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Cancer Screenings
About Cancer Screenings
Cancer screening tests look for cancer before any symptoms appear. These tests can find precancerous conditions, as well as active cancer. The sooner a cancer is detected, the greater the chance of a cure or remission.
Breast Cancer Screening
A mammogram is an x-ray exam of the breast to screen for breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that women be screened for breast cancer beginning at age 45. Your provider will discuss when to start breast cancer screening based on your risk factors.
Cervical Cancer Screening
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It tests for the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells on the cervix. The American Cancer Society recommends that women be screened for cervical cancer beginning at age 21. Pap smears can be done in our office or at your gynecologist’s office.
A colposcopy is an examination of your vagina, vulva and cervix to check for the existence of cells that may turn into cancer. Colposcopies can be done in our office or at your gynecologist’s office.
Colon Cancer Screening
There are many options available for colon cancer screening and your physician can discuss what test is best of you at your appointment.
The American Cancer Society recommends that men and women be screened for colon cancer beginning at age 50 or earlier if you have a family history.
FIT testing is a take home test that analyzes your stool for blood. This screening if negative should be updated yearly.
Cologuard is also a non invasive test done at home that tests your stool for cancer cells. This can be ordered by your physician and sent to your home if you are an appropriate candidate for this test.
A colonoscopy is a screening test that allows your doctor to view the inner lining of your large intestine. This helps to find ulcers, colon polyps, tumors and areas of inflammation or bleeding. If polyps are identified these can be removed at the time of the procedure to be tested. For this test our physicians will refer you a colorectal surgeon or a gastroenterologist.
Prostate Cancer Screening
Your physician will discuss your risk for prostate cancer at your visit and determine if screening is appropriate for you.
Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer screening is recommended for all adults 55-70 years old if they have smoked an average 1 pack per day for 30 years. We will order a cat scan of your chest that you can schedule.
