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How to be proactive about cancer prevention

How to be proactive about cancer prevention

KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS

February 26, 202615m 0s

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Show Notes

Nearly 50% of all cancer deaths are considered preventable, according to the American Association for Cancer Research.


However, there remains a general lack of awareness about early detection and screening.


This Cancer Prevention Month, doctors are spreading the word about how to be more proactive about your health. We talk to one local researcher to hear more.


Guest:

  • Dr. Svasti Haricharan, professor of biology at San Diego State University, member of UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, research grantee at American Cancer Society