cancernepa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\nNoteworthy -\u2014 lung cancer incidence in both men and women is 30 percent higher than the U.S. rate and is the most diagnosed cancer in NEPA. \u00a0While rates of colorectal cancer have been decreasing over the past two decades, rates here remain higher than the U.S.<\/p>\n
Effective, evidence-based screening tools for both cancers are available, and for breast and cervical cancer. Screening doesn\u2019t just catch cancer early \u2014 in the case of cervical and colorectal cancer, it can prevent cancer from developing. Talk to your family doctor about when to get screened; the right schedule depends on your age, gender, personal and family history, and individual risk factors.<\/p>\n
Lung cancer screening for folks with a substantial smoking history is available and yet, it is grossly underused.\u00a0 A simple low-dose CAT scan can find lung cancer earlier, when treatment can be more effective.\u00a0 If you are a current or former cigarette smoker, please talk to your doctor to see if this screening is right for you.<\/p>\n
The recent death of another young celebrity has put colorectal cancer in the spotlight \u2014 unfortunately, this story is playing out in our community as well. The recommended age for beginning colorectal cancer screening has been lowered to 45 from 50, due to the increase in this cancer in young adults.\u00a0 Individuals with personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, inflammatory bowel disease or inherited syndromes, should be screened sooner.\u00a0 Regardless of age, any symptoms that might suggest this disease should be checked out promptly \u2014 don\u2019t wait for a scheduled screening.<\/p>\n
For additional information and assistance in getting screened please contact NRCI at (570) 904-8808 or karen.ryczak@cancernepa.org.<\/p>\n
Karen Ryczak, Vice President, Programs & Surveillance, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Scranton<\/p>\n
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