Are you up to date with your cancer screenings? Routine exams like mammograms, colon screenings, or pap smears are essential for early cancer detection, often detecting the disease before any symptoms become apparent. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, consider this your cue to arrange that crucial mammogram appointment and invest in your health.

Detecting cancer in its early stages often provides a better opportunity for successful treatment. Conversely, when signs and symptoms manifest, the cancer might have advanced or spread, presenting a more challenging scenario for treatment or achieving a cure. Some specific screening tests might be recommended primarily for individuals with an elevated susceptibility to certain types of cancer. However, it's important to note that being at a higher risk for cancer does not guarantee its occurrence, and conversely, lacking typical risk factors does not ensure immunity from the possibility of developing cancer.

Take this opportunity to make an appointment. Click the link below that’s right for you.

Anthem Blue Cross: Contact an Anthem Health Guide at (800) 234-4333

Blue Shield of California: Breast Cancer Awareness Month/ A Reminder to Prioritize Women’s Preventive Care
Blue Shield of California | News Center (blueshieldca.com).

Kaiser Permanente: Sign into the kp.org member website to make an appointment.

Coping With a New Medical Diagnosis
As part of your benefits, you have access to a Medical Ally for personalized and confidential one-on-one support to help you make medical decisions with confidence.

Read More:
mymedicalally.alight.com
*Use code CVT

Feelings and Cancer
Cancer evokes a range of intense emotions, including overwhelm, denial, anger, fear, hope, stress, sadness, guilt, loneliness, and gratitude. Coping involves expressing feelings, seeking positives, avoiding self-blame, allowing emotional expression, choosing when to discuss cancer, finding relaxation, staying active, engaging in enjoyable activities, and focusing on controllable aspects of life.

Read More:
https://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/cvt/Content.do?contentId=3521

Mental Health Check-In:

Read More:
https://cvt.crediblemind.com/assessments/mental-health-check-in/page1

The articles above will share helpful information on these topics and more. These articles are meant to be informative and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.