April is Cancer Control Month
Screening Guidelines
Prevention & Risk Reduction
Lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of cancer:
Schedule an annual exam
Complete your annual exam with your primary care provider to discuss your family history, cancer risk factors and cancer screening options.
Avoid Tobacco
Avoid secondhand smoke, avoid or quit tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vaping devices).
Limit alcohol consumption
The less alcohol you drink, the lower your risk for cancer.
Exercise Regularly
Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.
Practice Sun Safety
Use sunscreen and sun protection every day you are outside (30 SPF or higher) and do not use tanning beds.
Complete the HPV Vaccine Series
At least six types of cancer can be caused by HPV. Speak to your provider about completing the HPV vaccination series.
Test for Radon
Radon exposure reduction: radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. Get your home tested for radon and mitigate if necessary.
Cancer Survivors as of 2018: 276,000+
Expected new diagnoses in 2019: 27,000+
1 in 2 Colorado men will get cancer in their lifetime.
2 in 5 Colorado women will get cancer in their lifetime.
Most commonly diagnosed cancers in Colorado men are:
1. Prostate
2. Lung
3. Colorectal
4. Melanoma
5. Urinary
Most commonly diagnosed cancers in Colorado women are:
1. Breast
2. Lung
3. Colorectal
4. Melanoma
5. Uterine
Cancer Survivors as of 2018: 276,000+
Expected new diagnoses in 2019: 27,000+
1 in 2 Colorado men will get cancer in their lifetime.
2 in 5 Colorado women will get cancer in their lifetime.
Most commonly diagnosed cancers in Colorado men are:
1. Prostate
2. Lung
3. Colorectal
4. Melanoma
5. Urinary
Most commonly diagnosed cancers in Colorado women are:
1. Breast
2. Lung
3. Colorectal
4. Melanoma
5. Uterine
