21歳以上のアメリカ人の65%は、少なくとも1回の定期的ながん検診を受けていないと報告している。
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バージニア州アレクサンドリア – In the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s first annual Early Detection Survey, 65% of Americans 21 years of age and older say they are not up to date with one or more routine cancer screenings.1 According to the data, most Americans are better about filing their taxes, renewing their car tags and getting their car’s oil changed than scheduling a routine cancer screening.
These findings, released today during National Cancer Prevention Month, emphasize the need for increased awareness and access to recommended screenings for prevention and early detection. Early detection of cancer can mean less extensive treatment, more treatment options and better chances of survival, leading to better outcomes.
Despite the importance of early detection, many people are still not getting the routine screenings they need. Survey participants cite not knowing they need to be screened (39%), not having symptoms (37%) and inability to afford the cost (31%) as top reasons for not being up to date. Additionally, 40% of respondents said they have never discussed routine cancer screenings with their health care provider.
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To educate Americans on the routine cancer screenings they need and encourage them to schedule appointments, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is launching a new signature campaign—早期発見 = より良い結果.
“When people learn the benefits of early detection, they are much more likely to talk to their doctors and get screened to check their health,” said Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. “Routine screenings should be part of your wellness routine, just like eating healthy, exercising and taking care of your mental health.”
の 早期発見 = より良い結果 campaign shares helpful information, such as screenings you need at every age, tools to find free and low-cost cancer screenings and information on how your 家族の健康歴 can impact your cancer risk. A new interactive tool delivers a personalized screening plan that you can take with you to the doctor’s office.
The survey highlights the need for culturally relevant resources tailored for Hispanic and Black communities. Hispanic participants reported significantly lower rates for breast cancer screening (46%) compared to Black participants (61%) and white participants (63%). For colorectal cancer screening, Hispanic participants (46%) and Black participants (54%) reported significantly lower rates than white participants (61%).
Additional findings reveal that nearly half of the people surveyed are more vigilant about their health since the pandemic. Yet, a third (33%) of Americans surveyed say that potential exposure to COVID-19 continues to have a negative impact on whether they go to their routine medical appointments.
Results also show a need for continued innovation with less invasive tests and more at-home test options. Among those who said they are not up to date or are not sure if they are up to date on at least one of their cancer screenings, 40% said having an at-home test option would make them likely to prioritize one or more of their routine cancer screenings.
1この調査で研究されたがん検診は、乳がん、子宮頸がん、大腸がん、口腔がん、肺がん、前立腺がん、皮膚がん、精巣がんに関するものでした。
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がん予防財団について®
がん予防財団® は 唯一の米国-ベース 非営利団体 専ら ひたむきな に 癌 予防と早期 検出. 研究、教育を通じて、 アウトリーチ およびアドボカシー, 私たちは、数え切れないほど多くの人々ががんの診断を回避したり、早期にがんを発見して治療を成功させるのを支援してきました。 私たちの原動力は がんが予防できる世界のビジョン 検出可能 そして打ち負かすことができる すべてのために.
財団は、2035年までに癌による死亡者数を40%減らすという課題に取り組むために立ち上がっています。これを達成するために、 私たちは がんを早期に発見し、進歩させるための革新的な技術に$20百万を投資することを約束 マルチがん検診、がん検診とワクチン接種へのアクセスを拡大するために$1000万 医学的に 十分なサービスを受けていないコミュニティを支援し、検査とワクチン接種の選択肢について一般の人々を啓蒙するために$1000万ドルを支出します。
詳細については、 がん予防.