Getting screened regularly for cancer can save your life
Your age, health, and lifestyle choices (e.g., what you eat, how active you are, if you're a smoker), and family history can impact your need for cancer screenings.
When should I get screened for cancer?
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Not all types of cancer have a screening test. What cancers can be screened and questions to ask your doctor about cancer screenings are provided by the National Cancer Institute.
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Recommendations for cancer screening differ, but it's important to understand when to get screened. Learn more and talk to your doctor about when you should get screened.
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American Cancer Society recommendations for cancer screenings by age group.
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United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for cancer screenings.
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Are there resources to help me get screened for cancer?
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Find out what health insurance plans are right for you with Connect for Health Colorado and whether you're eligible for a subsidy to cover a portion of your health insurance costs.
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Talk to a clinic about cancer screening options and what you qualify for.
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Colorado Community Health Network can help you find a doctor whether you're insured or not, and the medical care you need when you need it.
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Colorado Rural Health Center can give more information on what a rural health center is, and where to find Rural Health Centers in the state.
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Breast and cervical cancer screenings may be available to women who qualify under the Women’s Wellness Connection.
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Komen also offers low-cost or free breast cancer screening options to women who qualify.
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CDPHE's Cancer Prevention and Control programs offer resources across the cancer continuum.
Why does my family health history matter?
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Some cancers have genetic links. Having relatives with cancer may increase the risk of developing cancer for you and your family.
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The American Cancer Society provides information about cancers that can be inherited through family health history.
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Know your genes and how this can impact your risk for breast cancer with information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Create a Family Health Portrait to track family health history, including cancer.