I SCREEN, YOU SCREEN…WE ALL NEED TO SCREEN
Screening is a cornerstone of cancer control. Cancer screening tests increase the chance of finding cancer early, when treatment is likely to work best. With some types cancers, early and regular screening can prevent the occurrence of cancer.
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