What Is A Cancer Screening?
Cancer screenings are preventive tests that help detect cancer early — often before any symptoms are present and when treatment is most effective. Based on your age, gender, personal health, and family history, you may have an increased risk for particular types of cancer, including breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, and others. That's why it's crucial to make regular cancer screenings a part of your primary care routine. At Atlantic Physicians Group, we provide a variety of cancer screenings, tailoring each patient's care plan to their unique needs. We'll help you understand which tests are appropriate for you, when to start them, and how often you should schedule screenings. Stay proactive about your health — contact our practice in Brooklyn, NY to learn more about cancer screenings and to schedule your next exam.
How Does A Cancer Screening Work?
Before starting your cancer screening, we'll review your health and have a discussion about lifestyle habits, family history, and other potential risk factors for various types of cancer. We'll talk about what you can expect during your cancer test, why it's important, and how to prepare for it. Some tests, like a Pap smear or breast cancer screening, can be done in-office at our Brooklyn, NY practice. Others (like mammograms or colon cancer screenings) may require a referral to a lab, imaging center, or specialist. Once your cancer screening is complete and the results are ready, we'll reach out to you to discuss our findings. If your results are abnormal, we'll discuss the next steps, which may simply mean additional testing or closer monitoring. Throughout the process, we'll help you understand your results and coordinate follow-up care.
What Are the Benefits of Regular Cancer Screenings?
Regular cancer screenings provide the best defense against cancer. Even if you haven't noticed any symptoms, staying on schedule with routine screenings offers peace of mind and helps reinforce habits that support long-term wellness with benefits that include:
- Detect cancer early when treatment is most effective
- Identify problems before symptoms develop
- Screening plans tailored to your age and risk factors
- Access to appropriate follow-up or referrals if needed
- Informed decisions based on up-to-date medical guidelines
- Opportunity to track changes in your health over time
- Preventive care that supports long-term wellness
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Take Charge of Your Health
Early detection and treatment are crucial when it comes to addressing cancer. By scheduling regular screenings, you can significantly increase your chances of successful treatment in the event that you do have cancer. Take charge of your health by scheduling your next physical exam and cancer screening at Atlantic Physicians Group in Brooklyn, NY.