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Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer

By Sheila Sjolander| 2023-03-13T09:57:12-07:00 March 13th, 2023|Prevention|

Not long ago, colorectal cancer was thought to be a concern mostly for those age 50 and older. But with more cases of this deadly cancer being found among those in their 40s or younger, doctors nationwide recommend testing by age 45 or sooner for those with identified risk factors. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness [...]

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Well Woman HealthCheck Program

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:48-07:00 May 2nd, 2011|Prevention|

Age and risk factor appropriate screening for breast and cervical cancer is a key public health intervention that saves countless lives every year, because early detection and treatment for these cancers result in substantially better outcomes. That’s where Arizona’s Well Woman HealthCheck Program comes in… Our Well Woman HealthCheck was established in 1993 as part [...]