Cancer Screening

• Breast Cancer:

  Women aged 50–74 should have a mammogram every 2 years.

• Cervical Cancer:

  Women aged 21–64 should have a Pap test every 3 years, or Pap + HPV test every 5 years for ages 30–64.

• Colorectal Cancer:

  Adults aged 45–75 should be screened. Options include annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT), or colonoscopy every 10 years. Discuss test options with your provider.

• Lung Cancer:

  Adults aged 50–80 with a 20+ pack-year smoking history, who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years, should consider annual low-dose CT screening.

• Prostate Cancer:

  Men aged 50–70 should discuss the risks and benefits of PSA screening with their provider.

Cardiovascular Risk

• Blood Pressure:

  Check at least annually for adults.

• Cholesterol:

  Screen adults aged 40–75, or earlier if risk factors present.

• Diabetes:

  Screen adults aged 35–70 who are overweight or obese.

Behavioral Health

• Depression:

  Routine screening for adults during primary care visits.

• Alcohol Use:

  Screen all adults, including pregnant women, for unhealthy alcohol use and provide brief intervention if needed. https://oasas.ny.gov/treatment

• Smoking:

  Ask about tobacco use and offer cessation support. https://www.nysmokefree.com/

Other Preventive Measures

• Obesity:

  Assess BMI and counsel on healthy weight.

• Healthy Diet & Exercise:

  Discuss lifestyle modifications for disease prevention.

Talk to your primary care provider about which screenings are right for you based on your age, sex, and risk factors.