

Aside from leading a healthy lifestyle, screening for early detection is another important part of taking care of your health. Here are some recommendations from the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force to get your started.
Screening Type | Who should get this screening? | Details |
Cervical Cancer Screening, or “PAP Smear” | females between 21 and 65 years | Different screenings recommendations are appropriate for different women. Please talk with your health care provider about current pap smear recommendations for cervical cancer to be sure you are up to date. |
Colon Cancer Screening | males and females over age 50 | Screening for colon cancer is one of the most effective screenings available. There are a number of different approved options for colon cancer screening. Please talk with your doctor about your options for colon cancer screening. |
Breast Cancer Screening | females over the age of 40 | All women over the age of 40 should have a mammogram every 1-2 years. Please talk with your health care provider about these cancer screening recommendations to be sure you are up to date. |
Screening Type
Cervical Cancer Screening, or “PAP Smear”
Who should get this screening?
females between 21 and 65 years
Details
Different screenings recommendations are appropriate for different women. Please talk with your health care provider about current pap smear recommendations for cervical cancer to be sure you are up to date.
Screening Type
Colon Cancer Screening
Who should get this screening?
males and females over age 50
Details
Screening for colon cancer is one of the most effective screenings available. There are a number of different approved options for colon cancer screening. Please talk with your doctor about your options for colon cancer screening.
Screening Type
Breast Cancer Screening
Who should get this screening?
females over the age of 40
Details
All women over the age of 40 should have a mammogram every 1-2 years. Please talk with your health care provider about these cancer screening recommendations to be sure you are up to date.