Stay ahead with preventive cancer screenings

What is cervical cancer?

• Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the cervix grow uncontrollably
• The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina
• The majority of cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Symptoms of cervical cancer

Early-stage cervical cancer often has no noticeable symptoms. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include:

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding (between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause)
• Unusual vaginal discharge (may be watery, pink, or foul-smelling)
• Pelvic pain or discomfort during intercourse
• Swelling in the legs or pelvic area
• Changes in bladder or bowel habits

What is breast cancer?

• Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow uncontrollably
• These cells can form tumors that may spread to surrounding tissues or other parts of the body

There are different types of breast cancer, including:

• Invasive: Spreads to surrounding breast tissues
• Non-invasive: Confined to the ducts or lobules in the breast

Symptoms of breast cancer

• A lump or thickening in the breast or underarm
• Change in the size, shape, or appearance of the breast
• Skin changes, such as dimpling, redness, or puckering
• Nipple discharge (other than breast milk) or inversion

What is colorectal cancer?

• Colorectal cancer includes cancers of the colon and rectum, parts of the large intestine
• It usually begins as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps that can develop into cancer over time
• Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer but is also one of the most preventable with regular screening

Symptoms of colorectal cancer

• Changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or a change in the consistency of stool)
• Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent abdominal discomfort (cramps, gas, or pain)
• A feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
• Fatigue or weakness

What is prostate cancer?

• Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland
• The prostate gland is a small gland of the male reproductive system. It helps nourish semen and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum

Symptoms of prostate cancer

• Blood in the urine, which might make the urine look pink, red or cola-colored
• Needing to urinate more often
• Trouble getting started when trying to urinate
• Waking up to urinate more often at night
• Blood in the semen