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The American Cancer Society, for example, suggests that women start screening between 40–44, have mammograms annually from 45–54, and then every other year after that.

Marginalized groups often have difficulty gaining access to screening, and improving screening rates is challenging. The Tribally Engaged Approaches to Lung Screening (TEALS) study for lung cancer ...

Like his parents, Dylan hails from a diverse ethnic background. The player’s mother, Maria Pizzaro-Harper, is of Filipino descent. Maria reportedly emigrated from the Philippines during her childhood.

What are the most important prenatal screening tests, and are some women more likely than others to receive them?