Cancer Screening & Diagnostics

• Breast cancer screenings, including 3-D mammograms that lead to more accurate results, especially in women with dense breasts
• Colorectal cancer screenings, including colonoscopies or simple at-home fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or Cologuard®
• Low-dose CT lung cancer screening for current and former smokers who meet certain criteria
• Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests for cervical cancer
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer
• Skin cancer screening

If a cancer screening test shows something unusual, or you experience symptoms of cancer, your primary care doctor may use one or more of these tests to diagnose the disease:

• Biopsy – Removes a small piece of tissue from your body to examine in a lab
• Imaging procedure – Shows the inside of your body to help identify the location, amount, and stage of cancer
• Lab testing – Checks blood, urine, or other body fluids for signs of cancer

If your test shows you have cancer, your primary care doctor will refer you to a cancer doctor called an oncologist. Your oncologist will talk with you about your treatment options and work with you to develop a personalized care plan.

If you have a family history of cancer, genetic testing and counseling can show if you're at risk of developing the disease or passing it on to your children.