Prevention and Screenings
Patient Referrals
Call: 816.691.2880
Cancer Center Fax: 816.346.7208
Radiation Oncology Fax: 816.346.7869
Healthy lifestyle choices, annual wellness checkups and health screenings all work together to help lower your risk for developing cancer.
No one wants to think about cancer. But it’s important to make regular screenings a part of your ongoing healthcare plan, so you can stay ahead of any potential dangers. Because when we catch breast, cervical, colon, lung and skin cancers early, they’re easier to treat.
Recommended cancer screenings include:
- Mammography for breast cancer
- Pap and HPV tests for cervical cancer
- Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer
- Low-dose CT scan for those at high-risk for lung cancer
- Digital rectal exam and PSA test for prostate cancer
- Self-exam and an annual checkup for skin cancer
Informed Care Through Genetic Testing
If your family history points to increased risk for cancer, genetic testing may you give you the information you need to make informed treatment choices and, potentially, save your life. Our genetic counselors are ready to help you navigate the process, from deciding if genetic testing is right for you to helping you understand your results.
Learn more about genetic testing and counseling
Advanced Screening Technologies
When it comes to detecting cancer, it’s important to have the best available equipment. From catching early signs to understanding a patient’s late-stage condition, we need fast, accurate and highly detailed images. That’s why we put together state-of-the-art suites of diagnostic equipment to ensure your care team has all the information they need to work toward your best possible outcome.
Healthy Lifestyle Resources
There are a number of ways you can lower your cancer risks through health lifestyle choices, and we’re here to support you with: