Preventative Screenings & Awareness
Routine screenings and early detection is one of the best defenses against cancer. There are a variety of preventative screenings you can receive that may help to detect cancers such as colon, bladder, prostate, breast, lung, and many more. Preventative screenings can quickly help your doctors identify any areas of concern and establish treatment plans or recommendations for moving forward. The most important step you can take is having a conversation with your doctor - discuss your family history, recommendations for preventative screenings, and what to expect during the screening procedures.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness
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According to the American Cancer Society, the risk of developing colorectal cancer is approximately 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 25 for women. It is recommended that all men and women begin and maintain routine testing, including effective screening in the form of colonoscopies, starting at the age of 45.
Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer can include:
- Bleeding from the rectum
- Blood in the stool or in the toilet after a bowel movement
- A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea, constipation, or change in consistency of stool
- Persistent cramping or discomfort in the lower abdomen
- An urge to have a bowel movement when the bowel is empty
- Constipation or diarrhea that lasts for more than a few days
- Decreased appetite, nausea or vomiting
- Unintentional weight loss
Routine screenings and early detection is one of the best defenses against cancer. There are a variety of preventative screenings you can receive that may help to detect cancers such as colon, bladder, prostate, breast, lung, and many more. Preventative screenings can quickly help your doctors identify any areas of concern and establish treatment plans or recommendations for moving forward. The most important step you can take is having a conversation with your doctor - discuss your family history, preventative screenings, and what to expect during screening procedures.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is recommended that women 40 and older get a routine mammogram every year.
Schedule Your Mammogram
Schedule your Mammogram screening today by calling 540.316.5800. You may need to have a physician's referral handy. Please be sure to ask about our Saturday and evening hours.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness
According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately one quarter of cancer deaths. About 85% of lung cancer cases occur in current or former smokers. Fortunately, this disease is often treatable if caught early. Recent studies show that low-dose CT lung cancer screening can lower your risk of dying from lung cancer. Learn more about how a Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening may benefit you by watching our video below.
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