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Even with a busy schedule, find time for yourself. It’s important to keep up to date on your health care appointments and screenings – and if you’re 40+ or approaching 40, make sure you plan for your mammogram this year: https://bit.ly/4bug59D

Health care providers: while most breast cancers occur in older women, rates have been increasing slowly in women younger than 45. These tools can help you understand and assess your patients’ risk for early onset breast cancer: https://bit.ly/3YDb0Hw

Testing your home is the only way to know if radon levels are high. You and your family could be at risk for lung cancer. Get the why, when and ways to test your home for radon: https://www.cdc.gov/radon/testing/

Cindy’s routine cervical cancer screenings found precancerous cells that were removed before they could turn into cancer. Take time to schedule your next Pap and/or HPV test to prevent cervical cancer. https://bit.ly/4bug59D

CDC study found some women who are eligible for low-cost breast & cervical cancer screenings through a CDC program were not up to date. About 61% of women were not current with breast cancer screenings and 40% with cervical cancer screenings. https://bit.ly/4ivFaVf

Success Story: Louisiana Cancer Prevention and CrescentCare, a non-profit health care agency, teamed up to increase cervical cancer screenings in the community.

Louisiana has one of the highest cervical cancer death rates in the U.S. From November 2020 to March 2023, the organizations increased the number of screenings from 533 to 1,693. Learn how they achieved great success: https://bit.ly/40kRLTx

During a routine cervical cancer screening, Jasmine’s Pap test showed abnormal cells. If left untreated, abnormal cells can turn into cervical cancer, so Jasmine got a preventive procedure. Stay up to date on screenings so you can stop cervical cancer in its tracks. https://bit.ly/4bug59D

Find something you enjoy that keeps you moving during colder months. Adults should get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity and at least 2 days a week of muscle-strengthening activity. Learn about other ways to lower your breast cancer risk: http://bit.ly/3Yi6ltG

A fresh new year is the perfect time to put your health first. Make sure you are up to date with your health care appointments, including your mammograms if you’re 40 or older, and add these healthy habits that can help you lower your risk of breast cancer: http://bit.ly/3Yi6ltG

Cervical cancer rates in the U.S. decreased among young women aged 15 to 29 years across all economic levels. From 2007 to 2019, rates went down most among young women living in counties with a lower economic status. The decrease may be due to HPV vaccinations and screenings.

CDC provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to women who qualify. Find a screening program near you: https://bit.ly/4d1R327

Learning your family history of cancer can help you understand your own risk. The My Family Health Portrait: Cancer app can help you gather health information from your family members and share it with your doctor. Download today: https://bit.ly/4fNubF2