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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 10 months agoThe National Cancer Institute estimates that more than half a million women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and that each year over half of these women die from the disease. The HPV (humanpapilloma virus) vaccine could prevent many of these cases and save lives. Follow the link below to learn more about HPV and its…[Read more]
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Paula McKenzie posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago
Great video! Very informative!
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 5 years, 11 months agoIf someone were to ask you “what is the greatest gift you could receive this holiday season?” what would you say? Would it be your health, time with your family?
Then get caught up on all of your preventative cancer screenings and start the New Year out right. Regular cancer screenings is the best way to either prevent cancer, or detect it in…[Read more] -
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Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 5 years, 11 months ago -
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years agoNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer. There are several risk factors that increase your risk of lung cancer. Smoking is the #1 risk factor, but family history of lung cancer in a parent, sibling or child also puts you in a higher risk category. Another risk factor is environmental…[Read more]
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The 30 pack-year smoking history will qualify you for a screening CT scan.
1 pack per day x 30 years = 30 pack years
2 packs per day x 15 years = 30 pack yearsTalk to your doctor about your pack year history to see if you might benefit from the screening CT.
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month agoDo you or someone you know need a mammogram? Breast cancer screening is as easy as 1-2-Screen! Talk to your healthcare provider today about getting screened with a clinical breast exam and mammogram! If you don’t have health insurance or you need assistance making appointments, finding transportation or need language interpretation, call 3…[Read more]
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Great year round message! Early detection is the key.
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Paula McKenzie posted a new activity comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Wow, that is amazing. I just heard a local gynecologist speak last week, and he says he rarely sees cervical cancer anymore, and when he does, it is usually in women who have put off having pap tests for a long time. Just shows that preventative screenings are working, and the HPV vaccine is just one more tool in the toolshed!!
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Paula McKenzie posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 1 month agoToday is October 2, and we are kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know you can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Some risk factors cannot be reduced (such as age), but there are things you can do.
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Limit the amount of alcohol you consume
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Paula McKenzie posted a new activity comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Lisa,
That is a great question and there are a lot of factors that go into when a person should have a repeat colonoscopy. We follow the guidelines set by the Medical Advisory Committee through our cancer programs in the State of Maryland. Usually, the endoscopist takes into consideration the type of polyp, size of polyp, number of polyps and the…[Read more] -
Paula McKenzie posted a new activity comment 6 years, 1 month ago
We are participating in a Womens Health Presentation on October 9 at WMHS. I have attached a flyer that tells about this program. Should be very informative, and we will have a table set up with nurses to answer questions about cancer and screenings. We have also put information in the newspaper, and we are available to speak at meetings,…[Read more]
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