16/02/2024
Throughout North America and the Caribbean, February is recognized as Cancer Prevention Month.
Research has shown that nearly half of the deaths in the US can be attributed to preventable causes such as smoking, excess body weight, alcohol intake, poor diet, physical inactivity among others and it is projected that these causes would also be applicable to residents of Antigua and Barbuda.
As part of your preventative actions, one should begin to modify behaviors that can impact cancer occurrence and outcomes by quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, be selective in what you eat, along with other measures.
It should be noted that nearly all cases of cervical cancer, as well as many cases of head and neck cancers could be prevented by HPV vaccination, many cases of liver cancer could be prevented by HBV vaccination.
In Antigua and Barbuda, screening is done for COLON CANCER; BREAST CANCER AND CERVICAL CANCER. If you consider yourself to be in the high risk category then visit your doctor for a full examination.
For all of your cancer blood testing needs visit Medical Laboratory Services located on St. John’s Street, west of Spring Gardens Moravian Complex were we provide kind and compassionate service at the most affordable lab fees.
Our business hours are - Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and on Saturday from 8.00 am to 12.00 midday.
Call Tel: 462-4098 for answers to any questions that you might have.
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