The White House has issued an official presidential proclamation declaring April 2024 as the inaugural National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. This week’s Friday Five offers information and resources to help readers take the first steps toward cancer prevention.
U.S. adults are still behind on routine cancer screenings—but reasons why vary by race
Are you up to date on your routine cancer screenings? According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 2024 Early Detection Survey, the answer is: probably not. The survey revealed that nearly seven in 10 U.S. adults are behind on at least one routine cancer screening.
🔍 Are you up to date on your routine cancer screenings? According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 2024 Early Detection Survey, the answer is: probably not.
Here’s what else we learned—and what you need to know to check your health: https://t.co/B477sQ7g8f
— Prevent Cancer Foundation (@preventcancer) April 2, 2024
2024 Early Detection Survey Infographic
Early Detection = Better Outcomes PSA featuring Kim and Penn Holderness
Cancer Screenings and Prevention
The Prevent Cancer Foundation offers rescources and information about which cancer screenings you need, when to begin screening and how often you should be screened. Unless otherwise noted, the chart follows screening guidelines of the American Cancer Society and are intended for those persons at average risk.
Tell us Earl isn’t the cutest bird you’ve ever seen (we’ll wait). 🐦😍 https://t.co/jUDBpGGLlK pic.twitter.com/UPUkLtvc0P
— Prevent Cancer Foundation (@preventcancer) April 9, 2024
2024 Prevent Cancer Dialogue Virtual Series
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is offering a series of three 90-minute webinars featuring presentations from experts in the field and moderated discussions with the audience. Continuing education credits will be offered.
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