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years, she said. sociation with Syringa Hospital and Clinics at Additional information on cancer screenWomen in the 40-49 age category should 202 N. A St. ings is available online at www.cancer.org, get their first mammogram, according to Tammy Smith, clinical director of Lewis www.cancer.gov and www.cdc.gov. the American Cancer Society. A breast exam Clark Endoscopy in Lewiston, said screening should be performed every year during a for colorectal cancer should begin at age 50. woman’s annual physical and any changes or Screening is recommended at a younger age if lumps should be immediately checked by a a person has a strong family history of colon physician, Rozyla said. Pap smears are recom- cancer or is experiencing symptoms, such as mended every one to three years for this age rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, changes in You can reduce your risk of cancer with group. bowel movements, the following lifestyle choices: “If you need a screening and don’t unexplained weight In the 50 and older • Stay away from tobacco. age group, the recom- have the resources, there are often loss, diarrhea, constilocal resources available to help. ” • Stay at a healthy weight. mendations are the pation and vomiting. • Get moving with regular physical Cynthia Rozyla same, with the addiIf a patient has activity. district quality of life manager for tion of a colonscopy. precancerous polyps • Eat healthy with plenty of fruits and the American Cancer Society “I really encourage removed during the vegetables. people to visit the cancer resource center at St. colonoscopy, he or she will be scheduled in • Limit how much alcohol you drink (if Joseph Regional Medical Center (in Lewisthree to five years for recheck. If the polyps are you drink at all). ton),” Rozyla said. “If you need a screening not precancerous, the next colonoscopy will • Protect your skin. and don’t have the resources, there are often be scheduled in five to seven years, she said. • Know yourself, your family history, and your risks. local resources available to help.” If no polyps are found, the next colonos• Have regular checkups and cancer The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. copy will take place in 10 years, unless the screening tests. Monday through Thursday. Similar resource patient has rectal bleeding or symptoms that centers are available at Gritman Medical would cause them to come in earlier, Smith Source: American Cancer Society Center in Moscow and at Grangeville in assaid.
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