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Today, more and more people are surviving cancer, thanks to advances in
treatment and to screening tests that can find cancer early, when it's
most treatable. In honor of Father's Day, help the men in your life
stay healthy by encouraging them to follow the American Cancer
Society's screening guidelines for these cancers:
Colon Cancer
Many colon cancers begin as growths called polyps, and if these polyps
are found through screening and removed before they turn into cancer,
the disease can be stopped before it starts. Start testing at age 50,
or younger if people in your family had colon cancer. Talk to your
doctor about which test is right for you.
Prostate Cancer
Starting at age 50, men should talk to their doctor about the pros and
cons of prostate cancer testing, then decide if they want to be tested.
Men at high risk (African-American men and those with a family history
of the disease) should have those conversations at age 40 or 45.
Skin Cancer
During your regular checkups, have your doctor check your skin for
signs of skin cancer. If you notice any changes to existing moles, tell
your doctor right away.
For more information, see our cancer prevention and early
detection guidelines.
Revised: 06/11/2009
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