The Capital Region’s
Fight Against Breast Cancer.

October 2021

The Capital Region of New York is in the fight against breast cancer. There are many opportunities to support and join the fight with us!

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Unite with nearly 300 communities around the nation

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Support the 2020 Real Men Wear Pink of the Capital Region Team

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Join kids across the country in the fight against breast cancer

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Pick a day(s) to participate, sign the pink pledge & wear pink

The biggest thank you to @saratogagrazingco for ...

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Jun 17

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The biggest thank you to @saratogagrazingco for sharing your charcuterie skills with us tonight! Thank you to all who helped us raise funds for @americancancersociety ❤️

If you have a family history of colorectal polyps ...

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Jun 17

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If you have a family history of colorectal polyps or cancer, you have a higher risk of getting colorectal cancer yourself, talk with your doctor. Cancer.org remains a place where people can find comprehensive, detailed information about breast cancer types, risk factors, prevention, screening and early detection, treatment options, and survivorship. #MensHealthWeek #GetScreened #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of ...

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Jun 16

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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. More than 3.1 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today. Learn more about prostate cancer here: https://bit.ly/3vwY8kU #MensHealthWeek

It's important to understand the risk factors...

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Jun 15

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It's important to understand the risk factors for male breast cancer — particularly because men are not routinely screened for the disease and don't think about the possibility that they'll get it. If several members of your family have had breast or ovarian cancer, or one of your family members has a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, share this information with your doctor. Your doctor may refer you for genetic counseling. #MensHealthWeek #GetScreened

The purpose of #MensHealthWeek is to heighten the ...

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Jun 14

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The purpose of #MensHealthWeek is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Comment below what else you can do to help reduce your cancer risk!

"Keep one foot in front of the other, laugh ...

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Jun 13

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"Keep one foot in front of the other, laugh when you can. Surrounding yourself with friends." -Dick Laliberte, @acs.hopeclub member Whether someone is still undergoing treatment or has long since won their battle against cancer, June is an opportunity to celebrate all cancer survivors! #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth #Survivor #NYOH

Dr. Brittany Charlton, an @americancancersociety ...

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Jun 12

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Dr. Brittany Charlton, an @americancancersociety funded researcher, is studying what exactly disparities exist for LGBTQ+ people and how they can be reduced, helping fill research gaps among understudied populations within the community, including adolescents, women, and people of color. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3vFZYkp

Tickets are on sale and going fast!! Get your gang...

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Jun 10

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Tickets are on sale and going fast!! Get your gang together and purchase your tickets today for the 2021 Red, White & Blue party on Thursday August 19th! We can’t wait to see you all again! 🎉 ❤️💙🤍🥂