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 our Sun Safety campaign

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 is the second most common type of cancer. UVM Cancer Center clinical member, Shahid Ahmed, MD, MBBS, specializes in cancers of the urinary system and the reproductive organs in men and provides an overview of diagnosis and tips to manage treatment side effects in this Healthsource article.

Resources

• 27th Annual Women's Health and Cancer Conference: View recordings of presentations and panels about surgical options, survivorship, integrative care, palliative care, and breakthrough advances in the research.
• 26th Annual Women's Health and Cancer Conference: View recordings of presentations and panels about surgical options, survivorship, integrative care, palliative care, and breakthrough advances in the research.
• Breast Cancer Portfolio: Learn more about the UVM Cancer Center's research, education, community outreach, and clinical care related to breast cancer.
• Clinical Trials: See what clinical trials are being offered related to breast cancer.
• Genetic Testing for Cancer and Risk Assessment: Learn about the team of clinicians who provide genetic screening and risk assessment.
• Screening Guidelines: The American Cancer Society recommends these screening guidelines.
• Breast Cancer Screening: Reach out to your primary care provider or the Breast Care Center if you are due for a screening.
• Support Services: There are many resources for patients in treatment or patients who have completed their treatment, including support groups and the popular Steps to Wellness class. 

Lung Cancer Public Health Campaign: The UVM Cancer Center teamed up with Dartmouth Cancer Center and Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer to encourage more Vermonters to get screened for lung cancer. When detected early, local tumors can be removed which increases the patient's survival rate from 24% to 60%. Learn more about:

• Guidelines
• Screening locations in Vermont
• Eligibility requirements

Lung Cancer Research: Learn more about the Cunniff lab's promising new therapy for mesothelioma and metastatic cancer, which is currently a Phase I clinical trial. 

Clinical Trials: See what clinical trials are being offered related to lung cancer.