Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
From press release (ACOG):
Nearly two-thirds of women (63%) mistakenly believe that if a typical woman has no family history of cancer, then she is at low risk for developing the disease, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® on behalf of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In fact, most cancers occur in people with no family history of the disease. The ACOG survey data underscore the need for better education and understanding of the various steps women can take to prevent cancer and to detect it early.
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In response to these findings, ACOG today launched a new web-based guide to serve as an impetus for women of all ages to talk with their ob-gyns about cancer prevention and detection. Protect & Detect: What Women Should Know about Cancer is designed for women to use in partnership with their ob-gyns to help them take charge of their health and improve their understanding of their risk of developing cancer and the lifestyle changes they can make to reduce their risk.The guide discusses the main cancers occurring in women—breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, ovarian, and uterine cancer—and offers information about who is most at risk, how cancer can be prevented, available screenings and their recommended frequency, and how the cancer is treated.
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