If you would like to receive more information about the HealthScan, or if you would like one of our staff members to contact you, please fill out the Request Form on our Contact Us page . A score is computed based on the amount of calcification detected. If no calcified plaque is detected, the risk of CAD can be virtually excluded. Every 33 seconds someone in the United States dies from heart disease. American Heart Association, Heart and Stroke Statistical Update, 1998.
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. However, many cancers can be cured if detected and treated promptly, and many others can be prevented by lifestyle changes, especially avoidance of tobacco. In 1997 alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that 560,000 cancer deaths will occur and 1,382,400 new cases will be diagnosed. Many of these deaths could be prevented through increased cancer prevention and screening, and improved access to medical care. American Cancer Society's Annual Report, Cancer Facts and Figures, 1997.