American Cancer Society’s 48th Great American Smokeout to reduce tobacco use set for Thursday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society’s 48th annual Great American…
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Advocates, including NKY’s Joe Geraci, rally to urge lawmakers to take ‘decisive action’ to reduce cancer
Staff report Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to Frankfort Thursday to meet with elected officials….
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month; KY leads nation in advanced cervical cancer fatalities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and health experts said they are concerned about…
48th annual Great American Smokeout — today — reminds Kyians of dangers of smoking; time to quit?
Elected officials must do more to support Kentuckians who want to quit using tobacco products, say cancer patients, survivors, and…
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; American Cancer Society offers information
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News When prostate cancer is detected early, the odds of survival are high. That is…
Don Conrad, founder of Waco Oil, NKY entrepreneur, dies at 94 in Florida, where he had been living
Don Conrad, 94, passed away peacefully on Father’s Day, in Naples, Florida, where he had been living. He had a…
City of Dayton is officially smoke-free today; Cancer Action Network urges all cities to go smoke-free
Today, November 6th, the City of Dayton is officially smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) congratulates…
Michelle Zimmerman: Churchill Downs to be a leader for Kyians, go smoke-free at new Turfway facility
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease, and cancer remains the leading cause of death in…
Amanda Smart: An innovative solution to Kentucky’s cancer crisis is gaining momentum
It’s not news anymore to report that Kentucky has more cancer deaths than any other state in the nation. Our…
Great American Smokeout is first step (start with day one) then choose a program that works for you
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Quitting smoking and tobacco products is hard. That is why the Northern Kentucky Health…
Rep. Kim Banta pre-files bill to make breast cancer treatment more affordable, accessible
State Representative Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell) is working to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible through a pre-filed…
Report shows Ky. lawmakers fall short on cancer-fighting policies; state tops nation in cancer deaths
Kentucky is falling short when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent, reduce suffering and death from…
American Cancer Society names Erica Kellem Beasley executive director for Kentucky
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has named Erica Kellem Beasley the executive director for Kentucky. She began her duties March…
Cancer Society looking for volunteer drivers for Road to Recovery; gets cancer patients to treatments
Getting to and from medical treatments is one of the greatest concerns cancer patients face during treatment. To ensure patients…
Colon Cancer Prevention Project continues work to save lives; ACS cuts recommended screening age
The American Cancer Society responded to the increasing rates of early age onset colon cancer by pragmatically lowering the age…
Summer’s here: Time to protect your skin from sun and keep a regular watch for skin cancer
From Kentucky Health News Friday, June 1 is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great reminder to make…
KY has high rates of lung cancer and high rates of smoking; lung cancer can be prevented and treated
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout has come and gone — but puts the spotlight on the high incidence…
Josh Blair: Breast Cancer Awareness hits close to home; too many loved ones are lost to the disease
October brings thoughts of apple cider, pumpkin pie, and football But it’s also a time to reflect on something more…
Report: Failure by southern legislators on tobacco policies leads to higher tobacco use, cancer rate
State legislatures in Kentucky and 11 other Southern states are contributing to the region’s increased cancer burden by failing to…
SmartHealthToday: Never too late to quit smoking — benefits are immediate and significant
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHeathToday It’s not too late to quit smoking, and some benefits are nearly immediate, a range of…
From patient to advocate, cancer-survivor Joe Geraci sees the critical need for palliative care for patients
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Joe Geraci knows all too well what it feels like when life comes crashing down….
SmartHealthToday: Never too late to quit smoking, benefits are immediate; how about now?
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday It’s not too late to quit smoking, and some benefits are nearly immediate, a range of…
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