For the Love of Health

← For the Love of Health28 may · 16 min

ChristianaCare’s Community Effort to Reduce Cancer Deaths with Dr. Thomas Schwaab and Bill Osborne

ChristianaCare’s Community Effort to Reduce Cancer Deaths with Dr. Thomas Schwaab and Bill Osborne28 may16 min

Cancer touches nearly every family in Delaware. But based on new data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health, there's reason for hope. Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in both Delaware and the United States. The most important reasons are surprisingly practical: better cancer screening, better follow-up, and better support for patients once the process starts. To better explain the progress that's been made and where more work ...