Prevention and Early Detection

At each stage of development and maturation, it is important to make healthy lifestyle choices and find ways to prevent problems. Getting regular healthcare examinations and learning to identify potential health problems are ways to help you live longer, live better, and live happier.

The Baptist Cancer Institute provides genetic testing for several cancers and early detection testing for prostate cancer and breast cancer. Additionally, BCI offers the QuitSmart program for smoking cessation.

Prevention Trials

Prevention trials are scientific studies that seek to find better ways to prevent disease in people who have never had the disease or to prevent a disease from returning. These approaches may include medicines, vitamins, vaccines, or lifestyle changes. The Baptist Cancer Institute participates in two cancer prevention studies that involve tens of thousands of volunteers. For more information on these studies, click on the links below.

Breast Cancer Prevention (STAR)

Prostate Cancer Prevention (SELECT)

For additional information on the factors that affect your risk for cancer, visit the prevention area of the American Cancer Society website.

Knowledge is power, especially in the battle against cancer. Nearly two-thirds of all cancer cases may have been prevented through simple lifestyle choices such as avoiding tobacco, improving diet and being physically active.
American Cancer Society