The Importance of Paying Attention to Your Body
Your body is constantly communicating with you, and it is important to pay attention to the signals it sends.
A Note To Say Thanks For All The Support
At Spotting Cancer, we are grateful for the support that organizations like Google and Microsoft have given us.
When to Use the Internet vs. When to See Your Medical Team
Studies report that over 85% of American adults have looked online for health-related information.
The 7 Most Common Signs & Symptoms of Cancer to Watch
Cancer is not preventable at this time. It is curable! The best opportunity to being cured is to find it early and get it treated timely. So, what can you do to increase the probability of early detection.
Start Charting Your History Today!
Just like you would prepare an emergency plan and contacts for your family, you should chart out your biological family’s cancer history.
4 Methods That Help Detect Breast Cancer Early
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 out of 8 women will have breast cancer in the United States. The male probability is 1 in 833. The good news 99% of breast cancer patients can survive over 5 years if the disease has not spread.
Things to Know About Colonoscopies
A Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure that lets your health care provider see inside the entire large intestine and rectum.
How to Create a Habit of Monitoring Your Body
No one knows your body better than you do. You know every inch of skin and the way your body usually feels during each time of day or routine activity. Just as you might notice a sprain or a cold coming on, you can also keep track of your body’s functions as a pre-screening method to detect cancer.
Have Fun in the Sun, but Stay Protected too!
Enjoying sun-filled days gives you vitamin D, a significant contributor to mental wellbeing. However, prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes most skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
Not Sure How to Beat Cancer? Take Charge of Your Health to Spot and Beat Cancer
Not sure about how to beat cancer? Be proactive! Take charge of your health by following a few simple guidelines One…Know the signs and symptoms of cancer Two…Check your body on a regular basis for any signs or symptoms Three…Know your family health history.