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The @AmericanCancer has released updated prostate cancer screening guidelines that outline when and how often you should get screened.
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If you have a prostate gland and you’re at average risk, you should be screened every two years from ages 50-69. You may need to be screened earlier or more frequently if you’re at increased risk.
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Talk with your doctor about the screening schedule that's right for you. Learn more about prostate cancer screening and ways to reduce your risk: preventcancer.org/preventabl…
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If you have a prostate gland and you’re at average risk, you should be screened every two years from ages 50-69. You may need to be screened earlier or more frequently if you’re at increased risk.
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Talk with your doctor about the screening schedule that's right for you. Learn more about prostate cancer screening and ways to reduce your risk: preventcancer.org/preventabl…
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If you have a prostate gland and you’re at average risk, you should be screened every two years from ages 50-69. You may need to be screened earlier or more frequently if you’re at increased risk.
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Talk with your doctor about the screening schedule that's right for you. Learn more about prostate cancer screening and ways to reduce your risk: preventcancer.org/news/new-p…
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Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, from diet sodas and sugar-free gum to the sweetener in your morning coffee. But are they good for your health? 🧵 1/3
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Aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, has been studied for a potential link to cancer risk. While research is ongoing, current evidence does not show that aspartame definitively increases cancer risk in humans. 🧵 2/3
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Artificial sweeteners don't provide nutritional benefits, but they can be a useful alternative to added sugar for some people. Learn more: 🧵 3/3 preventcancer.org/article/do…
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Antonietta Recupido remembers when her sister, Milvia, was diagnosed with lung cancer. At just 39 years old—and a non-smoker—Milvia was otherwise healthy, despite her persistent symptoms like losing her voice. Instead of ignoring those symptoms, she got checked. 🧵 1/3
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Don’t grow alone this #NoShaveNovember—join the @preventcancer team and rally your family and friends to donate for cancer prevention and early detection. 🧡 🧵 1/2
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Drop the razor. Skip the shave. Join the movement: 🧵2/2 secure.qgiv.com/event/noshav…
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Many factors can contribute to our body weight—and some are out of our control. But reaching a weight that supports your health can help reduce your overall cancer risk. 🧵1/2
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You can reduce your risk by getting routine cancer screenings, avoiding tobacco products, staying physically active and eating a healthy diet. Learn more about how you can protect your health: 🧵 2/2 preventcancer.org/article/ho…
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Yesterday, former president @JoeBiden announced that he is limiting some of his upcoming public engagements as he manages the effects of his prostate cancer on his day-to-day life. 🧵 1/3
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Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer in 2025 and is being treated with radiation and hormone therapy. 🧵 2/3
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President Biden has been a longtime advocate of cancer prevention and early detection. Here’s what you need to know about prostate cancer: 🧵 3/3 preventcancer.org/article/pr…
