The month of September is both Prostate and Thyroid Cancer Awareness month; here are the most frequently asked questions according to Prostate Cancer Foundation and ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc.: Prostate: While being the 4th most common tumor diagnosed worldwide, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America. 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime; for men…
It is important for us to keep moving throughout the day when working at a desk job. Staying active during the workday will improve your health, mindset, productivity and energy. Here are 5 ways to help you keep moving! Use a Stand-Up Desk: Work at your desk while standing – this will help improve your posture and circulation. Try starting out with standing at your desk…
Navigating the Waters – Sailing into the Future Registry Partners attended the Pennsylvania Association of Cancer Registrars’ education conference September 11-13th, 2019 in Erie, PA. The view of the bayfront was beautiful! The conference was well attended with 83 registrars and included many speakers with varying topics, such as Precision Medicine, Emerging Technologies in Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Overview of Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neoplasia, and Biomarker…
The Cancer Registrars of Illinois held their annual meeting this year in Decatur, IL on September 12th and 13th. As expected, the main topic of conversation surrounded the 2018 changes and new manuals. The conference agenda covered a variety of topics and there was certainly something for everyone who attended. A favorite topic of the conference was from “Text! Why is it Important?”, which was presented…
