Frequently Asked Questions

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In the United States, cancer ranks as the second leading cause of death. In addition, 30% to 50% of these cancers could have been prevented by doing simple lifestyle changes such as reducing exposure to tobacco smoke, keeping a healthy weight, and undergoing cancer screenings and vaccinations (CDC). Furthermore, between 1975 to 2020 the combined efforts of prevention and screening involvement accounted for 4.75 million of the averted deaths; therefore, explaining the importance of screening regularly (NIH).

(Information adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health

Cancer screenings include mammograms (breast), pap smear (cervical), colonoscopy (colon), PSA blood test (prostate), dermatologist visit (skin), and many more.

(Information adapted from Cleveland Clinic)

To find where to get a screening speak to your healthcare provider or go to your local physician's office to find out more information.