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This website will remain available through October 31st in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Health Education Week.
Early detection saves lives, get screened.
STAY AHEAD'S MISSION
STAY AHEAD'S MISSION
Increasing awareness and screening accessibility of breast and cervical cancer to UAA’s student body.
The National Cancer Institute reports that Covid-19 has significantly reduced the number of cancer screenings.
In 2020, the United States alone, missed out on an estimated 9.4 million screening exams that would have usually been conducted.
Lack of access,
Lack of awareness of recommended cancer screening tests,
Time constraints
Fear of results,
and cost are the most frequent barriers to screening.
Increased awareness and screening accessibility will be advantageous to UAA's diverse student body.
Approximately 70% of students fall within screening age ranges, and more than 60% identify as female. With this population, breast and cervical cancer are among the top leading cause of death due to late detection leading to a decrease in the effectiveness of treatment methods.
Chart was generated using data from the U.S. Department of Education
Staying ahead and taking advantage of recommended screening tests, can help detect cancer at an early stage and before symptoms appear.
If this is your first time learning about screening recommendations or if you are simply reluctant to have one done due to nervousness or lack of access, it is completely okay. Stay Ahead UAA is here to help.
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