Cancer Screening and Prevention
Find a Nuvance Health Cancer Institute LocationCancer screening means looking for cancer before you develop any symptoms. Cancer screening tests can help find abnormal tissue or cancer at an early stage when it can be easier to treat. Cancer symptoms can be a sign that cancer has grown and spread, which can make it harder to treat.
Your doctor may suggest a cancer screening test if you have an increased risk of getting cancer. High-risk factors might include a family history of cancer or gene mutations linked to cancer.
Your cancer screening process may include the following:
- Physical exam and history: Your care team checks your general health, including signs of disease or anything that seems unusual. We also ask about your health habits and past illnesses and treatments.
- Laboratory tests: These medical procedures test samples of tissue, blood, urine, or other substances in your body.
- Imaging procedures: We take pictures of areas inside the body, using advanced imaging technology to provide accurate cancer diagnostic results.
- Genetic tests: Your doctor orders a laboratory test and analyzes cells or tissue to look for changes in genes or chromosomes. These changes can indicate that you have or are at risk of having a specific disease or condition. Learn more about genetic counseling.
If we find signs of cancer, we’ll order further diagnostic testing to confirm a diagnosis and work with you to create a treatment plan. Find out about cancer diagnosis.
Mammograms
We offer mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, so you have the best chance of a positive outcome. Learn more about breast cancer screening and how we treat breast cancer.
Help to Quit Smoking
Some of our hospitals offer free smoking cessation programs as part of lung cancer screening. These programs typically run for 6 weeks, providing education and support throughout the quitting process.
Clinical Trials and Research
Our clinical trials and research initiatives are revealing new ways to find cancer earlier. For example, we offer a pancreatic cancer screening trial that may identify cancer in people who have newly diagnosed diabetes or genetic risk factors.
Expanding Access to Screenings
Improving our community’s health is a top priority for Nuvance Health. One way we do this is by partnering with state governments to provide cancer tests for our underserved neighbors. We commonly offer services to detect breast and cervical cancers.
How Nuvance Health Supports You
Nuvance Health is always looking for new ways to prevent cancer and detect disease quickly. We have nurse navigators who stay by your side through your cancer diagnosis so that you understand the next steps and options for care.