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JUNE is Men’s Health Month!

The goal of Men’s Health Month is to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

I in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. This is one of the top 3 cancers in men, along with Lung and colorectal cancer. These are also the leading causes of cancer deaths in men. It’s so important to be proactive and get checkups.

Take action to be healthy. Encourage men and boys in your life to make their health a priority. Learn about steps they can take each day to improve health.

Eat Healthy, don’t smoke, exercise and get routine check ups with your doctor. Routine check ups are so important. And make sure to see a doctor any time something changes in your body. Don’t wait, you body is the only one you get. Take the best care of it you can. Your doctor can help you.

Post by Jill Jordan, Executive Director of Marketing & Public Relations, comments and questions can also be sent to Jordan@MFHOC.com

 

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and a leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people ages 50 and older.

The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer – that’s why it’s so important to get screened.

People over age 50 have the highest risk of colorectal cancer. You may also be at higher risk if you are African American, smoke, or have a family history of colorectal cancer.

Everyone can take these healthy steps to help prevent colorectal cancer:

  • Get screened starting at age 50.
  • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
  • Get active and eat healthy.

Take care of yourself and help your friends and family know and understand the importance of screening, eating healthy and getting enough exercise. As always we, at Mid FL Cancer Centers, are caring for your life.

 

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. MID FLORIDA CANCER CENTERS wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer.

The good news?

  • HPV can be prevented by the HPV vaccine.
  • Cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests (called Pap tests) and follow-up care.In honor of National Cervical Health Awareness Month, MID FLORIDA CANCER CENTERS encourages:
  1. Women to start getting regular Pap tests at age 21
  2. Women to get the HPV vaccine before age 27
  3. Parents to make sure their pre-teens get the HPV vaccine at age 11 or 12
  4. Men to get the HPV vaccine if you are under age 22

Thanks to the health care reform law, you and your family members may be able to get these services at no cost to you. Check with your insurance company.
Take small steps can help keep you safe and healthy.

Mid Florida Cancer Centers is always Caring for YOUR Life! Let us know if we can help you in any way.

For more information, visit www.MidFloridaCANCERCenters.com