Stay Ahead of Health Risks with Early Preventive Screenings
Discover how screenings can help improve your health outcomes.
Regular check-ups help catch cancer and other health risks early, when they are easier to
treat and manage before they spread. Scheduling your preventive screening today can make a big difference in treatment, recovery, improving your overall health and quality of life.
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Understanding Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, aside from skin cancer. In their lifetime, 1 in 8 women, or about 13%, will receive a breast cancer diagnosis, with women younger than 45 accounting for around 9% of new cases. Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
Talk to your healthcare provider about getting a mammogram. They can advise you on the best screening option for you.
Understanding Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is most often found in women between the ages of 35 and 44, and about 1 in 123 women will develop cervical cancer in their lifetime. Black and Hispanic women have higher rates of cervical cancer than white women.
Regular Pap smears can find changes in the cervix early, making them easier to treat and manage before they become cancer. The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly all cervical cancers, and the HPV vaccine can prevent most cases.
Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk of cervical cancer.
They can advise you on the best screening option for you.
Understanding Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in women, accounting for about 12% of new cases. While 85% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking, 20% of women diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.
Women have a 1 in 17 chance of getting lung cancer during their lifetime. If caught early, the five-year survival rate is about 25%.
Some common symptoms of lung cancer include:
- A persistent cough
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk of lung cancer.
They can advise you on the best screening option for you.
Stay Ahead of Health Risks! Regular screenings can lead to better health outcomes.
Schedule your preventive screening appointment today!
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