Amy K. Patel, Medical Director of The Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital and Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, shared on LinkedIn:
“Cancer screening saves lives.
Thank you to The Courier-Tribune for helping us deliver this message.
A recent Journal of The American Medical Association Network Open study suggests that nearly 18 million women ages 45–64 are due for at least one recommended breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening.
That equates to so many missed opportunities to detect cancer early-when treatment is often most effective and outcomes can be significantly improved.
If you’re due for a screening test, please don’t put it off.
Staying up to date with recommended screening guidelines can help detect cancer before symptoms appear, giving you the best chance for successful treatment.
Talk with your primary or specialty care provider about which screenings are right for you based on your age, personal health history, and risk factors.
Your screening appointment could make all the difference.”
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