Cancer Screening and Prevention Services at BVHS
Cancer experts at Blanchard Valley Health System know that health screenings are one of the most important ways you can ensure you are staying on track with a healthy lifestyle. Also, health screenings can help you find problems that can be treated early - before they become significant health issues, including:
National Guidelines for Cancer Screenings
The American Cancer Society recommends that screening for cancer begin as early as 20 years old. Cancer screenings are vital in your everyday health for not only preventing cancer but in some cases diagnosing cancer in the early curable stages. Some screenings are done yearly and some are only done every 10 years. It is important to talk with your doctor to discuss what screenings are right for you.
Record Your Family History at My Family Health Portrait
At your physician's office, you are commonly asked about your family history. Knowing your family history can help you and your doctor make smart health care decisions and schedule screenings appropriately based on your risk. Learn how to record your family history in one location through this convenient national program. You can save this information, print it for your doctor and even share it with your family members.
Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening Available
BVHS provides expert screening guidance to determine your risk of lung cancer - and if you need a screening before you have any symptoms. To determine your individual risk, learn more and then talk with your BVHS provider about an advance low dose lung cancer screening.
Learn More About Comprehensive Prevention Services
If you or a loved one wants more information about cancer prevention services, please contanct out team at The Armes Family Care Center at canceranswers@bvhealthsystem.org.
The Armes Family Cancer Care Center is an outpatient department of Blanchard Valley Hospital.