Cancer Screenings Save Lives | Spokane News

With over two million projected cancer diagnoses in the U.S. by 2026, September’s cancer awareness month takes on new urgency—especially after Dolly Parton’s passing from cancer. A leading doctor urges proactive screenings, noting that while celebrity cases spark conversation, regular check-ups are the most powerful tool for prevention. He highlights rising survival rates and groundbreaking treatments like a new FDA-approved pancreatic cancer drug targeting a specific protein, plus experimental melanoma vaccines that train the immune system to fight cancer. Key screening guidelines: mammograms at 40, colorectal at 45, cervical at 25, and lung cancer screenings starting at 50 for smokers. This September also shines a light on childhood cancers, leukemia, lymphoma, ovarian, prostate, thyroid, and gynecologic cancers—reminding everyone: stay informed, get screened, and 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/c4f86f51ee4e15f9