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Rochelle - I Didnt Know with music.wmvI Didn’t Know By Rochelle Andrew Greenley
"Many communities forget that cancer journeys affect the children too. We may become so wrapped up in our 'adult' problems that children are often left in the dark about why things are changing around them. After watching my story, I hope you think about the fact that sharing your story has no age limit. Children have different levels of understanding. It doesn’t mean we should discount their feelings or involvement."
Why have regular recommended screening exams?
Having recommended cancer screening exams help to find and treat cancer early, before it causes symptoms. Some screening tests may also help to prevent cancer. A Pap test can find abnormal cell changes before they become cancer. During a colonoscopy exam the health care provider looks at all the colon to find and remove abnormal growths called polyps before they become cancer.
Not all cancers can be detected early. However, several exams and procedures have been developed for specific cancers. Recommendations for screening exams are based upon a person's age, risk factors, and family history. If a person has a family history of cancer, they may need to begin having recommended screening exams at a younger age. It is important to have regular recommended screening exams when you are healthy to stay healthy. You can help decrease cancer incidence and mortality. Working together, we can change the story of cancer in Alaska!
Colon/rectum screening is recommended beginning at age 40 for Alaska Native men and women. Age 50 for other populations.
Skin cancer awareness is important for all ages.
Mammogram screening beginning at age 40 for women helps to find and treat breast changes early.
Pap tests beginning at age 21 for women can find and treat precancer cells before they become cancer.
Prostate screening discussions for men beginning at age 50 to learn the risks and benefits of testing to diagnose prostate cancer.
Testicular self awareness for men helps to find and treat testicular cancer. The most common cancer in young men ages 15-35.
Crystal Fagerstrom.wmvCancer to Me By Crystal Fagerstrom
"I come from a very small village but we have seen more than our share of cancer. I told this story because not a lot of people know about cancer or the things some go through. After watching my story, I hope you think about getting your screenings or making an appointment to get screened."
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