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Prevention- broken into two categories
Primary SecondaryWhat is the difference between
Primary and Secondary Prevention?
Primary Prevention-measures taken to avoid development of disease ex: not smoking
Examples: healthy diet, sunscreen use, HPV vaccines
Removal of at risk tissue-ex: moles, polyps
Chemoprevention- agents under investigation
Secondary Prevention-aimed at early disease detection ex: screening exams
Examples include: mammogram, prostate exams, colonoscopies, PSA test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-GmNmPeqHQ&feature=related
A 60-year-old male patient asks you “I don’t understand what I can do to minimize my risk of getting cancer.” Discuss 5 educational tips that you can provide to your patient regarding cancer minimization. Provide supporting data on why you chose those tips.
New data released regarding mammograms over the age of 50.
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspsbrca.htm
Your thoughts??
Center for Disease Control ( CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/prevention/screening.htm
What is the U.S Preventive Services Task Force?
What recommendations are available for the Child/Pediatric Population regarding Alterations in Cellular Metabolism ?