Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates. FOX13
that the percentage of cancers detected by screenings varied across the four cancer types: breast cancer accounted for 61%, cervical cancer was 52%, colorectal cancer was 45%, and lung cancer was 3%, and 77% of prostate cancers were detected through screenings.
Additionally, the report also evaluated rates of cancer found during screenings for each state. According to the study, states with the highest percentages of cancers detected by screenings were Arizona , New Mexico , and Florida . Arkansas and Louisiana had among the lowest, both at 12%. "Cancer treatments have vastly improved over the last few decades, but the health system’s ability to screen for cancer, which is essential for early diagnosis and effective treatment, still has a long way to go,"
, said in a statement. "There needs to be more screening options to catch more cancers and improve outcomes for patients."By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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