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Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute: Patients and Family

Prevention

Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. This can include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing.

Quit Smoking Programs

Tobacco use can lead to tobacco/nicotine dependence and serious health problems. Quitting smoking greatly reduces the risk of developing smoking-related diseases.

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Lung Cancer Screening

New research provides some much-needed hope in the fight against lung cancer. Results of the National Lung Screening Trial released in August of 2011 showed that screening with low-dose spiral computed tomography (CT) scans compared to chest X-ray reduced lung cancer deaths among older heavy smokers by 20 percent.

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Breast Center

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Breast Center has some of the most advanced technology available in the country and offers all forms of breast imaging.

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Mammovan

The MammoVan makes it possible for women across Arkansas to benefit from UAMS’ mammography services close to home. A mobile mammography unit, the MammoVan regularly travels the state offering efficient and quick screening mammogram services.

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