Cancer Screening Saves Lives

602,347 people died from cancer, and 1,603,844 were new cases of cancer reported in 2020 in the United States. 21,150 Michiganders died from cancer in 2020, and 58,360 new cases in Michigan. 1 in 5 deaths in Michigan are due to cancer, and 1 in 3 Michiganders will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. See the Figure below. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Michigan and the United States. Cancer screening and early detection save lives and reduce the burden of cancer. Getting screening tests regularly may find breast, cervical, and colorectal (colon) cancers early when treatment is likely to work best. American Cancer Society recommends breast cancer screening beginning at age 45 with the option to start at 40 and colon cancer screening for everyone beginning at age 45. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when it is easier to treat. Regular colon cancer screening tests like colonoscopy help prevent colon cancer by identifying and removing polyps before polyps turn into cancer. Cancer screening saves lives. See the Figure below. Get screened. Get breast and colon cancer screening tests to help find breast and colon cancers early, when they may be easier to treat. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2