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Early Detection =
Better Outcomes

Getting screened for cancer (even when you feel fine!) can lead to better health outcomes. Don’t wait for signs or symptoms of disease. Check your health today—and encourage your friends and family to do the same—to pave the way for a healthy future for yourself and loved ones.

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Should I get screened for cancer?

Find the screenings you need to check your health today.

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Free and low-cost screenings, testing and vaccinations

If you are worried about health care costs, here are some resources available in your local community.

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Explore by Cancer Type

Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases and about 50% of cancer deaths are preventable with the knowledge we have today. Find out ways to reduce your risk for the following cancer types, along with information on routine screenings and checks to prevent cancer or detect it early for better outcomes.

Cancer Screening and Vaccination Chart

Find your age group on the chart and match the screenings, checks and vaccinations you need.

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Early Detection and Prevention Resources

Ways to prevent cancer
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Ways to prevent cancer

Here are eight ways to reduce your cancer risk or detect cancer early, when successful treatment is more likely.

Cancer screenings and prevention
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Cancer screenings and prevention

This information will give you an overview for which cancer screenings you need, when to begin screening and how often you should be screened. Information is intended for people of average risk. Talk to your health care provider about your person and family health history to determine what is right for you.

Free and low-cost cancer screenings

Free and low-cost cancer screenings

If you are worried about health care costs, here are some resources to help you locate free and low-cost medical care in your local community.

Screening plan
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Screening plan

Get a personalized screening plan based on your age emailed directly to your inbox.

Know your family history
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Know your family history

A personal or family history of cancer or certain other diseases may increase your risk for cancer. Empower yourself with the information you need to check your health.

Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community
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Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community

Cancer affects everyone, but it does not affect everyone equally. Check out information and resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

Resources and downloads

Resources and downloads

View and print resources to make it easier to know what routine cancer screenings you need and when.

Viruses and cancer
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Viruses and cancer

The human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C are viruses that can cause cancer. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect against viruses, and ultimately, prevent cancer.

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