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CANCER COMMUNITY EDUCATION
TAR WARS
Recently Southeastern Med received a Community Investment
Grant from the American Cancer Society to do tobacco-free education in
local schools. Becky Wheeler, CTR, Cancer Registrar spoke to over 600 area
5th graders in Guernsey and Noble Counties.
The "Tar Wars" presentation consisted of a
one-hour classroom presentation where students engaged in a series of six
interactive activities designed to:
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Increase their knowledge of the short-term effects of tobacco use.
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Help them identify reasons why people use tobacco products.
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Prompt them to think critically about tobacco advertising.
One of the activities included creation of tobacco-free
posters. The posters were displayed at Southeastern Med and one winner was
selected from each school to be sent on to the state and national levels
of competition. The winners from each school received a $20 Walmart gift
card. The winners and their families were treated to a pizza party where
the awards were presented.
Southeastern Med hopes to continue this tobacco-free
education each year. For more information about the "Tar Wars"
presentation, contact Becky Wheeler, CTR at 439-8156.
EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER
American Cancer Society recommendations for early
detection of Cancer in Average Risk, Asymptomatic People
|
CANCER TYPE/SITE |
GENDER |
AGE |
TEST OR PROCEDURE |
FREQUENCY |
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Breast |
F |
20-39 |
Clinical Breast Exam
Breast Self Exam
(recommended but optional) |
Every 3 Years
Monthly |
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40+ |
Mammogram
Clinical Breast Exam
Breast Self Exam
(recommended but optional) |
Every Year1
Every Year
Monthly |
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Cervix |
F |
<18 |
Pap Test
(if
sexually active) |
Every Year |
|
18-39 |
Pap Test
Pelvic Exam |
Every Year2
Every 1-3 Year |
|
40+ |
Pap Test
Pelvic Exam |
Every Year2
Every Year |
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Colon & Rectum |
M&F |
50+ |
Colonoscopy |
Every 10 Years |
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OR |
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Double-Contrast
Barium Enema |
Every 5-10 Years |
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OR |
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Fecal Occult Blood
Test (FOBT) & Flexible Sigmoidoscopy3 |
Every Year
Every 5 Years |
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OR |
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Flexible
Sigmoidoscopy3 |
Every 5 Years |
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OR |
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Fecal Occult Blood
Test (FOBT)3 |
Every Year |
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Prostate |
M |
50+4 |
Digital Rectal
Exam (DRE)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Blood Test |
Every Year
Every Year |
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Cancer Related
Checkup |
M&F |
20-39 |
Health Counseling
and Exam of Thyroid, Testicles,
Ovaries, Lymph Nodes, Oral Cavity &
Skin |
Every 3 Years |
|
40+ |
Health Counseling
and Exam of Thyroid, Testicles,
Ovaries, Lymph Nodes, Oral Cavity &
Skin |
Every Year |
1 If facing sever health problems that are likely to shorten
life, discuss with medical professional about cessation of mammography screening
2 May be less frequent after three or more consecutive satisfactory normal
annual exams.
3 Flexible sigmoidoscopy together with FOBT is preferred when compared to FOBT or
flexible sigmoidoscopy alone. All positive tests should be followed up with a
colonoscopy.
4 Men in high-risk groups, such as African-American men or those with a strong
familial predisposition (two or more affected first-degree relatives), should
begin screening at an earlier age.
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