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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 1d

Read Allison’s story here: preventcancer.org/article/how-... 🧵 (3/3)

What to know about dense breasts and cancer screenings

Dense breast tissue makes cancer harder to spot on routine mammograms, so you may need additional screenings such as an MRI or ultrasound.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 1d

After speaking with her OB-GYN, she chose to have an MRI, which ended up catching a non-cancerous spot. Now, Allison urges those with dense breast tissue to take action—consider supplemental or more frequent screening & talk to your health care provider to make a decision. 🧵 (2/3)

Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 1d

When Allison was told she had dense breasts, she didn’t know what steps to take after her routine mammogram. Her options to stay healthy & ahead of cancer were to increase the frequency of her mammograms, get supplemental screenings or a combination of both. 🧵 (1/3)

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 3d

Read more about Ali’s story and how cancer prevention can be a family affair: preventcancer.org/article/prev... 🧵 (2/2)

Preventing cancer can be a family affair: Ali’s story - Prevent Cancer Foundation

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 3d

Ali Rogin found out she carried the BRCA1 genetic mutation when she was in college—which she inherited from her dad. Ali took preventive measures for her own health, and by having her daughter through IVF, she ensured her daughter wouldn’t inherit the gene either. 🧵 (1/2)

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 4d

Talk to your health care provider about which screening option is right for you and learn more about the new blood-based test. preventcancer.org/article/colo... 🧵 (2/2)

What to know about the new blood-based test for colorectal cancer - Prevent Cancer Foundation

There are blood tests available for colorectal cancer screening, including one recently approved by the FDA. Here’s what you need to know.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 4d

In 2024, the FDA approved a new blood-based screening test for people ages 45 and older who are at average risk of colorectal cancer—the first of its kind to be approved as a screening option for colorectal cancer. 🧵 (1/2)

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 7d

Khan continues to share the message that we need to listen to our bodies and take advantage of the resources that we have available and use them to take care of not only our mental health, but our physical health, too. preventcancer.org/article/figh... 🧵 (2/2)

Fight over fear: Aisha Khan's breast cancer journey - Prevent Cancer Foundation

Aisha Khan details her breast cancer battle and encourages others to get screened.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 7d

In fall of 2021, Aisha Khan got a call from her health care provider and was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Khan admitted she had been too scared to schedule a mammogram until 2017 and now knows the need to advocate for cancer prevention and early detection. 🧵 (1/2)

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Permanente Doctors @permanentedoctors.bsky.social · 14d

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. How can you know if you should be screened?

Writing for @preventcancer.org urologist Dr. Chirag Patel explains when, why, and how to have a conversation with your doctor.

Should I get screened for prostate cancer? - Prevent Cancer Foundation

At age 50, men at average risk of prostate cancer should begin talking to their health care provider about prostate cancer screening and begin the process of shared decision-making.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 7d

We're so proud of you both! Thank you for your continued support of the Foundation. 💚 Can't wait to follow along again this year!

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Champion Awareness @championawareness.bsky.social · 11d

I am happy to officially announce that Jesse and I are riding our bikes 340 miles from DC to Pittsburgh starting on October 23.

If you would like us to honor someone special that had #cancer or is battling cancer please let me know.

#cycling @preventcancer.org #kindness

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 8d

For more, head to: preventcancer.org/article/five...

Five Activities for a Healthy Fall

Fall is a great time of year, with recognizable flavors and beautiful scenery. Here are five activities to have a healthy, enjoyable fall season.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 8d

Activity #5: Rake up fallen leaves, a great way to work your muscles while checking a task off your list. Don’t forget the big jump at the end! 🍂

Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 8d

Activity #4: Take a hike— the perfect way to exercise and peep the beautiful fall foliage.🌳

Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 8d

Activity #3: Enjoy a healthy fall snack, like apples from the orchard or a pumpkin yogurt dip. 🌽

Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 8d

Activity #2: Get outside in the crisp fall air and get moving with a tennis or pickleball match, volleyball game or soccer tournament. 🎾

Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 8d

Activity #1: Go to an apple orchard or pumpkin patch—both great places to walk around while enjoying the beautiful scenery and picking out (or maybe even snacking on) some produce. 🍎

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 8d

Here’s a thread of five fall activities to help you stay active (while hopefully having some fun):

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 9d

Munn hoped that by sharing her experience with the BCRAT and her early detection story, she would be able to help save other lives: preventcancer.org/article/oliv... 🧵2/2

Olivia Munn helped by early detection

Olivia Munn took a breast cancer risk assessment test that she credits with saving her life and now encourages others to do the same.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 9d

Olivia Munn was diagnosed with stage one bilateral breast cancer with no symptoms, no family history and no warning signs after taking the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT), which she credits with saving her life. 🧵1/2

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 9d

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How to talk to your kid about HPV and cancer prevention - Prevent Cancer Foundation

When talking to your kid about HPV: lead with health, not fear, explain what HPV is, talk about the vaccine as routine care, and encourage honest conversation.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 9d

HPV is the most common STI in the U.S., but due to its link to cancer, prevention can (and should!) begin long before any sexual behaviors. Talk to your child or teen about HPV and cancer prevention and empower them to make informed, healthy choices throughout their lives. 🧵 (3/3)

Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 9d

🗣️ Lead with health, not fear.

🗣️ Explain what HPV is.

🗣️ Talk about the vaccine as routine care.

🗣️ Encourage questions—and be honest. 🧵 (2/3)

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Prevent Cancer Foundation @preventcancer.org · 9d

One of the most impactful health conversations you can have with your kids is about HPV and its role in preventing at least six types of cancer. Here’s some tips on how to have that conversation: 🧵 (1/3)

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