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.
Screening Tests
Getting regular screening tests can detect breast, cervical, colon lung and skin cancers early when they are most treatable.
Recommended Screening Tests
- Breast cancer - Mammography
- Cervical cancer – Pap and HPV tests
- Colorectal cancer - Colonoscopy
- Lung cancer – Low-dose CT scan for high-risk people
- Prostate cancer – Digital rectal exam and PSA test
- Skin cancer – Self-exam and an annual checkup
Healthy Lifestyle Resources
- Genetic testing and counseling
- Fitness classes
- Nutrition counseling
- Smoking cessation
- Support Groups