Most adults haven’t had their skin checked in at least a year, even though skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis and the easiest to prevent, the Prevent Cancer Foundation says.
Most adult Americans are also at least a year behind in at least one cancer screening, the foundation said in a. “Survey participants cite not knowing they need to be screened , not having symptoms and inability to afford the cost as top reasons for not being up to date.”
Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, said education results in more screenings for cancers, not just skin cancers. “Routine screenings should be part of your wellness routine, just like eating healthy, exercising and taking care of your mental health,” Hoyos said.Prevent Cancer Foundation: “Early Detection Survey” and “65% of Americans 21 years of age and older report not being up to date on at least one routine cancer screening”© 2023 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
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