Prevent Cancer Foundation® encourages preventive health measures through release of new, comprehensive guide
ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG
Kyra Meister
703-836-1746
kyra.meister@preventcancer.org
Alexandria, Virginia – Chances are, you or someone you know has been affected by cancer. In the U.S. each year, nearly two million Americans are diagnosed and more than 600,000 people die from cancer. Research shows that more than half of all cases are preventable with the knowledge we have today. The challenge is, people do not have the information they need. The Prevent Cancer Foundation has launched a comprehensive guide sharing knowledge that will save lives at every age and demographic group.
“While we know early detection saves lives, the reality is most people don’t know what they need to ask their doctor; when they’re eligible for screenings or even basic lifestyle recommendations to prevent cancer,” said Prevent Cancer Foundation President and COO Jody Hoyos, “We designed Ein Leitfaden zur Krebsvorbeugung to help people take charge of their health. The Guide is free for all and available to download now. The most important thing now is to get the word out.”
The Guide highlights:
- Top cancers affecting each age group;
- Lifestyle and wellness tips to prevent cancer;
- Crucial guidelines on how people can stay healthy through self-exams, diet, lifestyle and specifically what screenings and vaccinations they need at every age;
- Information for racial and ethnic minorities;
- The rule people should use when looking at moles during monthly self skin exams;
- Information on the viruses that cause cancer and when to get the vaccinations to prevent them;
- Risks for colorectal cancer;
- How to prevent liver cancer and what screenings/treatments are available;
- The many factors that can contribute to lung cancer risk;
- And more.
A Guide to Preventing Cancer includes “snapshots” highlighting what cancer screenings are needed at every age and when to schedule them. Since the pandemic, many Americans have missed or failed to reschedule routine cancer screenings, doctors’ appointments and vaccinations. To address this emerging health crisis, the Prevent Cancer Foundation launched Zurück zu den Büchern, a multi-year education campaign to encourage everyone to get their missed or postponed appointments rescheduled.
“The pandemic was devastating. Not only did COVID cost millions of lives, fear of COVID prevented people from attending their regular wellness appointments. People canceled mammograms and other screenings. Today, we are seeing more advanced cancers. Getting appointments with health care providers ‘back on the books’ is imperative,” said Hoyos, “This new guide will help save lives. For many cancers, there are specific actions we can take to detect cancer early and increase the likelihood your treatment will be successful.”
The Foundation’s, “Cancer screenings, early detection and prevention snapshot” includes:
20s and 30s:
- Cervical cancer screening beginning at 21
- Dental oral cancer exam
- HPV vaccine recommended up to 26
- Hepatitis B vaccine if not already vaccinated
- Hepatitis C testing at least once between 18-79
- Skin check
- Testicular checks
40er Jahre:
- Breast cancer screening (if transgender, talk with your health care provider)
- Cervical cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer screening beginning at 45
- Dental oral cancer exam
- Hepatitis B vaccine if not already vaccinated
- Hepatitis C testing at least once between 18-79
- Prostate cancer screening discussion beginning at 45 if Black or if close relative had prostate cancer before 65
- Skin checks
- Testicular checks
50er Jahre:
- Breast cancer screening (if transgender, talk with your health care provider)
- Cervical cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Lung cancer screening (active or past smokers who smoked a pack a day for 20 years)
- Prostate cancer screening—talk with your healthcare provider
- Dental oral cancer exam
- Hepatitis B vaccine if not already vaccinated
- Hepatitis C testing at least once between 18-79
- Skin checks
- Testicular exams
60s and 70s:
- Breast cancer screening (if transgender, talk with your health care provider)
- Cervical cancer screening until 65, then talk with your healthcare provider
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Lung cancer screening (active or past smokers who smoked a pack a day for 20 years)
- Prostate cancer screening—talk with your healthcare provider
- Dental oral cancer exam
- Hepatitis C testing at least once between 18-79
- Skin checks
- Testicular checks
80er Jahre:
- Talk with your health care provider about which cancer screenings you should undergo.
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Über die Prevent Cancer Foundation®
Die Stiftung Prevent Cancer® ist die einzige gemeinnützige Organisation in den USA, die sich ausschließlich darauf konzentriert, Leben aller Bevölkerungsgruppen durch Krebsvorsorge und Früherkennung zu retten. Durch Forschung, Aufklärung, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Interessenvertretung haben wir unzähligen Menschen geholfen, eine Krebsdiagnose zu vermeiden oder ihren Krebs früh genug zu erkennen, um erfolgreich behandelt werden zu können.
Die Stiftung stellt sich der Herausforderung, die Zahl der Krebstoten bis 2035 um 401 TP3T zu senken. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, haben wir uns verpflichtet, 1 TP4T20 Millionen in innovative Technologien zur Krebsfrüherkennung und zur Verbesserung des Multi-Krebs-Screenings zu investieren, 1 TP4T10 Millionen in die Ausweitung des Zugangs zu Krebsscreenings und Impfungen auf medizinisch unterversorgte Gemeinden und 1 TP4T10 Millionen in die Aufklärung der Öffentlichkeit über Screening- und Impfmöglichkeiten.
Für weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte www.preventcancer.org.