Screening and Prevention

Understanding your risk of cancer is the best way to prevent it. Early detection is important because when cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat.

Healthy lifestyle choices such as diet and nutrition, physical activity, and not smoking can help lower your cancer risk. Regular cancer screening exams may detect cancer early. Learn more about cancer screenings recommended by the American Cancer Society and Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon.

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