February
Cancer screening and early detection saves lives. Currently there are early detection screening tests for colon, prostate, skin, breast and cervical cancers. Visit Huntsman Cancer Institute's Cancer Screening Guidelines to learn which screenings are suggested and how often. Always discuss early detection with your healthcare provider; factors such as age, gender, lifestyle, and family history of cancer affect the frequency and age at which you begin cancer screenings.
Don't forget about the importance of reducing your risk of cancer through simple, everyday choices. Reducing exposure to the sun, eating a healthy, plant-based diet, getting daily physical activity, and not using tobacco play a significant role in reducing the risk of developing many types of cancers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Brochures and Fact Sheets
Available at no cost in the Cancer Learning Center or request a copy by calling 801-581-6365 or 1-888-424-2100 toll free.
Books
Available for check-out from the Cancer Learning Center or view ordering information from Amazon.com
Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic And Laboratory Tests. Pagana, Kathleen. 2006.
The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide to Medical Tests. Margolis, Simeon. 2001.
For additional information, please view the Huntsman Online Patient Education Guide, visit the Cancer Learning Center, or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at 801-581-6365 or 1-888-424-2100 toll free.
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Introduction and General Resources
Other Resources
Nutrition
Coping and Financial Issues
Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Did you know?
You should discuss your family history with your doctor to determine if your cancer screening schedule should be modified.
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