featured medical Education TOPIC: Routine Cancer Screening

Various medical groups and societies provide guidelines for cancer screening, and some have been updated in the past year, including guidelines for lung and breast cancer screening. Physicians not only need to know which cancers to screen for, but also the specific age requirements and risk factors to consider. Up to 50% of all cancers can be prevented by following lifestyle recommendations and health professional advice, so primary care and other physicians should be able to educate patients on how they can reduce their risk of cancer through healthy lifestyle choices, limiting tobacco and alcohol, getting regular check-ups, etc. It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of and follow the latest screening guidelines, choose appropriate screening and genetic tests, and educate patients about preventative measures.

Learning Objectives:

1. Follow new screening guidelines for breast, cervical, colorectal, endometrial, lung, and prostate cancers

2. Utilize the latest screening and genetic tests

3. Educate patients on preventative measures

4. Obtain an accurate history, taking into consideration patients who currently smoke or have already quit smoking, and screen patients for lung cancer accordingly

If your medical staff needs an update on routine cancer screening guidelines, consider contacting our office to book a speaker at 877-505-4777 or info@speakersnetwork.com.

REFERENCES

https://pressroom.cancer.org/releases?item=1274

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9857083/