A simple blood test (PSA) or physical exam (DRE) can detect prostate cancer early. 🧪 Early detection can be life-saving—talk to your doctor about screening! ✅ Read more: cancer.gov/types/prostate…

Want to lower your risk for prostate cancer? 💪 Stay active, eat a balanced diet, and keep up with regular check-ups. Your health is in your hands! 🥦🏃‍♂️ Read more: cancer.gov/types/prostate…

Screening for prostate cancer is a personal decision. 🤝 Discuss your options with your doctor and make the best choice for your health and well-being! Read more: uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recomme…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This month, we share important information about breast cancer: prevention, detection, and support. Let's raise awareness and support those affected.

Breast cancer is a disease where cells in the breast grow uncontrollably. There are different kinds of breast cancer, depending on which cells in the breast become cancerous. Learn more about the basics: cdc.gov/breast-cancer/…

1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer sometime in their lifetime. When caught at its earliest stages, breast cancer is highly treatable! Learn more about the statistics: cdc.gov/breast-cancer/…

What increases your risk for breast cancer? Your risk for breast cancer is due to a combination of many factors, including age, genetics, lifestyle, and certain hormonal changes. Understanding these can help in prevention and early detection. Read more: cdc.gov/breast-cancer/…

Some people do not have any signs or symptoms, and people may have different symptoms of breast cancer. However, if you notice any changes that worry you, see your doctor immediately. Regular self-exams and awareness are key!

Early detection saves lives! Regular screening with a mammogram can help detect breast cancer early when it's most treatable. Learn more about the basics of mammograms: cancer.gov/types/breast/m…

.UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Cent is collaborating with Peach Tree Health to launch a Healthy Cervix study called HEALIX. It'll help us study cervical cancer rates among marginalized populations in Yuba, Butte, Sutter, & Sacramento counties. Learn more here: ucdavis.health/405oMof UC Davis Health

Living with breast cancer is more than a physical challenge. Emotional support from friends, family, and support groups is vital, as well as taking take of your mental health. Find more resources at: nationalbreastcancer.org/about-breast-c…

Hats off to sanchita bhatnagar for her effort to provide underserved and remote communities with mammograms by coordinating this collaboration between UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Cent, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, and Davis Senior High School! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BelieveinBetter davisenterprise.com/news/blue-devi…

Not all personal risk factors are preventative, but lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Exercise, a balanced diet, and limiting alcohol intake are just a few habits you can adopt to stay proactive about your health! Read more: cancer.org/cancer/types/b…

At the UC Davis Breast Cancer Program, we offer expert, multidisciplinary care for every stage of breast cancer. Learn more: health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/cancer-…

Your preteen is growing up before your eyes. Make sure they’re protected against preventable diseases like meningitis, HPV, whooping cough, flu and COVID-19. Contact your doctor, pharmacy, or visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine appointments. #PreteenVaxCA

As your kids grow up, you can't prevent their pimples, but you can prevent 6 types of cancer with the HPV vaccine, recommended for all preteens starting at age 9. To find out more about the HPV vaccine, visit go.cdph.ca.gov/preteen-vaccine #CaliforniaHPVFree  #hpvawarenessday

📢 Parents: ask for the #HPVvaccine at your child’s back-to-school doctor visit. The HPV vaccine is most effective when given between 9–12-years-old. It protects against cancer later in life. Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #CaliforniaHPVFree

Vaccines can help keep your preteen and teen stay healthy, so they can continue going to school and hanging out with friends. Get some peace of mind by immunizing your preteen against diseases like whooping cough and meningitis.  shotsforschool.org  #DontWaitVaccinate

People of all ages need whooping cough vaccines – including preteens and teens! Whooping cough can make you cough for weeks or even months, sometimes so hard that you vomit. Vaccination is the best way to make whooping cough milder. Schedule your child’s appointment today!

You might never find out where a child caught bacterial meningitis; just sharing a soda might bring infection. Shield your preteen or teen with meningitis vaccines. #AIAW25