Screening for Cancer and Hepatitis C Saves Lives! Get Screened! Stay Healthy!

Las pruebas de detección de cáncer y hepatitis C salvan vidas ¡Manténgase sano!

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Regular cancer screenings and early detection of Hepatitis C can reduce the risk of breast, cervical, colorectal and liver cancer – and increase rates of successful treatment and survival.

And we made it easier to get the screenings and support you need with:

  • Free Screenings for eligible individuals.
  • Risk Assessments to understand cancer risk.
  • Support to guide you through the process.

Learn more about your risk factors and if you qualify for free screenings and risk assessments. Call (832) 548 5431 to speak with a caring team member today or complete the form below.

Las revisiones periódicas del cáncer y la detección precoz de la hepatitis C pueden reducir el riesgo de cáncer de mama, de cuello uterino, colorrectal y de hígado, y aumentar las tasas de éxito del tratamiento y de supervivencia.

Y hemos facilitado la realización de las pruebas de detección y el apoyo que necesita:

  • Exámenes de detección gratuitos para personas elegibles
  • Evaluaciones personalizadas para comprender el riesgo de cáncer.
  • Apoyo para guiarte en el proceso.

Obtenga más información sobre sus factores de riesgo y si califica para exámenes de detección y evaluaciones de riesgo gratuitos. Llame a (832) 548 5431para hablar con un miembro del equipo atento hoy.


Learn about different types of cancer.

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast when cells grow and divide in an uncontrolled way creating a mass of tissue called a tumor. Mammograms are recommended annually starting at age 45 (or 40 if desired) and every two years starting at age 55.

LOOK OUT FOR:

  • New lump in breast or armpit, thickening or swelling of part of breast, and pulling in nipple area.
  • Pain in any area of breast.
  • Change in breast size or shape, redness or nipple discharge.

YOU MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK IF YOU:

  • Are overweight or obese
  • Are not physically active
  • Have not had a child
  • Have not breastfed
  • Have used menopausal hormone therapy
  • Use birth control
  • Drink alcohol (2-3 drinks/day)

Please visit PreventCancer.org to learn much more about breast cancer.

Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix. PAP test screenings are recommended every three years for those ages 21- 29 and every five for those age 30-65 with HPV test.

LOOK OUT FOR:

  • Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause.
  • Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor.
  • Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse.

YOU MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK IF YOU:

  • Smoke
  • Used birth control pills for a long time
  • Have had many children
  • Have had many sexual partners
  • Have the human papillomavirus

Please visit PreventCancer.org to learn much more about cervical cancer.

Colorectal cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the colon or rectum divide uncontrollably and ultimately form a malignant (cancerous) tumor. It is recommended that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45 with a stool-based test and a colonoscopy every 10 years.

LOOK OUT FOR:

  • Change in bowel habits.
  • Blood in your stool (bowel movement).
  • Diarrhea, constipation or feeling that the bowel does not empty all the way.
  • Abdominal pain, aches or cramps that don’t go away.
  • Weight loss without trying.

YOU MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK IF YOU:

  • Are overweight or obese
  • Drink too much alcohol
  • Have a diet heavy in red meat
  • Have diabetes mellitus Type 2
  • Have a family history
  • Have had gallbladder removed
  • Use alcohol
  • Smoke cigarettes

Please visit PreventCancer.org to learn much more about colorectal cancer.

Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver and is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States. It often goes unnoticed because there are no symptoms. If left untreated, Hepatitis C can lead to liver cancer, which occurs when liver cells grow out of control. Doctors can diagnose Hepatitis C with a simple blood test. Getting treated for Hepatitis C can reduce your risk of developing liver cancer by 75%. Early detection and  treatment can cure over 90% of cases.

LOOK OUT FOR:

  • Feeling very tired all the time
  • Yellowing of your skin or eyes (called jaundice)
  • Stomach pain or swelling
  • Loss of appetite or weight loss
  • Nausea or throwing up

YOU MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK IF YOU:

  • You’ve ever used drugs with needles, even just once
  • You got a blood transfusion before 1992
  • You were born to a mother who had Hepatitis C
  • You’ve had kidney dialysis for a long time
  • You got a tattoo or piercing in an unclean place
  • You have HIV

Please visit PreventCancer.org to learn much more about liver cancer.