Are you Up to Date on your Cancer Screenings? Small Steps for Better Health with Dr. Bonnie Basler

August 12, 2024 00:14:01
Are you Up to Date on your Cancer Screenings? Small Steps for Better Health with Dr. Bonnie Basler
Behind The Blue Sign - An NMHS Podcast
Are you Up to Date on your Cancer Screenings? Small Steps for Better Health with Dr. Bonnie Basler

Aug 12 2024 | 00:14:01

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Show Notes

Cancer screenings are tests that check for signs of cancer before you have symptoms. Thinking about cancer isn’t fun, and if you don’t have any symptoms, it can be easy to put off scheduling these screenings. But studies show that some screening tests can help find cancer early, when it’s easier to treat and even cure.

Cancer screening guidelines vary based on the type of cancer and your personal risk factors. If you are older than 20, you should ask your primary care provider if you should have any screenings. Most people don’t need screening tests until they are over 40, but there are exceptions depending on family history of cancer or if you’ve been diagnosed with a pre-cancerous condition.

In this week's episode, Dr. Bonnie Basler shares more about cancer screening and making the most of what is available to you, based on your personal and family history. 

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