Screening & Prevention
The number of new cancer cases can be reduced, and many cancer deaths can be prevented, with cancer screening and prevention. FirstHealth offers screening services and information about other screening and prevention programs can be found here.
Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screening is so important.
The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, but other symptoms are also possible. It's important to have any breast change checked by a health care provider.
To schedule a mammography appointment call (866)415-2778 toll-free.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer screening can save lives and even prevent colon cancer from developing. If you are 45 years or older, you should have have regular screening.
Good news — several tests are available. The primary tests available are: fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy. These tests vary in what you do, how often you do them, and how much they cost.
Consult with your provider on the test that is right for you.
Lung Cancer Screening
If you smoke or have smoked in the past, you may be a candidate for a low-dose CT lung cancer screening.
Learn more and take our screening test to see if you are at risk.
One of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent lung cancer is to stop smoking. Learn more about our FirstQuit smoking cessation program.
