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Preventive screenings give you clear answers, lower your risk, and help you make informed decisions. Prostate, lung, and colon cancers often grow without warning signs. Screenings can find them early, when treatment is easier and results are better. Even if you feel fine, getting screened today can help you stay in control of your health and give you real peace of mind.
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a small gland in men, and prostate cancer often has no warning signs. Screening can help find cancer early, before it spreads.
Black men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed and twice as likely to have serious or life‑threatening outcomes from prostate cancer compared to white men.
Who should get screened?
- Men age 50 and older
- Start at age 45 if you are African American or have a family history of prostate cancer
How often should you get screened?
- Screening is usually done every 1–2 years
How is the screening done?
- A simple blood test (PSA test)
- Sometimes a physical exam
Understanding Colon Cancer
The colon is part of your digestive system, and colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with regular screening. Men have a 33% higher rate than women.
Black individuals are 15% more likely to develop colon cancer and 35% more likely to have severe cases compared to non-Hispanic whites.
Who should get screened?
- Men should start screening at age 45
How often should you get screened?
- Colonoscopy: every 10 years
- Stool test: every year
How is the screening done?
- A colonoscopy allows your healthcare provider to look inside the colon
- Small growths can be removed before they turn into cancer
Understanding Lung Cancer
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and is responsible for about 90% of cases. Black men are about 12% more likely to develop lung cancer than white men. Talk with your provider to see if a screening is right for you.
Lung cancer is often found late, but screening can help find it early in people who are at higher risk.
Who should get screened?
- Adults ages 50-80 with a history of smoking 20 packs per year
- Current smoker or have quit within the past 15 years
How often should you get screened?
- Once a year, if you qualify
How is the screening done?
- A low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)
Taking action today can help protect your health tomorrow. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best screening options and schedule for you.
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