Healthy Fresno

Although many chronic diseases can be serious, the good news is that there are a lot of tests to help health care providers and patients find out early whether there is a problem. And if there is, early treatment means you will have the best chance of getting healthy again. 

This chart is a tool you can use to discuss with your doctor or other health care provider what tests you might need to make sure you both can catch the early signs of a chronic disease. Download the HealthyScreening tool (PDF format)>>

Also, don’t forget to check yourself regularly for signs of a problem: 

Self Check-ups for Everyone

Monthly Skin Exam
Instructions on how to give yourself a monthly skin exam to check for skin cancer from the National Institute for Health.

Self Check-ups for Women

Monthly Breast Self-exam
Instructions on how to give yourself a monthly breast exam to check for breast cancer from the National Institute for Health.

Self Check-ups for Men 

Monthly Testicular Self-exam
Instructions on how to give yourself a monthly testicular exam to check for testicular cancer from the National Institute for Health.