NOVEMBER IS LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Lung cancer is the number one killer and thousands of people will die from it this year. Lung cancer kills more people than breast, prostate, colon, liver, melanoma, and kidney cancers combined and the survival rate for lung cancer patients is fewer than five years! Approximately 85% of these cases are directly linked to smoking! Many lung cancer deaths have been attributed to inhalation of second hand smoke, putting non-smokers at risk for developing this disease.

Tobacco education is key. As a community, let’s be aware of the facts and risks of smoking and second hand smoke. Contact Leeanne Del Prado at Community Prevention Resources of Warren County, Inc. at 908-835-1800 (ext. 10), for help to quit the habit, as well as information on this deadly but preventable disease.

Thursday November, 21st is The Great American Smoke Out day! Every year, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout by smoking less or quitting for the day.

Substance Abuse Prevention agency located in Warren County seeks an educator for part-time employment.  Primary prevention classes including BABES, Forest Friends and Footprints for Life as well as Parenting and Anger Management classes. Bachelors Degree and teaching experience preferred. Please contact Melody at 908-835-1800 ext. 11 or email melody@cprwc.com. Community Prevention Resources of Warren County, Inc. is and Equal Opportunity Employer.