short-term problem that gets better with rest. Cancer-related fatigue is worse and it causes more distress.

Jan
4
Tue
2022
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Jan 4 @ 12:01 am

www.nccc-online.org/hpvcervical-cancer/cervical-health-awareness-month/

 

During January, NCCC and its many local chapters across the country highlight issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of early detection. While NCCC chapters host events throughout the year, January is a month with a special focus as chapters celebrate Cervical Health Awareness Month

Feb
4
Fri
2022
Screening and Early Detection Awareness Month
Feb 4 @ 12:01 am

www.who.int/cancer/detection/en/

Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment. There are two major components of early detection of cancer: education to promote early diagnosis and screening. Recognizing possible warning signs of cancer and taking prompt action leads to early diagnosis. Increased awareness of all cancers
Mar
1
Tue
2022
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Mar 1 @ 12:01 am

We can use this month to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward prevention. … Talk to family, friends, and people in your community about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50.

May
2
Mon
2022
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 2 @ 12:01 am
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and highly treatable when detected early.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – SkinCancer.org

https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month
Aug
3
Wed
2022
Pain Medicine and Palliative Care Awareness Month
Aug 3 @ 12:00 am

https://www.cinj.org/palliative-care-and-cancer-pain-awareness-month-august

 August Is Palliative Care and Cancer Pain Awareness Month … The field of palliative care was once thought to exist only to provide comfort to those in the end … of care. This shift in point of view is due in part to medical advances that have resulted in more people living with and surviving cancer. The focus of care is on the …
Aug
21
Sun
2022
Hats Heels and Healing @ Antoine's Restaurant
Aug 21 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sep
2
Fri
2022
Leukemia and Lymphoma, Prostate and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 2 @ 12:01 am – Oct 1 @ 11:59 pm

Leukemia/Lymphoma Awareness Month. Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers that affect the blood or bone marrow. … Unlike normal blood cells, leukemia cells don’t die when they should. They may crowd out normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

September is also National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Both observances are aimed at increasing public understanding of these cancers.

Oct
2
Sun
2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 2 @ 12:01 am

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spread the word about mammograms and raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

Nov
2
Wed
2022
Smoking Cessation Month
Nov 2 @ 12:00 am

November is National Smoking Cessation Month as well as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Nov 2 @ 12:01 am
It is a time of the year when we have the most voices speaking about out pancreatic cancer. Learn more about ways you can participate so you can help us raise awareness and funds during November. Follow the links below for tips, resources and information.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Dec
3
Sat
2022
Cancer Fatigue Awareness Month
Dec 3 @ 12:01 am

December is Cancer-Related Fatigue Awareness Month. … Every day, normal fatigue is most often a short-term problem that gets better with rest. Cancer-related fatigue is worse and it causes more distress.

Mar
1
Wed
2023
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Mar 1 @ 12:01 am

We can use this month to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward prevention. … Talk to family, friends, and people in your community about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50.

Mar
25
Sat
2023
Tour De Lis La – March 25th, 2023 @ Fontainbleau State Park
Mar 25 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
May
2
Tue
2023
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 2 @ 12:01 am
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and highly treatable when detected early.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – SkinCancer.org

https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month
Sep
2
Sat
2023
Leukemia and Lymphoma, Prostate and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 2 @ 12:01 am – Oct 1 @ 11:59 pm

Leukemia/Lymphoma Awareness Month. Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers that affect the blood or bone marrow. … Unlike normal blood cells, leukemia cells don’t die when they should. They may crowd out normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

September is also National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Both observances are aimed at increasing public understanding of these cancers.

Oct
2
Mon
2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 2 @ 12:01 am

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spread the word about mammograms and raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

Nov
2
Thu
2023
Smoking Cessation Month
Nov 2 @ 12:00 am

November is National Smoking Cessation Month as well as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Nov 2 @ 12:01 am
It is a time of the year when we have the most voices speaking about out pancreatic cancer. Learn more about ways you can participate so you can help us raise awareness and funds during November. Follow the links below for tips, resources and information.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Dec
3
Sun
2023
Cancer Fatigue Awareness Month
Dec 3 @ 12:01 am

December is Cancer-Related Fatigue Awareness Month. … Every day, normal fatigue is most often a short-term problem that gets better with rest. Cancer-related fatigue is worse and it causes more distress.

Feb
29
Thu
2024
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Feb 29 @ 12:01 am

We can use this month to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and take action toward prevention. … Talk to family, friends, and people in your community about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50.