DeSean Jackson holding a football

Get ahead of cancer. Get screened early and often.

DeSean Jackson built his NFL career on being quick and getting ahead. And he knows that’s exactly what it takes to reduce your cancer risk. Get screened early and often, as soon as you’re eligible. It could save your life.

Desean’s connection to cancer.

Watch to learn why he’s speaking out about getting screened early, before symptoms appear.

DeSean Jackson as a teenager with his father
DeSean Jackson as a child with his father

In memory of Bill Jackson.

In his rookie year, DeSean lost his father to pancreatic cancer. Since then, he’s passionately spoken out about cancer prevention and screenings. Detecting cancer early, before symptoms appear, can give you the edge you need to beat it.

Early detection saves lives.

Screenings can detect cancer before symptoms appear, which is often when cancer is most treatable. So, if something is found, getting there early boosts your chances of beating it.

Know when to get screened.

It’s different for every person and every type of cancer. But getting screened as soon as you’re able to, and following the screening schedule, is the best way to get ahead and stay ahead of cancer — just like DeSean.

Showing Cervical screening recommendations.

50+

Women: Age 21+

Screening or Vaccine:

Women should begin cervical screening at 21. Your recommended test and schedule change with age and health history.

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25+

Recommended ages can vary based on your history and lifestyle, so keep reading for more detail about which cancer screenings are right for you.