The biggest myth about cancer is that it only happens to people who have family members who have cancer. The truth is that most cancers happen in people who have no family history of cancer and have none of the common risk factors for cancer.
Our education/screening events provide opportunities for people to learn about cancer risks, how to change behaviors that we know lead to cancer, and how to find cancer at an earlier stage when it is most likely to be cured.
Knowledge helps to overcome the fear that many people feel when they think about cancer. We have programs that can be presented to church, business and civic groups about cancer prevention and early detection as well as ones about specific kinds of cancer. The following is a list of some of the programs—if you have needs that aren’t listed, please call.
Cancer Education Programs
presented at no charge by
Linda Lee, RN, Community Educator, WellStar Health System Cancer Program
Program Name/Content | Program Length | Audience |
|---|
Breast Health- Video on Breast Self-Exam
- Discussion/lecture/Power Point presentation
- Risk factors
- Early detection practices
- Lifestyle changes that may lower risk
- Practice finding lumps on breast model
| 45-60 minutes | High school senior and older, primarily female audience |
Nutrition/Physical Activity- Overhead or PowerPoint presentation
- Diet and risk of developing certain cancers
- Role of physical activity in cancer prevention
| 45-60 minutes | General adult audiences, beginning with Middle/High School Youth |
Skin Cancer Prevention/Early Detection- Overhead or PowerPoint presentation and discussion
- Dangers of over-exposure to the sun
- How to protect against harmful rays of the sun
- Sunscreen—choosing and using the right one
- Visual examples of various types of skin cancer
- “The Dark Side of Indoor Tanning”
| 45-60 minutes | General audiences beginning with Middle School |
Prostate Health/Prostate Cancer Issues- Overhead or Power Point presentation and discussion
- Benign prostate problems
- Prostate cancer
- Early detection practices
- Signs and symptoms
- Treatment options
| 30-60 minutes | Adult audiences, primarily men age 30 and over |
Testicular Cancer- Training for coaches, teachers who work with youth, young men
- Self-examination
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Lecture/discussion of above
| 45-60 minutes | Teachers, coaches, (preferably male) who work with youth Male audiences 15-45 years of age |
“Swimming with Sharks” (Lifestyle Changes to Decrease Cancer Risk)- Risk factors for common cancers
- Individual risk assessment
- Prevention/Early Detection Practices
| 60-90 minutes | General audiences, Middle School and older |
Women’s Cancers- Common cancers that affect women
- Risk Factors
- Signs and symptoms
- Early detection
- Lifestyle changes that may lower risk
| 1 hour | Women of all ages, high school and older |
Men’s Cancers- Common cancers that affect men
- Risk Factors
- Signs and symptoms
- Early detection
- Lifestyle changes that may lower risk
| 1 hour | Men of all ages, 11 th grade and older |
Individual Cancer Risk Mini-Assessment- Risk assessment sent to participants
- Follow-up personal recommendations and hand outs
| 20 minutes/person individual consultation | General audiences 11 th grade and older |
Tobacco Issues- Youth and tobacco
- Second-hand smoke
- Spit tobacco
- Cessation practices
| 1 hour (School presenta-tions can be tailored to class schedule or “assembly-type” programs) | General audiences, 5 th grade and up |
For information or to schedule a program for your group, contact Linda Lee
Office Phone 770-793-7545
E-mail linda.lee@wellstar.org
