Stay healthy and reduce your risk of developing cancer.
Making healthy lifestyle choices is your first line of defense against cancer.
Say no to smoking and tobacco use.
Keep your skin safe from sun damage.
Maintain a healthy diet.
Get active.
Get your scheduled screenings.
Talk with your
primary care provider to find out what cancer screenings are right for you.
Lung Cancer Screening Program
Studies show that lung cancer deaths can be reduced by 20% when at-risk
individuals participate in a lung CT cancer screening program. If you're
a current or former smoker and between the ages of 50-77, you may be eligible
for Frederick Health's lung cancer screening program. There's only one
way to find out.
Only 5 out of 100 known cancer types have recommended screening tests.
The Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test offered at Frederick Health,
screens for more than 50 types of cancers that don't have recommended
screenings today. This test can help identify cancer cells even before
you are symptomatic.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S.
Every year, more than 4,000 new cases of prostate cancer occur in Maryland.
Should you get screened for prostate cancer? Could you be at risk? Learn
the symptoms and treatment options available at Frederick Health.
Breast cancer won't wait. Neither should you. Annual mammograms are the
first step in successfully detecting and treating breast cancer. Do you
know the symptoms, risk factors, screening, and prevention options available
to you at Frederick Health?
Of all cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second
leading killer in the U.S. Routine screenings for colorectal cancer are
your best defense against the disease. If you're 50 or older, talk to
your doctor about getting screened. Learn the steps so you can take action.
