Cancer Prevention and Control

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Breast & Cervical Cancer

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Cancer Resources

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Idaho.  Each year, approximately 8,500 Idahoans are diagnosed with cancer.  Cancer is considered a chronic condition and over 100,000 Idahoans are cancer survivors.  

Idaho has some of the lowest screening rates in the nation for early detection and prevention for cancer.

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Idaho’s Ranking Nationally for Cancer Screening | Cancer Burden in Idaho 2023

50th

for breast cancer screening

52nd

for cervical cancer screening

40th

for colorectal cancer screening

Cancer Prevention

Many cancers can be prevented if you:  

  • Get recommended cancer screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
  • Get vaccinated for HPV and Hepatitis B, these vaccines can prevent certain types of cancer.
  • Make healthy lifestyle choices like exercising, eating healthy, and not smoking.

For more information about cancer, including ways to reduce your risk for cancer, when to get screened for cancer, and how to stay healthy after diagnosis visit: 

Contact Us

TImalee Geisler, MHE
Phone: 208-533-3149
Email: tgeisler@eiph.idaho.gov