Half of Americans skipped important cancer screenings in the past year. How does fear play a major factor? Or the amount of time we have? We spoke with Christopher Scuderi, DO, a primary-care physician and cancer survivor, about which screenings are most often missed, the risks of delaying them, screening guidelines to be aware of, and how to prioritize our health despite fear of knowing or busy schedules. He also highlights how talking with your doctor can help identify personal risk factors and the role healthy habits – like diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management – play in lowering cancer risk and supporting overall well-being.

<p>Half of Americans skipped important <a href="https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/webmd-cancer-screening-and-prevention" data-testid="linkable-text">cancer screenings</a> in the past year. How does fear play a major factor? Or the amount of time we have? We spoke with <a href="https://millenniumphysician.com/doctor/christopher-scuderi-do-jacksonville-primary-care/" data-testid="linkable-text">Christopher Scuderi, DO</a>, a primary-care physician and cancer survivor, about which screenings are most often missed, the risks of delaying them, screening guidelines to be aware of, and how to prioritize our health despite fear of knowing or busy schedules. He also highlights how talking with your doctor can help identify personal risk factors and the role healthy habits &ndash; like diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management &ndash; play in lowering cancer risk and supporting overall well-being.</p>

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