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'Checking off' Cancer Protection in the New Year

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Thursday, January 17, 2008   

Sioux Falls, SD - Half of all men and one-third of women will develop cancer at some point during their lives. This harsh reality is why the American Cancer Society is encouraging South Dakotans to reduce their risk by participating in today's 'Great American Health Check.' Gretchen Tegeler with the American Cancer Society says the health check is an on-line assessment tool that gauges cancer risk.

"Going to the American Cancer Society website will enable an individual to take a short two to three minute assessment that looks at your habits and comes back with information for you about what you can do to reduce your risk factors. And you'll get advice in terms of diet, exercise, smoking and intake of alcohol."

Tegeler explains the survival rates for many cancers have improved over the last two decades, thanks in large part to a more aggressive use of early detection tests and better treatments. She says the majority of women are now screening for breast cancer, but the numbers for screening rates for colon cancer are still alarming.

"Screens for colon cancer are still very low. We have a lot of work to do and some people may not even realize they're at risk. The health check can point out to any given individual what their specific risks are and what they should do to minimize those risk factors."

Tegeler believes that January is a good month for everyone in the state to take stock of what needs to be done to stay healthy. She believes that cancer prevention depends a great deal on a good diet, physical exercise, tobacco avoidance and moderation in alcohol use.

The health check is available online at www.cancer.org.


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