Public Health and Cancer Awareness

The UVM Cancer Center is a trusted source for cancer prevention, screening, and detection. Our public health campaigns are designed to promote healthy behaviors and educate the community about cancer.

Priority Cancer Campaigns

Skin Cancer

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Did you know that Vermont has the third highest incidence rate of melanoma in the country?
You can prevent most skin cancers by practicing Sun Safety.

Learn more about skin cancer and our Be Sun Safe campaign.

Lung Cancer

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Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer deaths. If you are 50-80 years old, smoke cigarettes or quit in the last 15 years, and have smoked at least 20 pack-years, you should talk to your doctor about lung cancer screening.

Learn more about lung cancer.

Colorectal Cancer

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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Northeast, yet it is highly preventable with screening. Screening for colorectal cancer starts at age 45 for average-risk, asymptomatic people.

Learn more about colorectal cancer.

 

Prostate Cancer

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Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the country. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. 

Learn more about prostate cancer.

Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer has the highest cancer incidence rate in our catchment area. Early detection through regular screenings can help to find and treat breast cancer early, leading to better outcomes.

Learn about how UVM Cancer Center is making breast cancer screenings accessible.

HPV Cancers

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HPV is a virus that can cause 6 different types of cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent over 90% of these cancers when given at the recommended ages.

Learn more about cancers linked with HPV and HPV prevention.