Cancer Screening
The best way to beat cancer is to catch it early when treatment is more effective. Regular cancer tests detect cancer before you experience symptoms. At Cedars-Sinai, we offer the latest advancements and clinical trials to screen for many types of cancer.
Who Should Get Cancer Screening?
Talk with your doctor to see if you are at high risk for some types of cancer and could benefit from cancer tests. Common cancer risk factors include:
- A personal cancer history
- Family cancer history
- Certain gene mutations (abnormalities)
- Exposure to tobacco and some chemicals
- Age
Cancer Screening Recommendations
Age 25–39 Screening Recommendations
- Cervical cancer screening, done through a Pap smear by your gynecologist or primary care doctor, is recommended every five years for people with a cervix beginning at age 25, and continuing until 65.
Age 40–49 Screening Recommendations
- Mammograms are recommended to screen for breast cancer beginning at age 45, with the option to begin at age 40.
- Cervical cancer screening is recommended every five years for people with a cervix.
- Colonoscopies are recommended to screen for colorectal cancer in all people at age 45.
- At age 45, African Americans should discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctor.
Age 50+ Screening Recommendations
- Breast cancer screening is recommended.
- Cervical cancer screening is recommended.
- Colorectal cancer screening is recommended.
- Current or former smokers should discuss lung cancer screening with their doctor.
- People with prostates should discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctor.
- Lung cancer screening is recommended for people who are 50-80 years old and in fairly good health, and currently smoke or have quit in the past 15 years and have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history.
Standard Cancer Screenings
All people should consider these screenings based on the recommendations listed above.
Breast Cancer Screening
Compassionate professionals provide the latest breast cancer screening technology in locations close to home.
Lung Cancer Screening
Understand if you are at high risk for lung cancer. Our screening navigator guides you through the process.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cedars-Sinai offers precise cervical cancer screening using the most advanced methods.
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer screening can detect signs of prostate cancer before you experience any symptoms.
Colon Cancer Screening
Cedars-Sinai colon cancer experts are leaders in their field and offer the latest screening methods.
Specialized Cancer Screenings
People at higher risk for certain types of cancer should consider the following screenings:
Have Questions or Need Help?
Call the Cancer Screening team. You can also have us call you back at your convenience.