It can be difficult to keep track of which tests you need and when, and whether a personal or family member’s cancer diagnosis affects your risk. Here is a guide to help make it easier!
- Breast – mammography recommended for all women aged 40-70 depending on risk factors
- Colorectal – colonoscopy for men and women aged 45 and older; earlier testing may be needed for those with certain factors
- Prostate – Early detection counseling, digital rectal exam, PSA test (if desired) for men starting at age 45; and starting at age 40 for African American men or those with family history
- Cervical – pelvic exam, Pap test and routine HPV testing for women aged 21 to 65
- Lung – low-dose CT scan for men and women aged 50 to 79 with more than 20 pack-years of smoking history and have smoked in last 15 years
Not sure where to start?
Talk to your healthcare provider about your screening needs today! You can also call Roswell Park Indigenous and Rural Patient Navigators David Silverheels at (716)697-3583 for the Allegany territory or Marissa Haring at (716)697-3787 for the Cattaraugus territory to learn which cancer screenings you need now, including a screening assessment tool that will give you personalized recommendations.
