More Americans Urged to Get Screenings Response

I think that screening for cancer is really good. I think that people should really open their eyes, I mean it isn't really a bad idea to be safe about it. Its intersting to me that not many people really do it, but then again im not surprised. I think people should think more about this, its important. Especially if cancer runs in your family, you could keep getting the screening so you could catch the cancer early. Screenings I think are really helpful and that more people should start taking them. I found it intersting that they dont have screenings for all the cancers, such as prostate, and lung cancer. I think those are the most common. Overall this really helped me understand the purpose of screening.

More Americans Urged to get Cancer Screenings.

The rate of screening for breast and cervical cancers has stayed about the same since 2000, while the rate of colorectal cancer screening has increased but not as fast as experts had hoped. More people need to get screened than are being screened, they need to get screened regulary. Only 50.6 percent of men and women age 50 to 64 and 57.6 percent of those older than 65, get screened regularly. The best way to ensure that you are getting screened according to American Cancer Society. Tell your doctor that you want to be current with the guidelines. You should also tell your doctor that you want to be reminded to have a screening test. The Cancer Society does not recommend screening for other cancers, such as prostate or lung cancer.