Flint Community Cancer Consortium

08/21/2026

Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and support all play a role in overall health. Having a higher body weight is linked with increased risk for several cancers, but small, steady changes can make a difference over time.

Focus on progress, not perfection. 💜

Resource: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/diet-physical-activity/body-weight-and-cancer-risk.html

08/13/2026

Join us tomorrow!

This month on the Flint Community Webinar, join us for Lymphoma and Beyond: A Conversation About Cancer Care. Hear from local experts as they discuss lymphoma, cancer care, patient resources, and support available in the Flint and Genesee County community. Attendees will also learn more about the organizations and services working to support cancer prevention, care, and improved outcomes across the community.

When? Friday, August 14, 2026 from 12-1pm.

Register for the webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/FlintWebinar

Please share with your networks!

08/13/2026

If cancer runs in your family, genetic counseling may help you understand your risk and decide whether genetic testing makes sense.

Knowing your risk can help guide screening, prevention, and family conversations. 💜

Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-ovarian-cancer-hereditary/genetic-counseling/index.html

08/10/2026

Some cancers can be prevented through vaccination. The hepatitis B vaccine helps protect against hepatitis B infection, which can lead to liver cancer.

Talk with your provider about vaccination and liver health. 💜
Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prevention/vaccination.html

07/13/2026

Let’s support healthier homes, cars, and community spaces. 💜

Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/secondhand-smoke/health.html

07/06/2026

Consider checking your home’s radon level and learning what to do if it is high. 💜

Resource: https://www.epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon

06/26/2026

Lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan can help find cancer earlier for people at higher risk.

If you are 50–80, smoke now or quit within the past 15 years, and have a 20 pack-year smoking history, talk to your provider about screening. 💜

Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/lung-cancer/screening/index.html

06/21/2026

Ask your provider what screening schedule is right for you. 💜

Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/cervical-cancer/screening/index.html

06/15/2026

Talk with your provider about when screening is right for you, especially if you have a family history or other risk factors. 💜

Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html

05/15/2026

Did you know? Alcohol increases cancer risk. Make informed choices for your health.



Resource:
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/alcohol/alcohol-fact-sheet