Statistics show approximately one out of every two men and one out of every three women will have cancer at some point in their life. But new technologies, scientific advances, and medicine have given rise to a new understanding of the disease....Cancer is no longer a death sentence.

This episode takes a look at the most common types of cancer in Central Pennsylvania and talk to three families about their own personal battle with the disease. Plus, learn how the approach to cancer is changing, what it could mean for future care and how diet, lifestyle choices and family history affect your chances of getting cancer. Check out the program at the bottom of this post!

About HealthSmart

Perspective. Insight. Reality TV for the greater good. That's HealthSmart. WITF's Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominated, in-studio, locally produced 30-minute health show features the medical topics that are on everyone's mind.

Local experts give practical advice on how to beat the odds and live healthier and happier, everyday. And local survivors share their touching stories to help our audience understand various diseases and conditions. Intended to appeal to health-conscious viewers, HealthSmart targets anyone who is looking for practical "real life" ways to live healthier everyday. The focus of the series is on useful information that can be incorporated into daily life.

HealthSmart is made possible by Capital BlueCross.

Past Episodes:
Overmedicated America
Childhood Obesity
Heart Disease
Preventative Maintenance
Flu
Sleep
Exercise
Stress
Allergies

HealthSmart crew:
Host/Producer - Heather Muha
Editor/Associate Producer - Mitch Mathias
Videographer/Technical Director - Al Bonilla
Executive Producer - Cara Williams Fry