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| Pancreatic Cancer |
| Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in America. Typically diagnosed in men and women over 55 years old, pancreatic cancer is more common among African-Americans, people who smoke or use tobacco, and those with a family history of the disease. |
| Screening for early detection of pancreatic cancer is important because there are usually few, if any, signs or symptoms in the early stages of the disease, when it would be most treatable. Learn more about behavioral and lifestyle changes that can help prevent pancreatic cancer and discover how to manage your risk by visiting our prevention and screening site. |
| Lung Cancer |
| Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men and women in the U.S., and smoking tobacco accounts for 87% of lung cancer cases. You should be screened for lung cancer if you are a current smoker (or former smoker who quit in the past 15 years) or have a pack-a-day smoking history over the past 15 to 30 years. |
| The chances for successfully treating the disease are greatest when it's found early, so regular lung cancer screenings are recommended for adults at high risk of the disease. Along with going for regular exams, be aware of changes in your body, such as chest pain or a cough that doesn't go away. |
| To learn more, review MD Anderson's lung cancer screening chart with your doctor. |
| Together we are Making Cancer History®. |
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Ronald A. DePinho, M.D.
President
MD Anderson |
