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5 Cancer Screenings That Could Save Your Life! Ways to Detect the Disease Through Mammograms, More
Don’t wait! Early detection offers the best chance of a cure when it comes to cancer.
Lung Cancer
“Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.,” explains Dr. Sudhir Dudekonda, a pulmonary medicine specialist with Cleveland Clinic. “Unless you are screened early, lung cancer isn’t typically diagnosed until advanced stages. But early detection is key. When the disease is found early, 80 percent or more cases can be cured with radiation or surgery.”
Colon Cancer
According to the experts with Florida’s AdventHealth: “Colonoscopies can not only identify cancer, they can prevent it from occurring. These screenings find precancerous growths called polyps in the colon or rectum so your doctor can remove them before they turn into cancer. Screenings also find this early, when it’s easiest to treat.”
Skin Cancer
“Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.,” points out doctors at Stanford Medicine. “[But] it is highly curable if found early and treated promptly. Yearly screening is recommended for individuals 50 years and older with lighter skin types, sun damage, atypical moles or prior history of precancerous lesions.”
Breast Cancer
“Mammography is the gold standard for breast cancer screening,” says the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. “It is recommended for women at 40, younger depending on individual risk factors. Mammograms can detect tumors too small to be felt, and identify calcifications that may indicate the presence of breast cancer. Regular mammograms have been shown to decrease breast cancer mortality by detecting the disease early.”
Prostate Cancer
Per St. Luke’s Health in Texas, “Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths for American men. Commonly used screening tests include Digital Rectal Exams (DRE) and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests. If you’re 50 or older, talk with your doctor about a screening.”
