Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center

05/27/2025

Spending too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. The good news is you can work and play outside without increasing your risk of skin cancer by practicing sun safe behaviors (covering up, seeking shade, and wearing sunscreen) especially during peak UV periods. Before you head out, check the UV forecast!

For more sun safety tips, check out this handout:
https://cancer.dartmouth.edu/sites/default/files/2024-06/sun-safety-parent-information-sheet_0.pdf

05/23/2025

Before heading out this Memorial Day weekend, take a few minutes to check your sunscreen’s expiration dates. Sunscreen without an expiration date is generally good for up to 3 years. However, if it has been exposed to extreme temperatures - think beach, pool, or other summertime adventures - that timeline is shorter.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3VbHJCT

05/19/2025

Are you a community member, park staff, or school official looking for materials on sun safety? The COE team recently updated a series of educational activities and resources to help promote sun safety to middle school youth.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Z1Ho76

05/12/2025

May is skin cancer awareness month. Vermont has the second highest rate of skin cancer in the Unites States and New Hampshire is in the top five. Visit the COE team tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, outside the Gift Shop (Lebanon campus, 3rd floor) to learn more about how you can protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays this summer.

04/21/2025

Dartmouth Cancer Center encourages diverse participation in clinical trials. If you think a clinical trial may be right for you, talk to your healthcare provider.

To learn more and search available clinical trials, visit https://bit.ly/4jj9Rxy

03/31/2025

Colorectal cancer screening is recommended for men and women aged 45 and older. There are several different ways to screen for polyps or colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you.

Learn more athttps://cancer.dartmouth.edu/sites/default/files/2020-09/Colorectal-Cancer-Screening.pdf

03/17/2025

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. With regular screening, almost all colorectal cancer can be prevented. If you are 45 – 75 years old, talk to your doctor about getting screened for colorectal cancer.

Watch this short video to learn more:

Colorectal cancer is cancer that begins in the colon (also called the “large intestine”) or re**um. Colorectal cancer is more common among adults age 50 and ...

02/24/2025

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that you may reduce your risk of certain cancers by practicing healthy habits such as quitting smoking or not starting, practicing sun safe behaviors, being physically active, and limiting alcohol intake.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3VbeyQk

01/27/2025

Anyone can get lung cancer from breathing in high levels of radon over time. 1 in 7 VT homes and 1 in 3 NH homes have high levels of radon. The only way to know if your home has high levels of radon is to test it.

▶️ NH residents can order a free radon test kit here: https://states.aelabs.com/ #/nh

▶️ VT residents can order a free radon test kit here: http://tinyurl.com/VT-Radon-Tests

12/31/2024

There are many risk factors for developing cancer that cannot be changed. On the other hand, there are many things that you can do to reduce your chances of developing cancer. We tend to think of these things as “healthy habits.” If you are looking to incorporate healthy habits into your new year’s resolution, try setting SMART goals to help keep you on track.

12/30/2024

Katie Hixon, PhD, is developing customizable, living “scaffolds” that can repair and replace damaged tissue, helping the body heal itself after cancer treatments. You can spark innovation and bring lifesaving research like this to patients. Step up and make a year-end donation today. It’s truly a gift of hope to patients and their families, just when they need it the most. Give now at https://dartgo.org/dcc-year-end

12/28/2024

Caring people like you can spark innovation and empower our scientists. Every dollar you give directly supports the important, lifesaving work going on in our clinics and research labs every day. Make a tax-deductible gift to the Dartmouth Cancer Center before December 31 at https://dartgo.org/dcc-year-end