Cancer Screening

Early detection saves lives

Cancer screening allows you to find certain cancers before you feel symptoms and before they can spread. The American Cancer Society recommends a regular schedule of screenings for people of average risk.

Some people have a higher risk of developing cancer based on family histories of cancer, race, age or other conditions. People at higher risk may have a different screening plan than is listed below. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors to see which cancer screenings are right for you.

Bryan also offers genetic counseling for anyone wanting to learn more about how their family history of cancer and genetics may put them at higher than average risk.

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Breast Cancer

• Women starting at age 40
• Mammogram every year

Learn your risk for breast cancer Watch a video of a mammogram

Cervical Cancer

• Women 25-65
• PAP and HPV test every 5 years or PAP every 3 years
• Women over age 65: ask your provider if a PAP test is needed

Colon and Rectal Cancer

• Everyone 45-75
• Visual (colonoscopy) every 10 years, stool DNA test every 3 years or stool FIT every year
• People ages 76-85: ask your provider if you should continue colorectal cancer screening
• Learn more about the types of colorectal cancer screening here

Find out if you are at risk for colon cancer Watch a video of a colonoscopy

Lung Cancer

• A low-dose CT (LDCT) scan is recommended for people who:
  • Are age 50-80
  • and have a 20 pack-year smoking history (2 packs a day for 10 years, 1 pack a day for 20 years)
  • and who currently smoke or quit in the past 15 years
• Talk to your doctor about a referral for this scan for early detection

Know your risk for lung cancer with this assessment

Prostate Cancer

• Men starting at age 50
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test every 1-2 years
• Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of testing
• High PSA? Check out our Elevated PSA Clinic.

Know your risk for prostate cancer with this assessment

Skin Cancer

• Everyone, especially those at high risk (family history of skin cancer, considerable sun exposure and sunburns)
• Those who have an increased risk of melanoma:
  • Fair-skinned adults 65+
  • Atypical moles
  • More than 50 moles
• Everyone should consider an annual whole-body skin exam by a health care provider

These are guidelines only, based on American Cancer Society recommendations for those at average risk

Talk to your doctor about the screening plan that is right for you.