Summer 2025 5 Every man has the power to take proactive steps in the fight against cancer. To start, talk with your primary care provider about your personal risk and when you might need the following screenings. They may help catch cancer early enough to make a life-changing difference. “Diagnosing cancer early allows for better management and treatment outcomes,” says Wesley Marquart, MD, DABS. “It improves quality of life.” Colonoscopy. This test helps prevent cancer by allowing doctors to find and remove polyps that could potentially become cancerous and require extensive colon surgery to treat them. “Oftentimes, when a man chooses to get a colonoscopy as recommended, any polyps are removed without difficulty, thus Schedule an appointment Dr. Marquart offers video visits and is taking new patients. Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/Marquart. Men: Know your best defense against cancer Screenings and healthy habits play a part avoiding a surgical procedure,” Dr. Marquart notes. “Men who procrastinate may either grow larger polyps or develop cancer.” Lung cancer screening. If you’re a current or former heavy smoker, you may qualify for low-dose CT scans. Prostate cancer screening. A simple blood test measures prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, which can indicate the presence of prostate cancer, a common concern among men. Skin checks. Anyone can get skin cancer. Consider having a dermatologist examine your skin for signs, such as changing moles or spots. Healthy habits to reduce cancer risk Dr. Marquart recommends these lifestyle steps to further guard against cancer: ● Increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake. ● Engage in heart-pumping exercise three times a week. ● Steer clear of alcohol and tobacco.
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