Overall, women have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

Mammograms are used to find breast cancer early, before it causes any warning signs or symptoms, when the chances of long-term survival are highest.

A screening mammogram is recommended for women age 40 and over. Depending on your level of risk, your doctor may recommend screening every 1-2 years.

A lung cancer screening is recommended in those with a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. Find out your pack year.

A Low-Dose CT of the chest uses less radiation to create cross-sectional images of the lungs. We recommend an annual Low-Dose CT scan for those at risk as above from 50 to 80 years old.

We recommend you talk to your primary care provider during your next visit to confirm which screenings are right for you and the best process to get them scheduled. If you do not have a primary care provider, click below to see a list of providers to choose from.

A screening for cervical cancer is done via a pap smear. This screening is important because it can directly identify abnormal cells on the cervix and it can detect the presence of HPV and assist doctors in knowing how frequently to repeat this screening. The pap smear is an in-office procedure performed by your PCP or OB/GYN and it can save your life!

Roughly 1 in 123 American women will get cervical cancer, but cervical cancer is preventable. The biggest risk factors for cervical cancer are smoking and HPV (a common sexually transmitted infection). The age range for screening is 21-65 years old with repeat screening every three to five years. When caught early enough, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers. Remember to visit your OB/GYN and/or Primary Care provider every year!

Colon cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) is a very common cancer in the United States, with one in 25 women and one in 23 men developing it in their lifetime.

There are a few different options for colon cancer screening, such as:

• Colonoscopy
• Stool DNA Test (Cologuard)
• FIT Test (fecal immunochemical test)

Colonoscopies are recommended starting at age 45 unless your doctor recommends you start earlier due to your risk factors. The frequency of a colonoscopy depends on colonoscopy findings, but should occur every 5-10 years.

We recommend you always talk to your primary care provider to confirm which screenings are right for you and the best process to get them scheduled. If you do not have a primary care provider, click below to see a list of providers to choose from.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their healthcare provider about whether to be screened for prostate cancer. The decision should be made after getting information about the uncertainties, risks, and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening. Talk to your doctor to determine the right time for your first screening, which could be as young as 40.

We recommend you always talk to your primary care provider to confirm which screenings are right for you and the best process to get them scheduled. If you do not have a primary care provider, click below to see a list of providers to choose from.

Skin cancers, basal cell and squamous cell, are the most common cancers in the world. Most of the time, these skin cancers are caught early and are easily treated. Melanoma skin cancers are less common but are more likely to spread and grow to other parts of your body.

People of color are at lower risk of developing skin cancer, but all skin types can develop skin cancer.  Additionally, skin cancers are often diagnosed in later stages in people of color.  So, it is important for people of all skin colors and types to have a skin cancer screening, especially if you notice any changes in your skin.

The American Cancer Society does not have any specific recommendations for thyroid cancer screenings, but most healthcare providers recommend monthly thyroid neck checks along with skin self-exams. 

There are several benign (non-cancerous) conditions that could cause your thyroid gland to be enlarged like goiter or nodules (cysts).  Any changes in the size of your thyroid gland should be reported to your healthcare provider immediately. Early detection of thyroid conditions or cancer permits more options for treatment and potentially easier treatments.

We recommend you always talk to your primary care provider to confirm which screenings are right for you and the best process to get them scheduled. If you do not have a primary care provider, click below to see a list of providers to choose from.