Cancer Prevention and Management for Older Adults

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Get resources to better understand Cancer prevention and treatment.

Learn about why cancer screenings are important for seniors and what how they can reduce cancer risk, and what cancer screenings are important as you age.

Feb 2, 2023

Prevention: How Older Adults Can Reduce Their Risk of Cancer Read Article

Nov 7, 2022

How Lung Cancer Screenings Can Save Older Adult Lives Read Article

Sep 27, 2022

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screenings Read Article

Jul 12, 2022

The Importance of Getting Screened for Cancer as You Age Read Article

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., but it’s also the most preventable. Learn more about melanoma and how you can spot skin cancer.

Apr 25, 2022

Skin Cancer Signs, Symptoms, and Ways to Stop Cancer Before It Starts Read Article

MHP Salud offers a chronic disease management tool that can be used to track the management of a chronic condition(s).

Apr 18, 2022

How to Track Your Chronic Disease and Symptoms Through an Easy-to-Use Tool Read Article

More Ways to Manage Your Health

Get information on prevention and how to manage ongoing health conditions focused on physical and mental health. From exercise tips to diet and nutrition, this is your one-stop shop for caring for yourself and loved ones.

A senior Caucasian woman is listening to her healthcare options from a Black female doctor.

Colorectal cancer survival rates are very high when the cancer is detected early and it can be more easily and successfully treated.

Mar 14, 2022

Why A Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life Read Article

Nov 12, 2020

What Does Medicare Cover for Cancer? Read Article

Mar 9, 2020

Chronic vs. Acute Medical Conditions: What's the Difference? Read Article

Apr 9, 2019

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know Read Article

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