Cancer Screenings
They depend on YOU
Cancer screenings are key tools for detecting early warning signs and to maintaining overall good health. At Methodist Healthcare, we make it easy for you to stay on top of your health so you can be there for those who mean the most.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopies are often used to detect precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends annual screenings for men and women aged 50 to 75. If you’re over 75, your provider may or may not advise you to undergo a colonoscopy, depending on your overall health.
Prostate exam
If you’re a man between the ages of 65 and 70, discuss the potential benefits and risks of prostate cancer screenings with your healthcare provider. While there is no way to tell if your prostate is healthy without screenings, such as digital rectal exams and PSA blood-level exams, you and your physician should determine the best option for you. Regular prostate exams are not generally recommended for men over 70.
Lung cancer screening
Annual lung cancer screenings using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) are recommended for people aged 50 to 80 with a 20 pack-year smoking history who currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. (A pack-year describes the number of cigarettes smoked in a lifetime. If you have smoked a pack a day for the last 20 years or two packs a day for the last 10 years, you have 20 pack-year history.) Physician referral needed.
Mammogram
Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer in its early stages when it’s most treatable. If you are not at high risk of developing breast cancer, it is generally recommended you start receiving annual mammograms. at age 40.
Not sure where to start?
If you are uncertain about tests or annual screenings you may need, you can speak with an experienced nurse 24/7 with your questions.
If you are uncertain about tests or annual screenings you may need, you can speak with an experienced nurse 24/7 with your questions.