Colleges Against Cancer | Cancer Education
ADVOCACY | CANCER EDUCATION | RELAY FOR LIFE | SURVIVORSHIP
The purpose of the Colleges Against Cancer Cancer Education Strategic Direction is to recognize, adapt, and promote programs of the American Cancer Society, focusing on those directly pertinent to college-aged adults. By educating others on cancer prevention and early detection, we can increase awareness of what campuses can do to decrease cancer risk.
The CAC Cancer Education program focuses on:
- Breast cancer
- Tobacco
- Healthy living, which encompasses nutrition, physical activity, and reproductive health
Suggested Cancer Education Timeline
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Host a “Paint the Campus Pink Week!”
November: Great American Smokeout
- Smokers across the nation participate by smoking less or quitting for the day on the third Thursday in November. The event challenges people to stop using tobacco and raises awareness about the many effective ways to quit for good.
Spring: Healthy Living
- Help your campus welcome spring through events that promote healthy living habits.
- Relay For Life
Useful Online Resources
