Detection Quotes

Canine scent detection of cancer was something that was anecdotally discussed for decades, but we felt it was appropriate to design a rigorous study that seriously investigated this topic to better evaluate its effectiveness. - Nicholas Broffman

Breast cancer deaths in America have been declining for more than a decade. Much of that success is due to early detection and better treatments for women. I strongly encourage women to get a mammogram. - Larry Craig

Better treatment and detection methods have also improved the survival rate for people with cancer, and for the first time in history, this year the absolute number of cancer deaths in the U.S. has decreased. - Ike Skelton

Being 'breast aware' plays a major role in early detection, so I was especially pleased to hear younger women in particular are being more proactive with breast examination and talking to their doctors. - Kylie Minogue

Being able to better understand this issue - prostate cancer detection and severity - has the potential to save thousands of men a year from surgery they don't need. - Lyle Berkowitz

Because we don't have good evidence of how to prevent colorectal cancer, the importance of early detection through regular screenings should be emphasized for both women and men from age 50 onward. - Marcia Stefanick

Because the risk for developing colorectal cancer increases beginning about eight to ten years after the onset of IBD, even if the disease is in remission, it is imperative people seek screenings more frequently, approximately every one to two years. Regular examinations allow for early detection and vital treatment for colorectal cancer -- a curable disease if caught early. - David Rubin

Because the majority of my readers are women, I feel that one public service I can provide to them is to spread the message of regular mammograms and early detection within the strip. - Cathy Guisewite

Awareness of risk factors and the need for screening can go a long way toward early detection and prevention of kidney disease. - Allan Collins