Preventative Screening
Breast Density and Its Connection to Breast Cancer
Breast cancer experts explain what “dense breasts” are, why they are difficult to read on a mammogram, and when to consider supplemental screening options.
Surfacing the Importance of Prostate Cancer Screening
Former President Joe Biden’s metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis opens conversations about the importance of screening.
What Most People Say Is the Worst Part of a Colonoscopy
Gastroenterologist Audrey Calderwood, MD, MS, explains why “prep hesitancy” is a big driver of lower colorectal cancer screening rates and introduces some new options for this preventative procedure.
Small Changes Toward Big Impact in Rural Lung Cancer Screening
A new project shifts perceptions and empowers patients to take an active role in their own lung health.
A Fresh Approach to Lung Cancer Screening
How a team at Dartmouth is working to improve lung cancer screening rates to save more lives.
Making sense of colorectal cancer screening
Answers to your questions about the who, how and why of colorectal cancer screening.
How colorectal cancer can be preventable
Colorectal cancer is a preventable disease, but is still the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
New screening guidelines aim to reduce lung cancer deaths
The American Cancer Society has opened the age range and updated smoking history guidelines in its latest lung cancer screening updates.
Navigating patients through colorectal cancer screening
A successful patient navigation model designed in New Hampshire is being shared across the country to increase colorectal cancer screening.
Lung cancer screening can save lives
This video is a look into the lung cancer screening approach at Dartmouth Cancer Center.