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Prevention and Early Detection

Cancer touches almost everyone. Over 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. The good news is that cancer prevention and early detection can save lives.

Routine cancer screening can detect cancer early (even if you have no signs or symptoms). When cancer is detected early, it increases your chance of survival. You may also require less extensive treatment or have more treatment options.

It’s time to check your health and give yourself—and your loved ones—better outcomes. Get your routine cancer screenings scheduled today.

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Resources

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Exercising is just one healthy habit that could help lead to a lower cancer risk. Read more on other ways to prevent cancer.
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A variety of resources available to help you locate free and low-cost medical care in your local community
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Cancer affects everyone, but it does not affect everyone equally. The LGBTQ+ community faces unique barriers when accessing health care, and LGBTQ+ individuals are less likely to seek health care due to a long history of discrimination and mistrust in the health care system. This photo shows three young friends at yard sale. They are facing forward and smiling.
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Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases and about 50% of cancer deaths are preventable with the knowledge we have today.

Preventable Cancers

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Breast Cancer

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Cervical Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

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Liver Cancer

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Lung Cancer

Oral Cancer

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Prostate Cancer

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Skin Cancer

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Testicular Cancer

A Word About Language

This section is designed to be a source of basic information about cancer prevention and early detection, and its intended audience is the diverse American public. We seek to use language that is inclusive of all and avoid unnecessary expressions of sex or gender. However, text that is based on research findings which specify gender, for example, uses the language dictated by the research.

The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are intended to increase awareness and provide information. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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