March: Colon Cancer
Throughout the month of March, the Cancer Center will be distributing free IFOB screening kits at all three centers. The kit is then brought back to the Cancer Center where testing is run. This kit tests for the presence of blood in the stool. While it is not definitive for cancer, blood present in the stool can be an indicator of colon cancer.
April: Head and Neck Cancer
The head and neck screening consists of a visual exam of the head and neck region as well as the oral cavity.
May: Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer; however, if detected early, treatment is very successful. The skin cancer screening involves only a 2 to 3 minute visual inspection of the patient’s body including the scalp, hands and feet.
September: Prostate Cancer (PSA)
These are the American Cancer Society recommendations for prostate screening:
Join us in Lawton for our next FREE Head and Neck Cancer screening April 26th!
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