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August 2024
đą MEN: Cancer rates expected to soarâHow do you get ahead of it?
Alarming news from a recent study reveals that cancer rates among men are projected to increase by 84% by 2050.
This means it is even more important to know how to detect cancer early and prepare before it strikes.
Early detection is vital to better outcomes, and DetecTogether's 3 Steps Detect action plan empowers you to recognize early warning signs. Recommended screenings catch 14% of cancersâthe rest is up to you to recognize the early symptoms.
Taking charge of your health shows strengthâaddress issues head-on and don't delay learning 3 Steps Detect.
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Screenings are only part of your defense against late-stage cancerThere are over 200 types of cancer, yet only 4 screenings are recommended as effective in saving lives.
Why do I need 3 Steps Detect? - 40% of people will develop cancerâand it's often YOU who will first notice the subtle signs of cancer.
- There are over 200 types of cancer, but based on CDC and USPSTF reviews, only 4 screenings have been shown to reduce death. It's why screenings are only part of your defense.
- Half of all cancers are diagnosed in late stages when the prognosis is much poorer. Don't let that be you.
- YOU can learn to recognize the early signs of cancer and other health issues. 3 Steps Detect can show you how.
- 1 in 4 participants of 3 Steps Detect results in identifying cancer or other health issues earlier.
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đ©ș A Nurse's Firsthand Perspective
Katie Brier, RN, says,
"Patients need to know that their voices are just as important as lab work, imaging, and other diagnostic tests when it comes to early cancer detection."
Katie sees the value of DetecTogether's 3 Steps Detect:
- As critical to knowing when to seek care and how to partner with your healthcare provider.
- Understanding that healthcare begins with your actions. Your voice and persistence matter for timely care and better outcomes.
- Giving you the ability to recognize and act on early cancer warning signs can save your life and improve your quality of life.
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Call your mother or...?
What would you do? Would you recognize an early warning sign of cancer? Let DeeTs, DetecTogether's new mascot, entertain and educate you.Â
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BRCA Gene Variants: Meaning Beyond Breast Cancer
BRCA gene mutations are well-known for their association with breast and ovarian cancers, but they can also signal the risk of other cancers â a 3- to 10-fold increased risk.
Learn the full meaning of BRCA mutations for pancreatic, prostate, and skin cancers.Â
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Trendy like avocado toast
đ Cancer rates are rising in the <50 crowd, and while it's not the early retirement party we hoped for, early detection can help keep that party on the calendar.
Let's make early detection as trendy as avocado toast!Â
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PFAS Bill passes in Massachusettsâa step toward reducing harmful exposure for firefighters
The recently passed PFAS bill in Massachusetts is a significant step toward reducing firefighters' exposure to harmful "forever chemicals." Starting in 2027, the law will ban the sale of firefighting gear that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals. These chemicals, which are highly toxic even at low levels, have been linked to higher rates of cancer among firefighters. The law is considered one of the strongest in the nation and is expected to save lives by reducing occupational cancer risks.
This legislation marks the beginning of broader efforts to phase out PFAS across various products. Massachusetts is one of several states taking action on PFAS, joining others like Connecticut and Colorado in restricting these chemicals in various consumer goods.
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Early cancer detection is a firefighter's family affairÂ
It's a family affair when it comes to supporting the importance of early cancer detection education for the Marchetti family. Joe, a former firefighter, had cancer twice in his 40s and now is an instructor for DetecTogether as he believes in the life-saving power of 3 Steps Detect.
Joe's wife Jenn is a survivor too, "As a survivor and the spouse of a firefighter survivor, I believe the roadmap of early cancer detection with 3 Steps Detect is vital to us all and our overall health and wellness."
Jenn continued, "I want others to learn from me and seek care in the early stages rather than later stages. DetecTogether has created a simple 3 Steps Detect program that is easy for us all to follow and it is a game changer in saving lives."
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đ„Good times, great cause: Get fired up to help firefighters beat cancerAdditional bonus of great food, đș & friendly competition
Who doesnât love amazing food, refreshing drinks, and a little friendly competitionâall for a great cause like DetecTogether?Â
Firehouses across the Worcester, MA, area will face off, crafting their best dishes to win over your taste buds.Â
This event is more than just a culinary showdownâitâs a chance to support DetecTogether's lifesaving early cancer detection mission and firefighters, who will benefit from the proceeds.
Join Paragus Firehouse Cook-Off
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5-9 PM EST
Polar Park, 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA
Locals, grab your friends & family for fun & giving back!Â
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Team DetecTogether crushes the finish at FalmouthCharity Athletes sprinted past their goal, raising over $20,000 at the ASICS Falmouth Road Race to support firefighters and 3 Steps Detect early cancer detection education programs, which help 1 in 4 people detect cancer and health issues earlier.
Together, we enable DetecTogether to reach more people, save more lives, and lessen the devastating toll that cancer takes on individuals, families, and communities.
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Neil Feldman, DetecTogether Charity Athlete
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TCS New York City Marathon
November 3, 2024
Our DetecTogether Charity Athletes are on a missionâthey're training hard and 20% of the way to their fundraising goal.
Every mile they log isn't just a step toward the finish line; it's a stride toward catching cancer early when 40% of those who will be diagnosed with cancer can still fight back and survive.
With every donation, we can reach more firefighters and people with life-saving 3 Steps Detect to prevent the heartbreak of a late diagnosis.
Let's support them as they race to help us save lives!
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Captain G. Chris Gauer, Firefighter Vocal Cord Cancer at 44
"Do not put off going to the doctor â early detection is your best defense against this horrible disease."Â
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Your cancer diagnosis experience can help others detect cancer early. Consider sharing it to raise awareness and save lives.Â
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