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A woman comforting a man at a kitchen table as they talk about pancreatic cancer
CancerCare Navigation

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Quiet Signs and Build the Right Care Team

Pancreatic cancer signs can be quiet. Learn what to watch for, who may need screening, and where to find free support.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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A group of family and friends sitting around a dinner table, a good time to share family history of stomach cancer
CancerHealth Conditions

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: The Quiet Signs, the Risk Factors, and Why Family History Matters

Early stomach cancer signs can feel like everyday indigestion. Learn the patterns, risk factors, and questions to bring to your next visit.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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A man smiling and looking up while standing outdoors in a park, feeling hopeful about his choice to quit smoking
CancerRespiratory Health

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Free Help to Quit Smoking, Starting Today

It is never too late to quit. Here is the free help available by phone, text, and through your care team and Medicare.

By Chuck Kinney
October 19, 2026
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An older man talking with a clinician on a video visit about a breast cancer concern
CancerScreenings

Men Get Breast Cancer Too: Signs, Risks, and When to Get Checked

Breast cancer in men is rare but real. Learn the signs, who is at higher risk, and why getting a change checked fast matters.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A woman reviewing medical bills and paperwork at her kitchen table with a calculator while looking into free screening programs
CancerHospital Financial Assistance

Can’t Afford a Mammogram? Free Screening Programs and Help Paying for Breast Cancer Care

Cost should not stop you from getting checked. Find free or low-cost mammograms and help with breast cancer care costs.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A doctor and patient reviewing the SynquUp binder together
CancerPreparing for Appointments

Just Diagnosed With Breast Cancer: Your First Weeks, Your Care Team, and the Questions to Ask

A new breast cancer diagnosis is a lot to take in. Here is how to get organized, build your team, and ask the right questions.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A mother and adult daughter looking at a tablet together at the kitchen table, gathering family history before genetic counseling
CancerScreenings

Breast Cancer in the Family? When to Ask About BRCA and Genetic Counseling

Family history can shape your breast cancer risk. Learn the clues, what BRCA means, and when to ask about genetic counseling.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A woman holding a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness, a reminder to ask about dense breasts
CancerScreenings

Your Mammogram Letter Says “Dense Breasts.” What Now?

A dense breast notice is not a diagnosis. Here is what the letter means and the questions to ask your clinician.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A woman and her partner talking with a clinician about lung cancer screening options
CancerScreenings

Lung Cancer Screening: Who It Is For and How to Ask About It

A yearly low-dose CT scan is recommended for some adults with a history of smoking. Learn who qualifies and what to ask.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Chuck's mom smiling in a hospital bed, wearing a red knit hat, on a Uterine Cancer Awareness banner that reads Early Detection Saves Lives and Mom: Strong, Brave, Inspiring
CancerHealth Conditions

What My Mom’s Uterine Cancer Taught Me: Bleeding After Menopause Is Never “Just Menopause”

Bleeding after menopause is never normal, and the Pap test does not check for uterine cancer. Let’s talk about the warning signs, family history, and what to say when you need to be heard.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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