Cancer touches almost everyone. Nearly 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. The good news is that cancer prevention and early detection can save lives. Heather Mackey, Senior Director of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Prevent Cancer Foundation, discusses the Foundation and steps they are taking in cancer prevention.
Routine cancer screening can detect cancer early (even if you have no signs or symptoms). When cancer is detected early, it increases your chance of survival. You may also require less extensive treatment or have more treatment options.
It's time to check your health and give yourself—and your loved ones—better outcomes. Get your routine cancer screenings scheduled today.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Through research, education, outreach and advocacy, we have helped countless people avoid a cancer diagnosis or detect their cancer early enough to be successfully treated. We are driven by a vision of a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.The Foundation is rising to meet the challenge of reducing cancer deaths by 40% by 2035. To achieve this, we are committed to investing $20 million for innovative technologies to detect cancer early and advance multi-cancer screening, $10 million to expand cancer screening and vaccination access to medically underserved communities, and $10 million to educate the public about screening and vaccination options. For more information, please visit www.preventcancer.org
EP 1,147B - Cancer Detection and Early Development
Guest
: Heather Thompson Mackey , DNP, ANP-BC, AOCN
From the Show: YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Summary: 65% of Americans 21 years of age and older report not being up to date on at least one routine cancer screening. Prevent Cancer Foundation® provides resources and tools for you to check your health and inspire action for better outcomes.
Air Date: 5/9/23
Duration: 10 Minutes
