The American Cancer Society projects that more than 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2025. That is about 5,600 new cases each day.
Tuesday, February 4 is recognized as World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness and encourage prevention.
We are all impacted by cancer. Even if we haven’t been diagnosed ourselves, it’s likely we know someone who has. Cancer impacts all races and genders and doctors urge you to take steps to live healthier lives and have regular screenings.
10 News spoke to a local doctor at LewisGale who specializes in breast cancer, Dr. Jolene Henshaw. She stressed the importance of prevention and screening.
“Prioritize yourself. You cannot take care of anyone else if you are not well. So the best thing you can do for your kids, is to have that mammogram,” Dr. Henshaw said. “The earlier we find a cancer, not only do we find it and treat it, but the earlier we treat it, hopefully the less treatment you’ll need.”
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