Cancer risks, screening, and prevention
Reduce your cancer risk. See our tools and resources below to learn about your personal risk factors and the importance of recommended screenings. Prevention and early detection are crucial. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, connect with one of our care navigators today to learn about your Carrum Health benefit.
Understanding your breast cancer risk
Breast cancer affects millions of women, but understanding your risk factors can empower you to take proactive steps. This video explores the various factors that contribute to breast cancer risk, going beyond the common misconception that it’s solely a hereditary disease.
Assess your cancer risk and take control
City of Hope developed this assessment tool to help save lives by sharing key prevention strategies. They utilize the gold standard of clinical guidelines developed by physicians on their Risk Management Task Force.
How to do a better breast
self-exam
If your monthly breast self-exam happens in the shower — sporadically — and involves a quick once-over of your breasts, you may be missing some important elements of an effective exam. At Carrum Health, we connect you with leading cancer experts like City of Hope’s breast surgeon, Dr. Laura Kruper, who offers helpful tips for a more thorough self-exam.
What are dense breasts?
Dr. Lisa Hamilton, a breast surgical oncologist with Minnesota Oncology, discusses breast density and why additional screening, including a breast MRI or breast ultrasound, may be beneficial.
When to start and stop breast cancer screening
Dr. Arianne Gallaty, breast surgeon at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (a leading cancer center in Carrum Health’s Network), covers when to begin your mammogram screenings and how factors like family history and genetics can influence your screening schedule.
What is genetic testing for breast cancer?
Dr. Lisa Hamilton from Minnesota Oncology (one of the leading cancer centers in Carrum’s network) explains that genetic testing can identify gene mutations that increase risk. However, family history is key, as few cancers are linked to gene mutations (5–10%).
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