Cancer Thriving and Surviving
CANCER HEALTH SNAPSHOT
CANCER DIAGNOSIS
The national average for cancer diagnosis per 100,000 people is 444 versus 470 in Mississippi, making it 6% higher than the average.
CANCER MORTALITY
The national average for cancer mortality per 100,000 people is 146, versus 180 in Mississippi, making it 23% higher than the average.
CANCER TYPES
Between 2017 and 2021, lung/bronchus cancers were responsible for 8,979 deaths, followed by 3,157 colorectal cancer deaths, 2,319 female breast cancer deaths and 1,812 prostate cancer deaths.
CANCER BY RACE
African Americans had a 13% higher rate of cancer mortality than Whites
(196 per 100,000 African Americans; 174 per 100,000 Whites)
CANCER BY GEOGRAPHY
The mortality rate of all types of cancers in the Delta Regional Coalition was 17% higher than in the Central Coalition Region.
(Mortality: 200 versus 171 per 100,000 deaths).
Cancer THriving and Surviving
Cancer Thriving and Surviving (CTS) revolves around warm and supportive workshops specially created for cancer survivors. It provides valuable resources and comforting assistance to help attendees take charge of their health and lead vibrant, fulfilling lives. Participants are encouraged to personalize the workshop experience to their individual needs, with topics including:
- Communicating with family and friends
- Working effectively with healthcare providers
- Dealing with negative emotions
- Healthy eating
- Fear of recurrence
- Changes in body image
- Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
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