COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
Masks are still required in healthcare settings per CDC and state health department guidelines.
Cancer screenings can spot cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection often means you can start treatment sooner, which may improve your outcome.
Not everyone is a candidate for cancer screenings. Knowing your risk factors helps you and your doctor decide if and when you should have a certain type of cancer screening. Common risk factors include:
You and your doctor will talk about when you should begin regular cancer screenings.PeaceHealth follows the American Cancer Society’s guidelines for cancer screenings, which are most often based on age and other risk factors.
Remember, a result that isn’t normal doesn’t mean you have cancer. Your doctor will discuss your results and together you’ll decide on next steps. You will likely need more tests, including diagnostic imaging.
Your doctor may also advise you to get a biopsy. This procedure allows your care team to collect a small tissue sample and see if cancer cells are present.
Cancer care begins with prevention. PeaceHealth is here to help you lower your cancer risk and use advanced screenings to spot cancer if it’s there.
Everyone’s risk of cancer is different.Your care team is here to help you understand your risk. Genetic testing, counseling, health and wellness classes and a high-risk breast program [link to breast care page]empower you to make better and healthier choices.
The field of cancer care and screenings for cancer are always evolving. PeaceHealth offers recent advances in technology, including 3D mammography, image-guided biopsies and more, to deliver precise care for you.
Navigating cancer screenings can be confusing. Your care team is here to offer you up-to-date advice and recommendations, paired with their specialized insight and knowledge. Together, they will help to create a screening plan tailored to your needs.
At PeaceHealth, we are committed to delivering access to important cancer screenings around our communities. We are also committed to providing the screenings you need — whether or not you can pay.
Breast cancer screenings check for lumps in breast tissue and other results that aren’t normal — which may or may not be cancer. Screenings may include:
Colorectal cancer screenings check for polyps or cancer cells in the anus, rectum and colon. Screenings for colorectal cancer include:
PeaceHealth offers low-dose computed tomography (CT) scanning to capture images of the lungs and anything that isn’t normal. You may be a good candidate for a low-dose CT scan if you:
This includes a physical exam of your mouth, neck and nose. Your doctor will also ask you screening questions to learn if you have any symptoms that may suggest cancer.
Early screening may find prostate cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body. Your doctor will discuss if, and when, one of these prostate cancer screenings is right for you.
You and your doctor will discuss when you should have a gynecologic cancer screening, which may include:
Skin cancer is the most common cancer. Yearly skin exams can find changes that may mean cancer cells are present. Talk to your doctor about a regular melanoma skin exam.
Genetic testing may help you learn about your risk of having certain types of cancer. PeaceHealth offers genetic testing for people who are at a higher risk of cancer, including those with family history. These test results can help you and your doctor make a decision about your care that’s right for you.