Prevention and Screening

Dr. Johanna Chan explains who is at risk for colon and rectal cancer and how to determine if you should be screened.

Dr. Folakemi Odedina talks about the decline in the rate of cancer deaths in the U.S. and the work that still needs to be done to improve access to care for all.

Skin, breast, prostate and lung are the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. Learn how to reduce your risk.

Dr. Samantha Somwaru discusses why there are disparities in cancer screenings and offers tips on how people can advocate for better care.

Dr. Christine Klassen explains what it means to have dense breasts and why they can make breast cancer screening more difficult.

Dr. Lionel Kankeu Founkoua hopes for a future in which cancer research benefits all people with cancer, including those who are not currently represented in clinical trials.

Dietitian Grace Fjeldberg explains how eating a plant-based diet can help you lower your risk of developing cancer.

Dr. Cardenas-Trowers explains the barriers women of color must overcome to ensure they receive screening for cervical cancer.

The findings will help health care professionals personalize approaches to breast cancer screening and risk factors.

Dr. Tri Dinh explains why both the HPV test and the Pap test are important screening tools for cervical cancer.