Atlantic County Healthy Living Coalition

 

Women and Cancer

Source ACHLC Members

Specific cancer women should be aware of and understand their risks.

American Cancer Society suggests that all men get a cancer-related checkup as part of their general health visits after age 20. Depending on your age, this should include health counseling and tests for cancers of the skin, thyroid, mouth, lymph nodes, and ovaries, as well as the specific cancers listed below:

Breast Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Endometrial Cancer

Lung Cancer

Skin Cancer - Melanoma Cancer

Skin Cancer - Nonmelanoma

Ovarian Cancer

Information posted 7-7-05.

ACHLC membership is made up of a group of Atlantic County healthcare professionals, organizations and concerned citizens.




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