North Dakota Cancer Coalition

03/10/2026

Apples are members of the rose family, and apples have been around for thousands of years.

Are apples “healthy” for us? Yes, but try to eat them as a whole fruit. Eating the peel is recommended because many of the health-promoting phytochemicals (natural plant chemicals) are located directly beneath it.

Learn more about apples from the latest Prairie Fare >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/news/prairie-fare-apples-are-one-natures-original-convenience-foods

02/10/2026

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It's squash season! Cook up some delicious stuffed squash recipes in your kitchen.

Squash is a nutrient-rich food and an excellent source of fiber. Squash is high in beta-carotene, which our bodies use to make vitamin A, and the mineral potassium.

Ground Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/ground-beef-stuffed-butternut-squash

Spaghetti Squash Burrito Boats >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/spaghetti-squash-burrito-boats

Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Main Dishes >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/lasagna-stuffed-spaghetti-squash

15/09/2026

Check out these new resources from Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

Fear of recurrence after treatment and fear of progression with metastatic breast cancer can affect emotional well-being, quality of life, and engagement in care. Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s new free resources can help healthcare providers recognize how fear is affecting patients, start compassionate conversations, and connect them with meaningful support. Download these emotional health resources:

• Helping breast cancer patients navigate fear of recurrence after treatment
• Communicate with compassion: Fear of progression and uncertainty in metastatic breast cancer

Explore the free downloads on this site -

View and download free guides to understanding, helpful worksheets, checklists, infographics, and more.

07/08/2026

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Tomorrow (August 8th) is National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day!

Have an abundance of zucchini growing in your garden? Share some with your friends and neighbors. No need to sneak them though! 😆 Zucchini make a nutritional and versatile gift. Whether you make it sweet, spicy or savory, it provides a nourishing amount of vitamins A, C and K, plus potassium and other minerals.

Provide a savory zucchini recipe with your gift >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/food-and-nutrition/recipes?combine=zucchini&field_recipe_type_target_id=All

Provide a sweet zucchini recipe with your gift >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/3-tips-healthier-celebration #:~:text=gram%20%E2%80%A2%20mg%20%3D%20milligrams-,Chocolate%20Zucchini%20Cupcakes,-Photo%20Credit%3A

31/07/2026

Safe food is on a lot of minds. Here’s a publication that allows you to make condiments from freshly picked produce.

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What do you like on your burgers, hotdogs, tacos or other foods?

Our publication provides a collection of research-tested recipes for condiments, including barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, ketchup, taco sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, pickle relish and pepper rings.

Make your own condiments >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/make-your-own-home-canned-condiments

15/07/2026

Melanomas of the skin are the third most commonly diagnosed cancers in Minnesota for both men and women. Learn more about how to protect your skin: cancer.org/cancer/types/melanoma-skin-cancer.

09/07/2026

Processed meat can increase your risk of colorectal cancer, but what exactly should you be avoiding? Meats like bacon, salami, hot dogs and other cured or smoked products are preserved or altered to keep the meat fresh for longer periods of time.

But, the chemicals used in the preservative process is also what can increase your colorectal cancer risk over time. Check out what you need to know before your next trip to the grocery store at the link in the comments.

09/07/2026

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What are dietary recommendations for alcoholic beverages? And how did recommendations change with the latest Dietary Guidelines?

These questions and more are answered in the latest Prairie Fare article >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-rethinking-alcohol-and-health

08/07/2026

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2025/early-onset-cancer-research-environment-genetics-support

As diagnoses of colorectal, breast, and other cancers continue to increase in people under age 50, researchers are trying to understand why it’s happening.

08/07/2026

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As part of a series, the ACS NCCRT is thrilled to highlight our 2026 National Achievement Award Winners with in depth blogs on their work. Below you'll find the first interview with our 2026 Grand Prize winner about what they did to increase colorectal cancer screening (CRC) rates as well as their l...