Cancer in African American Men in SC

An initiative created by the South Carolina Cancer Alliance. Together we can reduce the impact of cancer on African American men in South Carolina!

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African American men are disproportionately affected by cancer in South Carolina. Learn more to help you or your loved one reduce the risk of cancer. #endthecancergap #sccancerburden

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Thanks for following along this week! South Carolina has made significant improvements in our cancer rates, but racial disparities still persist. Together we can reduce cancer inequities. #EndTheCancerGap #SCCancerBurden @CancerFreeSC

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It’s #FactFriday again! From 1996-2016, the overall cancer mortality rate of African American males decreased by double the amount of the rates in white males. Despite this favorable decline, disparities still persist. #EndTheCancerGap #SCCancerBurden https://t.co/Otkd6wQp6w

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Check out the second episode in the Men’s Health podcast series developed by the South Carolina Cancer Alliance and Darlington County First Steps. Listen here: https://t.co/Vr3VvHWAjt

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Encourage your loved ones to get screened for cancer. Catching cancer early enough makes it more treatable. Screening saves lives! For more information visit: https://t.co/SSlNg4li2c

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“Our goal is health equity for all South Carolinians! Through our collaborative work, we can continue to increase awareness so that proper steps can be taken to reduce the burden that cancer places on African American men”, says Dr. Rick Toomey.
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Need some #WednesdayWisdom? Make sure you engage in some physical activity this week! Regular physical activity has been linked to a reduced risk of 13 different types of cancer. See the recommended guidelines here: https://t.co/DrGIIhkihM

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@SCCancerBurden is a new initiative created by @CancerFreeSC to increase awareness about the cancer disparities that African American men face in South Carolina. Together, we can end the cancer gap. #SCCancerBurden #EndTheCancerGap https://t.co/imt6EdHZ8W

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Listen to this podcast that discusses how we can improve the health of African American men! This is the first episode out of seven developed by @CancerFreeSC and Darlington County First Steps. https://t.co/BxurBq3z7h

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Check out this resource about COVID-19 and cancer screening: https://t.co/zGUzda8qNN

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"South Carolina is making significant strides in combating cancer in our state. It is our desire for these benefits to reach African American men as well", says Marvella E. Ford, Ph.D. Read the full report here: https://t.co/Otkd6wQp6w

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This week’s #FactFriday is that mortality rates in African American men remain, on average, 38% higher than the rates of white men over the last twenty years. https://t.co/HgA13aUuH0 #EndTheCancerGap #SCcancerburden

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Screening can help prevent some types of cancer by catching it early, when it is easier to treat. Even if you think you aren’t at risk, it is still important to get screened. Learn more here: https://t.co/SSlNg4li2c https://t.co/et6Ls6n8Fp

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Of the top 15 cancers assessed, 10 cancers are contributors to the higher mortality rates in African American men. https://t.co/Otkd6wQp6w

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The most common type of cancer in African American men is prostate cancer, which is one of the most treatable cancers if caught early enough. Talk to your doctor about screening options now, especially if you are at the age of 45. https://t.co/wgXc9HCzWD https://t.co/q4FEkrcgtP

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Did you know? Between 40-80% of cancers are thought to be preventable by living healthier lives. https://t.co/Otkd6wQp6w

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Do not smoke or use tobacco products, including exposure to secondhand smoke. Cancer is promoted by poisons in tobacco products that damage the cells in our bodies. #WednesdayWisdom

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Check out this podcast by Dr. Marvella Ford! She discusses the issue of disparities in health, including information on cancer and COVID-19. Listen here: https://t.co/Q6ogBf2YpX

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The most diagnosed cancers in African American men were cancers of the prostate, lung, colorectum, kidney, and pancreas. #EndTheCancerGap #SCCancerBurden https://t.co/Otkd6wQp6w

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The good news is that African American women have the lowest risk of developing cancer in SC. This shows that we can become successful in reducing the cancer risk among African American men. We need your help to bring awareness to this public health issue. https://t.co/SSlNg43GDC