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Diabetes is linked to certain types of cancer.

Eating healthy and taking care of yourself is more important than ever. Research conducted by the American Cancer Society shows that Type 2 diabetes is linked with certain types of cancer.

Eating healthy and taking care of yourself is more important than ever. Research conducted by the American Cancer Society shows that Type 2 diabetes is linked to certain types of cancer. Managing your health and getting screened for diabetes and cancer today can help you avoid complications down the road.

The hidden risks of diabetes

There are many factors that increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, like family history, age, and race. However, obesity, diet, and physical inactivity are the primary risk factors. The good news is that these behaviors can be managed. Learn more about diabetes.

Risks

If you have type 2 diabetes you have a greater risk of developing cancer.

Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of certain types of cancer including:

  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Endometrium
  • Colon and rectum
  • Breast
  • Bladder

Type 2 diabetes and cancer have shared risk factors.

There are certain risk factors both diseases share that may, in part, contribute to that risk:

  • Aging
  • Obesity
  • Diet
  • Physical Inactivity

If you have type 2 diabetes, get screened for cancer.

It’s important for you to follow recommended cancer screening guidelines to stay aware of any changes in your body. Be sure to report any symptoms to your primary care provider. It’s important to find cancer at an early stage, when it’s most treatable.

Get help with cancer screenings

Whether you have insurance or not, a nurse navigator can schedule a diabetes or cancer screening for you. He or she can also help you prepare for your screening and understand your results.

Programs

Register for a free six-week self-management program.

Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.


Program

Location

Date & Time

Availability

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Newark Senior Center
    200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713

    New Castle County

    Mon
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Jun 2, 2025
    • Jun 9, 2025
    • Jun 16, 2025
    • Jun 23, 2025
    • Jun 30, 2025
    • Jul 7, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Kingswood Community Center
    2300 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE 19802

    New Castle County

    Tue
    9:00AM - 11:30AM

    Sessions:
    • Jul 29, 2025
    • Aug 5, 2025
    • Aug 12, 2025
    • Aug 19, 2025
    • Aug 26, 2025
    • Sep 2, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Harmony at Kent
    1435 E Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE 19901

    Kent County

    Tue
    2:00pm - 4:30pm

    Sessions:
    • May 6, 2025
    • May 13, 2025
    • May 20, 2025
    • May 27, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 10, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Kingswood Community Center
    2300 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE 19802

    New Castle County

    Tue
    9:00AM - 11:30AM

    Sessions:
    • May 27, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 10, 2025
    • Jun 17, 2025
    • Jun 24, 2025
    • Jul 1, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Rose Hill Community Center DeLa Warr Senior Center
    19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

    New Castle County

    Mon
    10am-12:30

    Sessions:
    • Mar 31, 2025
    • Apr 7, 2025
    • Apr 21, 2025
    • Apr 28, 2025
    • May 12, 2025
    • May 19, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Milford Senior Center
    111 Park AVE,, Milford, DE 19963

    Sussex County

    Tue
    8:45-11:00

    Sessions:
    • Jul 15, 2025
    • Jul 22, 2025
    • Jul 29, 2025
    • Aug 5, 2025
    • Aug 12, 2025
    • Aug 19, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Indian River Senior Center
    214 Irons Ave, Millsboro, DE 19966

    Sussex County

    Tue
    10:30am-1pm

    Sessions:
    • May 13, 2025
    • May 20, 2025
    • May 27, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 10, 2025
    • Jun 17, 2025

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Newark Senior Center
    200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713

    Kent County

    Fri
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Sep 5, 2025
    • Sep 12, 2025
    • Sep 19, 2025
    • Sep 26, 2025
    • Oct 3, 2025
    • Oct 10, 2025

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Cape Henlopen Senior Center
    11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

    Sussex County

    Thu
    9am-11:30am

    Sessions:
    • Sep 25, 2025
    • Oct 2, 2025
    • Oct 9, 2025
    • Oct 16, 2025
    • Oct 23, 2025
    • Oct 30, 2025

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

  • Chronic Pain - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Community Members Only

    Luther Towers Senior Living Facility in Dover
    430 kINGS HWY, Dover, DE 19901

    Kent County

    Wed
    10-12:30

    Sessions:
    • Oct 8, 2025
    • Oct 15, 2025
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Oct 29, 2025
    • Nov 5, 2025
    • Nov 12, 2025

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

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