# Guyana’s Cancer Screening Crisis | Guyana News

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Podcast: [Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/guyana-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855471)
Published: 2026-09-17T18:53:50+00:00
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Guyana’s health minister is sounding the alarm as cancer screening programs sit underutilized despite major investments in equipment and free services—prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers dominate diagnoses, yet only 1,600 mammograms have been done since January. Early detection saves lives, and while advanced labs and U.S. second opinions are available at no cost, public participation remains shockingly low. Cervical cancer prevention lags, with only 24,000 women using vouchers for tests despite a goal to vaccinate 90% of kids ages 9–15 (including boys). For prostate cancer, 137 new cases this year mean PSA tests are urgently needed—and NGOs are being called on to help distribute vouchers. Colorectal cancer cases are rising too, with 43 diagnosed so far; colonoscopies will soon be offered regionally. The message: these life-saving tools are free, accessible, and ready—people just need to show up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://inewsguyana.com/ngos-urged-to-drive-cancer-screenings-as-uptake-remains-low/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f98dd97114526e6a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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