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The
Cancer Prevention Program: Who We Are
Columbia
Weill Cornell Cancer Centers offer a comprehensive range of services
that combine the expertise of two premier academic medical institutions.
A full continuum of cancer care from prevention and early detection
through diagnosis and treatment is available. As a multidisciplinary
institution, we can also identify, coordinate and treat any other
medical concerns while you address your cancer concerns.
The
Cancer Prevention Program focuses on prevention and screening
services. Building on our extensive research and clinical expertise,
we have developed programs to help you reduce your risks of developing
cancer. Our programs cover a range of concerns:
- Primary
prevention—designed to prevent the occurrence of cancer
- Secondary
prevention—to identify those at increased risk for the disease
and screen for early signs/stages, when cure is more likely
- Tertiary
prevention—to monitor for and prevent recurrence of cancer
We
know that many cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle
changes. Other cancers can be successfully treated if they are
detected early. The most common cancers for which screening tests
are available include breast, gynecological, skin, lung, colorectal
and prostate. Regular screening is essential for early detection.
The range of services offered by Columbia Weill Cornell Cancer
Centers includes:
- Routine
screening exams
- High
risk evaluations
- Chemoprevention
(the use of drugs to prevent cancer in high-risk patients)
- Genetic
testing and counseling
- Nutritional
counseling
- Lung
screening for smokers and ex-smokers
- Smoking
cessation programs
For
information and inquiries, please contact Barbara Smolek, Manager
of the Cancer Prevention Program, at (212)305-9074.
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