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Infuse Your Meals with Cancer-fighting Ingredients
In Texas alone, more than 90,000 people, the fourth highest incidence in the nation, are diagnosed each year with cancer, some of which could have been prevented with proper diet. Many seasonal vegetables, fruits, and nuts have cancer-protective properties, making it easy to enjoy cancer fighting meals.
Genetic Testing Helping Cancer Survivors Fight for Their Loved Ones
Genetic testing offers patients early detection and the opportunity to not only reduce the risk of cancer, but to save lives. Family members of those who are fighting cancer are protecting themselves and their families from the disease through genetic testing and hereditary cancer risk assessment. Genetic testing identifies whether or not an individual has an increased risk for certain types of cancer.
Real Men Get Screened.
Prostate cancer is the second deadliest cancer among men and is known as a silent killer because it may lack symptoms. However, when caught early or before the cancer spreads beyond the prostate, patients have a better than 90 percent survival rate at five years. Getting screened is one of the best things men can do to protect themselves from prostate cancer.
Cancer Screenings at Various Ages.
Many Americans are unaware of when they should see a doctor for cancer screening exams, such as mammograms and colonoscopies. Detecting cancer early is one of the best things people can do to protect their health. Screening exams allow cancers to be diagnosed at the earliest stages and allows the physician and the patient to plan the best course of treatment and helps increase survivorship. Texas Oncology offers guidelines for cancer screening exams.
Don’t Let Cancer Be Your Legacy.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Hispanic men, and accounting for differences for age and stage, Hispanic men are more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men. However, when caught early or before the cancer spreads beyond the prostate, patients have a better than 90 percent survival rate at five years. For most Hispanic men, family comes first, and they may not pay attention to their health until it threatens their ability to provide for their families. Awareness and education are key to preventing this disease and helping Hispanic men protect their health.