For the amount
of media coverage devoted to cancer, as I noted in a post earlier this week, Americans are still falling short when it
comes to preventative care. In reaction to this revelation, the American Cancer Society, ACS, has issued a new set of
early detection guidelines aimed to deliver more awareness to the general public. Early detection is a key factor when
dealing with cancer survival, and yet, many people are not seeking the annual care. This year's guidelines cover
breast, prostate, colon, rectum, cervix, and endometrial cancers. Currently, the most widely used preventative
measure is an annual Pap smear. However, less than 60% of women over age 40 have an annual mammogram, and just 50% of
men 50 and older receive yearly digital rectal exams to screen for prostate cancer. To read more specifics, please
click here.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
New ACS guidelines for cancer detection
For the amount
of media coverage devoted to cancer, as I noted in a post earlier this week, Americans are still falling short when it
comes to preventative care. In reaction to this revelation, the American Cancer Society, ACS, has issued a new set of
early detection guidelines aimed to deliver more awareness to the general public. Early detection is a key factor when
dealing with cancer survival, and yet, many people are not seeking the annual care. This year's guidelines cover
breast, prostate, colon, rectum, cervix, and endometrial cancers. Currently, the most widely used preventative
measure is an annual Pap smear. However, less than 60% of women over age 40 have an annual mammogram, and just 50% of
men 50 and older receive yearly digital rectal exams to screen for prostate cancer. To read more specifics, please
click here.
