Family Reunions are about bringing loved ones together to celebrate family and pass along history and traditions. These events also create great opportunities to learn about your family’s health history and how it may impact your own health.
The Diversity Enhancement Program at The James wants to help you pass on the tradition of good health with our Family Reunion Kit. These kits contain information for the entire family about cancer prevention, detection and if the need arises – resources for treatment.
Each kit will provide you with information on the following:
General Cancer Screenings: Many cancers that are found early can be treated and often cured. Our General Cancer Screenings fact sheet provides screening guidelines for the four most common cancers – breast, colon, prostate and lung.
Clinical Cancer Genetics: Some families are at a higher risk for cancer than others. Learn about our Clinical Cancer Genetics program and how we can help assess your family’s risk of cancer. View the FREE JamesLink® Cancer Risk Assessment Tool.
Cancer Clinical Trials: These studies offer the latest advances in treatment available. They save lives by providing valuable information in the global fight against cancer. Learn how to find out if a clinical trial would be right for you.
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and cervical cancer: The new HPV vaccine will prevent cervical cancer caused by HPV and along with regularly scheduled Pap tests, will help reduce death from cervical cancer.
High-Risk Breast Cancer Prevention Clinic: As central Ohio’s only comprehensive cancer risk assessment and management program, our clinic replaces fear with facts by proving women with critical information and sound advice.
Nutrition and Cancer: Find out how you can improve your overall health and reduce your risk of getting cancer by the foods you choose.
You will also receive fact sheets that provide information about risks, common symptoms as well as screening and detection for the following types of cancer:
• Breast Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Leukemia
• Lung Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer
To request our Family Reunion Kit or find out about other resources available from the Diversity Enhancement Program, please call (614) 293-7020.
