Cancer Rates In Montana According To New Data

Cancer Screenings Matter More Than You Think

Depending on your age, the news about James Van Der Beek and his battle with colorectal cancer probably hit pretty close to home.

It is a tough reminder that cancer does not discriminate. It can impact anyone at any time.

Cancer Symptoms Can Be Subtle And Easy To Miss

Stories like that also have a way of making you stop and think. Maybe it is time to schedule that screening you have been putting off.

While cases like his show that cancer can affect younger people, the majority of patients are over 55, with the median age sitting at 66. That is an important number to keep in mind.

A lot of times, cancer does not show up with obvious warning signs. It can start as something that feels minor or unrelated, and it is only after more testing that doctors uncover what is really going on.

Cancer Rates In Montana: A County by County Look

That got us wondering about Montana. Where are the highest risks and rates across the state?

Instead of breaking it down by city, we looked at the numbers county by county. For the data, we used information from the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

We are not sharing this to scare anyone. The goal is simple. Early prevention and early detection can truly make a world of difference.

Scroll through the photo gallery below to see which Montana counties have the highest cancer rates, then make your appointment to get screened.