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…
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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…
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; 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…
20th Anniversary Striders’ Ball raises $90k for American Cancer Society in Northern Kentucky
Some 300 attendees and volunteers turned out to support the fight against cancer for the 20th Anniversary Striders’ Ball event…
Newport Aquarium to be local site for American Cancer Society’s ‘Hope Lives Here’ statewide event
The American Cancer Society has announced a statewide effort to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer. Called…