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AT A G L A N C E
THE FACTS ABOUT COMMON CANCERS
The more you know when it comes
to cancer, the better. After all,
knowledge is prevention power!
Here are the 10 most frequently
Breast
Breast cancer occurs most often
in Caucasian women, followed by
black women. 234,580 CASES
Colorectal
Leading an inactive lifestyle and
eating too few fruits and veggies
increase risk. 142,820 CASES
SOURCES: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY; AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION; CDC; NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE; MEDLINEPLUS
SOURCES: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY; AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION; CDC; NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE; MEDLINEPLUS
Prostate
The survival rate is high: More than
2 million American men have beaten
prostate cancer. 238,590 CASES
Endometrial
High levels of estrogen are thought to play a
part in endometrial cancer, the most common
type of uterine cancer. 49,560 CASES
Melanoma
This cancer typically begins in a
mole, but can also form in the eye
or intestines. 76,690 CASES
DEFENSIVE SCREENS
Block cancer in its tracks by following the American
Cancer Society's recommended screening schedule.
(Your physician may recommend more or less frequent
visits, based on your personal health record.)
Pap test:
Every three years from 21
to 29; then every five years
Mammograms:
Annually starting at 40
Colonoscopy:
Every 10 years at age 50
PSA test:
Talk to your doctor at 50
For more information, call 443-643-2063.
diagnosed cancers in America,
including the estimated new cases
diagnosed in 2013, and statistics
or symptoms about each.
Thyroid
Thyroid cancer is much more
common in women than men.
60,220 CASES
Lung
It's estimated that 90 percent
of lung cancers are caused
by smoking. 228,190 CASES
Non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma
Symptoms include swollen lymph
nodes, a bloated stomach and feeling full quickly. 69,740 CASES
Kidney
The chances of developing this
disease, also called renal cancer,
are 1.6 percent. 59,938 CASES
Bladder
The majority of people
diagnosed with bladder cancer
are older than 55. 72,570 CASES
SCHEDULE YOUR LIFESAVING
SCREENING TODAY!
To make an appointment for a
reduced-dose lung cancer screening,
call 443-843-LUNG (5864).
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