Lakewood, NJ - Early detection and
prevention of cancer play a vital role in the battle against
cancer. At Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, promoting
early detection and stressing cancer prevention are the keys
to help further reduce the incidence of cancer among area
residents.
Dr. Kenneth Nahum, a board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist
on staff at Kimball Medical Center, will conduct a free program
regarding cancer prevention including on Thursday, June 18
from 5 to 6 pm.
During his presentation, Dr. Nahum will discuss the major
components to cancer prevention including proper nutrition,
smoking cessation, skin safety and more.
It’s estimated that about 30 percent of cancers are
related to issues of nutrition, and that a third of the annual
cancer deaths in this country are linked to poor diet, physical
inactivity, and excess weight.
In addition, smoking is linked to at least 15 different
kinds of cancer, and accounts for some 30 percent of all
cancer deaths in the United States.
Another step in prevention is limiting exposure to the sun.
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in this country. The
majority of the more than one million cases of non-melanoma
skin cancer cases diagnosed each year in this country are
considered to be sun-related.
The Cancer Prevention program will be held at Kimball Medical
Center’s Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect
Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration is required by calling
the Barnabas Health Care Link at 1-888-724-7123.
Date: June 11, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@barnabashealth.org
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