February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Early detection through routine screenings can prevent or severely limit the impacts of several types of cancer. Recommendations from the American Cancer Society include:
• Routinely self-screen your skin
o Follow up with a dermatologist about skin concerns
o For more information regarding how to self-screen, please view the Springdale Health Department’s Healthy Starts Now Skincare Infographic Healthy Starts Now – Skincare
• Get a colonoscopy at age 50 and every ten years after.
o Those at higher risk due to genetics and family history may need more frequent testing.
• Schedule a mammogram; women over age 40 and every two years after
o Those at higher risk due to genetics and family history may need more frequent testing.
• Schedule pap smears; women over age 21 and every three years after
For additional information, please visit the American Cancer Society website: https://www.cancer.org/healthy.html
The Springdale Health Department recommends following up with your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.
Springdale Health Department 11700 Springfield Pike; Springdale, OH 45246 513-346-5725 health@springdale.org
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