Don't Wait: Advocate
According to the 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey, 3 in 5 Americans have avoided recommended health screenings. The survey reveals that cancer patients were more likely to have avoided screenings, though 56% of diagnoses came from routine exams. Aflac employees shared personal experiences highlighting the importance of regular screenings, particularly regarding skin cancer detection. Multiple cases demonstrated how routine check-ups led to early detection and successful treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers, emphasizing the critical role of preventive care and regular wellness appointments.
Secondo il 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey, 3 americani su 5 hanno evitato screening sanitari raccomandati. L'indagine rivela che i pazienti oncologici erano più propensi a evitare questi controlli, sebbene il 56% delle diagnosi sia stato effettuato tramite esami di routine. I dipendenti di Aflac hanno condiviso esperienze personali sottolineando l'importanza di controlli regolari, in particolare per la rilevazione del cancro della pelle. Numerosi casi hanno dimostrato come i controlli di routine abbiano portato a una diagnosi precoce e a un trattamento di successo del melanoma e di altri tumori cutanei, enfatizzando il ruolo cruciale della prevenzione e degli appuntamenti di benessere regolari.
Según la Encuesta de Bienestar Aflac 2024, 3 de cada 5 estadounidenses han evitado los exámenes de salud recomendados. La encuesta revela que los pacientes con cáncer eran más propensos a evitar los exámenes, aunque el 56% de los diagnósticos provino de exámenes de rutina. Los empleados de Aflac compartieron experiencias personales que destacan la importancia de los exámenes regulares, especialmente en lo que respecta a la detección del cáncer de piel. Varios casos demostraron cómo los chequeos de rutina llevaron a la detección temprana y al tratamiento exitoso del melanoma y otros tipos de cáncer de piel, enfatizando el papel crítico de la atención preventiva y las citas de bienestar regulares.
2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey에 따르면, 미국인의 3명 중 5명은 권장 건강 검진을 피하고 있습니다. 조사에 따르면, 암 환자들이 검진을 피할 가능성이 더 높았지만, 56%의 진단이 정기 검사에서 비롯되었습니다. Aflac 직원들은 특히 피부암 발견과 관련하여 정기 검진의 중요성을 강조하는 개인 경험을 공유했습니다. 여러 사례에서는 정기 검진이 조기 발견과 성공적인 치료로 이어졌으며, 예방적 관리와 정기적인 웰빙 약속의 중요한 역할을 강조했습니다.
Selon le 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey, 3 Américains sur 5 ont évité les dépistages de santé recommandés. L'enquête révèle que les patients atteints de cancer étaient plus susceptibles d'éviter les dépistages, bien que 56 % des diagnostics proviennent d'examens de routine. Les employés de Aflac ont partagé des expériences personnelles soulignant l'importance des dépistages réguliers, en particulier concernant la détection du cancer de la peau. Plusieurs cas ont montré comment les bilans de santé réguliers ont conduit à des détections précoces et à des traitements réussis du mélanome et d'autres cancers de la peau, mettant en avant le rôle crucial des soins préventifs et des rendez-vous de bien-être réguliers.
Laut der 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey haben 3 von 5 Amerikanern empfohlene Gesundheitsuntersuchungen vermieden. Die Umfrage zeigt, dass Krebspatienten eher dazu neigten, Untersuchungen zu meiden, obwohl 56 % der Diagnosen durch Routineuntersuchungen gestellt wurden. Mitarbeiter von Aflac teilten persönliche Erfahrungen und hoben die Bedeutung regelmäßiger Untersuchungen hervor, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Früherkennung von Hautkrebs. Mehrere Fälle demonstrierten, wie Routineuntersuchungen zur Früherkennung und erfolgreichen Behandlung von Melanomen und anderen Hautkrebsarten führten, was die entscheidende Rolle der präventiven Pflege und regelmäßigen Wellness-Termine betont.
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When was the last time you saw your doctor - last month, last year, last decade?
Wellness checkups are excellent tools for staying on top of your health - especially routine screenings that can help detect certain diseases, like cancer, early and before they've had a chance to spread. Yet, 3 in 5 Americans report having avoided common recommended health screenings, according to the 2024 Aflac Wellness Matters Survey.1 Respondents who have received a cancer diagnosis were more likely to have avoided common health screenings than those who have not, underscoring the importance of regular screenings. Among those diagnosed with cancer,
We asked Aflac employees for their thoughts on preventive wellness routines, and several shared stories about how regular wellness appointments and advocating for their health helped them identify and treat conditions early.
"I went in for my wellness dermatology exam which led to the discovery of a small melanoma on my face. Thankfully they could quickly perform the Mohs surgery to remove it. I always advocate for wellness exams at the dermatologist as well as your family physician!"
- Kenna Cameron, Sales representative
Dean Holmes, union market executive, heeded the advice of his long-time physician to make lifestyle changes that "created a new lease on life." Watch Dean's video above to hear more.
"When I was in my mid-20s, I went in for my annual exam. My PCP noticed a mole on my abdomen that looked ‘funny,' and she removed it. Honestly, it looked fine to me. A few days later she called me to come in and told me it was a melanoma. Luckily, we caught it very early, and a larger excision was all that was needed to get rid of it completely. It's been over 20 years since then and I haven't had any complications or other melanomas. The whole experience taught me a lot, especially the importance of sunscreen. I wear it every day and everywhere. I can't imagine what my life would be like now if I didn't get it removed."
- Stacey Warren, Salesforce architect, Information Technology
Jon Sullivan, director, Corporate Communications, went in for his regular screening and, fortunately, found a growth that if left undiscovered could have been problematic. Watch Jon's video above to hear his story.
"I put off routine skin cancer screening longer than I should have, and it resulted in several ‘spots' found that required freezing, burning/scraping, and surgical removal. I went in for two spots on my back only to find I had six other areas that needed attention. Having a spot frozen off isn't too painful, however the burn and scrape leaves an open wound to be treated very carefully for about a week and was painful. Having a 2-inch scar from being cut open and cancer removed wasn't a walk in the park either. I wish that everyone thought about skin cancer screenings more frequently after spending years in the sun. I'm a good steward of sunblock but wasn't always - now I do not go out in the sun without it! I'm very glad I finally went when I did, but knowing more about the necessity to check earlier and start preventing sooner in life could have prevented my treatment and could save a lot of people from having this experience."
- Nicki Bartley, manager, Data Governance
Ashley Dusenbury, senior manager, Corporate Communications, saw her doctor for a full body skin cancer screening and, luckily, caught basal cell skin cancer early. Watch the video above to hear Ashley's story.
Life moves quickly, but preventive care matters. Take charge of your health, make your wellness appointments and encourage those you care for to do the same.
To learn more about the 2024 Wellness Matters survey and to find tips on how to take charge of your own health and encourage others to prioritize theirs, visit Aflac.com/WellnessMatters.
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