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A Matter of Trust: Colorectal Cancer Screening among Native Americans

Two-thirds of people in the United States aged 50 to 75 are up-to-date with their colorectal cancer screening. Fewer than half of American Indian and Alaska Native people in the same age group are up-to-date. CDC is working with partners to change those numbers.

Fewer than half of American Indian and Alaska Native people are current with colorectal cancer screening. CDC partners with Indian Health Service and Tribally-run clinics to get more native American men and women screened. Partnership helps us reach out in ways that respect customs and culture and create trust. Read More >

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Prevent Colorectal Cancer: We Can Do It!

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“A childhood friend recently learned she has late-stage colon cancer. It’s horrible. The prognosis is grim and sad, but it didn’t have to happen. Colorectal cancer is largely preventable, through screening. One more late-stage diagnosis is one too many. Each of us really can make a difference.” Read More >

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Lowering Your Cancer Risk: A Matter of Ups and Downs

You can help prevent cancer by making healthy choices for you and your family.

Like creating a great song, creating a healthy body is a matter of ups and downs. A few simple choices can help you engineer a lifetime with lower cancer risk. Read More >

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Vaccination Nation: A Real Shot at Preventing Cancer

You can protect yourself and your family against some cancers by getting vaccinated.

"Suppose someone tells you there are quick, easy ways to help keep people from getting some kinds of cancer. Would you believe it?" Read More >

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Inspiring and Taking Action Against Cancer

You can help prevent cancer!

On World Cancer Day, it’s important to set our sights on a future where every person has the right information, makes healthy choices that prevent cancer before it starts, has the right screening at the right time, and gets good cancer treatment no matter where they live. Read More >

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