Last year, an estimated two million Americans were diagnosed with cancer, with more than 600,000 losing their lives to their disease.
Where does early detection and prevention begin with a disease of this magnitude?
Keep reading as we explore National Cancer Prevention Month and how the latest technology in healthcare could be the answer to early cancer detection.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
February is more than just heart-shaped candies and “I love you” merchandise – it also represents National Cancer Prevention Month.
A Brief Look Through the Window on Cancer Statistics
Cancer is not only one of the most well-known diseases in the world but also the most impactful.
- Last year, experts projected over two million new cases of cancer would be diagnosed, and over 600,000 people in the US would die from the disease (National Cancer Institute)
- An estimated 40.5% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetimes (National Cancer Institute)
- Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death among people younger than 85 years (American Cancer Society)
- More than 40% of cancer cases and nearly half of the deaths can be attributed to preventable causes (American Association for Cancer Research)
The Power of a Full Body MRI Scan in Early Cancer Detection
While certain risk factors may make you more likely than others, it is a disease where everyone is at risk.
One of our best defenses against cancer is screenings, and now, the latest advancement in healthcare technology has allowed us to perfect it.
A full-body MRI screen is an imaging test that uses radio waves and a powerful magnetic field to take images of the body’s internal structure, from soft tissues to organs, all the way down to your blood vessels. No harmful radiation or contrast dye is used in the screening.
Our MRI scanners can screen 13 organ systems in the body and detect nearly 500 health conditions, including silent cancer killers that currently have no available screening tests, such as pancreatic cancer.
At MRI Wellness, our goal is to catch tumors in their early stages, giving you the best odds of survival and a positive outcome in the long term.
Undergoing a whole-body MRI screen at MRI Wellness allows you to take a proactive approach to your health, transforming your journey from one of treatment to one of prevention.
If you have a family history of cancer or are at higher risk of developing cancer due to genetics, schedule a full-body MRI today.
Take a Proactive Approach to Your Health with Help from MRI Wellness
Today is the day to take charge of your health. At MRI Wellness, we allow you to take a closer look at what’s happening inside your body, from your head to your pelvis.
When you schedule an MRI Wellness screen, we will screen for abnormalities quickly and conveniently, giving you one of the safest ways of spotting warning signs and early-onset changes caused by illness.
Will today mark your first day to make late-stage diagnoses a thing of the past?
Schedule one of your first baseline whole-body MRI screens near you with MRI Wellness and take the first step toward prevention!
