Bergen County Cancer Coalition
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Skin Cancer
- Distribute and promote the viewing of the DVE, "Dark Side of the Sun" by middle school and high school age youth.
- Educate members, parents and youth about the Tanning Salon Law effective November, 2006, what states youth under 14 years are banned from using tanning beds and youth 14-17 years must have parental permission to use tanning beds.
- Offer skin cancer screenings at Walk At Work Day locations.
- Host "Kick Your Way to Health" an event held in conjunction with the Red Bulls major league soccer team for underserved populations education participants about skin and lung cancers.
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Skin Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Oral Cancer
Lung Cancer
Breast, Cervical and Ovarian Cancers
Prevention
Fundraising and Support for Survivors
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Prostate Cancer
- Educate professionals and community members about prostate cancer and other men's health issues including cultural diversity and clinical trials.
- Collaborate with agencies conducting prostate cancer screenings.
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Oral Cancer
- Collaborate with the multi-county Oral Cancer Initiative promoting oral cancer screening, professional education and prevention education.
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Lung Cancer
- Educate the public about smoking cessation programs, the disease, second hand smoke and smokeless tobacco.
- Conduct an education symposium to Bachelor of Science Nursing students at area-wide colleges and universities.
- Promote trainings concerning clinical trials.
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Breast, Cervical and Ovarian Cancers
- Partners in Survival Workshop, Oct. 24, 2009 - FREE
- Collaborate with agencies conducting breast, cervical and ovarian cancer screenings.
- Develop and distribute a Calendar of Events for cancer-related events for agencies.
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Prevention
- Develop and/or distribute educational materials for low literacy residents of Bergen County.
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Fundraising and Support for Survivors
- Expand Relay for Life participation in Bergen County.
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