Be Cancer Aware!

Coretta Collins is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who will complete her doctoral program in December. She serves patients​ with cancer and blood conditions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Additionally, she is a writer who emphasizes health and wellness through her blog Confessions of a Nurse Practitioner. She has authored the CANspiration Journal, an inspirational journal specifically for people fighting cancer. With her experience in oncology, primary care and women’s health she enjoys imparting knowledge in an engaging and practical way. Moreover, she is a wife and mother of 3 who enjoys family time, music, movies, traveling, speaking, reading and writing. For more information, visit her website at ccthenp.com.

Goal:

Increase cancer awareness and knowledge of attendees to aid in efforts to promote cancer screening and implore risk reduction. Encourage self advocacy and provide an understanding of the physical and mental health aspects of a cancer diagnosis.

Objectives:

Explore what cancer is and options for treatment

Understand the difference between cancer prevention and early intervention

Identify common types of cancer and screening tests

Recognize and utilize cancer risk reduction strategies

Understand the mental health impact of a cancer diagnosis

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Crystal Mullen-Johnson