Cancer Screening Guidelines

Breast Cancer Screening

When breast cancer is found early, a woman has the greatest range of treatment options and the greatest likelihood of successful treatment.

Women at AVERAGE risk:

All should have a Risk Assessment especially women of color by age 30.

For more information on breast cancer screenings, call 661.200.1332 or click here.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

45 is the new 50 for everyone at average risk for colorectal cancer.

Beyond 75 is a personal decision.

For more information or to read the different colorectal cancer screening options, call 661.200.1332 or click here.

CT Lung Cancer Screening

Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer. About 85% of lung cancers are caused by smoking. The risk of developing lung cancer increases with the amount a person smokes and the length of time a person smokes. The risk of lung cancer also increases as people get older. Most lung cancers occur in people 55 and older. African Americans also have higher rates of lung cancer.

For more information or to read the qualifications for lung cancer screening, call 661.200.1332 or click here.

Prostate Cancer Screening

It's a shared decision with your doctor.

Ages 55-68 Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test every other year.

Ages 70+ ONLY if healthy. Talk to your doctor.

For more information or to read the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening, call 661.200.1332 or click here.

To receive more information on cancer screening or to find a primary care physician, fill out the form below or call 661.200.1332.