Risk factors for all types of skin cancer include skin that burns easily; blond or red hair; a history of excessive sun exposure, including sunburns; tanning bed use; immune system-suppressing diseases or treatments; and a history of skin cancer. Remember, anyone can get skin cancer. People with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop skin cancer.
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The only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan). Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) yearly lung cancer screening with LDCT for people who—
Research has found several risk factors that may increase your chances of getting lung cancer.
You can help lower your risk of lung cancer in the following ways:
Your risk of getting colorectal cancer increases as you get older. Other risk factors include having—
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The decision to be screened between ages 76 and 85 should be made on an individual basis. If you are older than 75, talk to your doctor about screening. People at an increased risk of getting colorectal cancer should talk to their doctor about when to begin screening, which test is right for them, and how often to get tested.
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in our state, accounting for approximately 1 in every 4 deaths. This disease touches us all whether as a cancer survivor, caregiver, family member, or friend.