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
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Cancer - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Fri,
10:30 A.M - 1:00 P.MSessions:
- Mar 6, 2026
- Mar 13, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026
- Mar 27, 2026
- Apr 10, 2026
- Apr 17, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Cancer - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
1pm - 3:30pmSessions:
- Jan 8, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Thu,
9 :00 AM -11:30 AMSessions:
- Jan 8, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Cancer - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
1pm - 3:30pmSessions:
- Jan 7, 2026
- Jan 14, 2026
- Jan 21, 2026
- Jan 28, 2026
- Feb 4, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Diabetes - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
10:00 A.M - 12:30 P.MSessions:
- Feb 4, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Diabetes - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
5:00 PM - 7:30 PMSessions:
- Feb 3, 2026
- Feb 10, 2026
- Feb 17, 2026
- Feb 24, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Diabetes - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Wed,
10:00 AM - 12:30 PMSessions:
- Feb 4, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Bridgeville Senior Center
Bridgeville Senior Center 414 Market Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933Sussex County
Thu,
10:00 AM to 12:15 PMSessions:
- Jan 8, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Cancer - English
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Virtual
Virtual County
Sat,
11:00 AM - 1:30 PMSessions:
- Dec 6, 2025
- Dec 13, 2025
- Dec 20, 2025
- Dec 27, 2025
- Jan 3, 2026
- Jan 10, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Chronic Pain - English
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Virtual
Virtual County
Fri,
5:00 Pm - 7:30PmSessions:
- Jan 9, 2026
- Jan 16, 2026
- Jan 23, 2026
- Jan 30, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026
RegisterSeats available
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Chronic Disease - English
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Virtual
Virtual County
Sat,
1:00 PM - 3:30Sessions:
- Dec 6, 2025
- Dec 13, 2025
- Dec 20, 2025
- Dec 27, 2025
- Jan 3, 2026
- Jan 10, 2026
RegisterSeats available
Don’t see a workshop that works for you?
Tell us what would work betterHave questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.
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Screening for Life
If you don’t have insurance, if your insurance doesn’t cover cancer screenings, or if you can’t afford to pay for screenings, this special program could make screenings available to you.
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