East Georgia Cancer Coalition

10/10/2026

Did you know: About 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. Getting screened for cancer is important! Talk to your doctor about getting screened!

10/08/2026

Did you know: About 1 in 8 women (13%) in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime.

10/06/2026

Jammy Zucchini Dip with a non-dairy yogurt sauce. This delicious dip can be whipped up in minutes and makes for an excellent side! Visit Hearty At Home for more easy recipes. Every click, pin & share helps fight cancer!

Jammy Zucchini Dip with a non-dairy coconut yogurt and chili oil. A delicious appetizer served with bread or crackers

10/05/2026

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, excluding skin cancers. Talk to your doctor about getting screened for breast cancer.

10/02/2026

October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is a disease where cells in the breast grow out of control. It most often begins in the milk ducts or the glands that make milk.

09/28/2026

September is childhood cancer awareness month. Childhood cancer refers to various types of malignancies that develop in children and adolescents, generally ranging from birth to age 19. About 15,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States, but the overall 5-year survival rate in the U.S. is now over 85%, a major increase from past decades.

09/27/2026

September is leukemia awareness month. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow and causes an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. Common symptoms include fatigue, fever, chills, frequent infections, easy bruising, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, or an enlarged spleen and liver.

09/26/2026

Common symptoms of uterine cancer include:
-Abnormal vaginal bleeding: The primary warning sign, especially spotting or bleeding after menopause, or heavy/irregular bleeding before menopause.
-Pelvic pain: Discomfort or cramping in the lower pelvic area.
-Unusual discharge: Watery or blood-tinged vaginal discharge

Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms.

09/24/2026

September is uterine cancer awareness month. Uterine cancer is a disease where malignant cells form in the tissues of the uterus, most commonly in the inner lining known as the endometrium.

09/21/2026

The signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer may include:
-A painless lump or nodule in the neck
-Voice changes or persistent hoarseness
-Difficulty swallowing or breathing
-Swollen lymph nodes in the neck

Talk to your doctor about your risk for thyroid cancer.