Cancer Awareness Month 2024 | Columbia News

Cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are projected to hit over two million in 2026, but hope is rising thanks to breakthrough treatments and screenings. After Dolly Parton’s passing, Dr. Amar Rewari urges everyone to get checked — celebrity cases spark awareness, but early detection remains key. Cancer death rates peaked in the 90s, yet today’s targeted therapies, new pancreatic cancer drugs, radiation advances, and even experimental vaccines are turning the tide. Still, screenings are non-negotiable: mammograms at 40, colorectal at 45, cervical at 25 — and earlier for high-risk folks. September’s cancer awareness month reminds us: knowledge, action, and prevention save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1938a6b7b28ad3fd