Cancer Screening and Prevention

Cancer screening and prevention are crucial because they allow for the early detection of cancer, when it is most treatable and has the highest chance of successful treatment, significantly reducing the risk of cancer-related morbidity and mortality; this can be achieved through regular screening tests that identify potential cancers before symptoms appear, alongside lifestyle modifications to minimize cancer risk factors. 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and MSK Direct give you and your family access to all of MSK’s screening and prevention educational materials as well as supportive care services. 

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MSK Direct Presents: Take Charge of Your Health: The Importance of Cancer Screening and Prevention

In the United States, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Over 40% of cancers are preventable. Watch Dr. Robert Sidlow, an MSK Internist, for an engaging webinar that dives into the critical role of cancer screening, recognizing key signs and symptoms, preventative and proactive health behaviors, and essential cancer screening guidelines Whether for yourself or your loved ones, this session is packed with actionable insights to empower you with the knowledge to take charge of your health. Don’t miss it!
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Personal Screening Recommendations
Cancer screenings are important, so please don’t wait. Take the first step with a short assessment to get personal screening recommendations from MSK. In less than 5 minutes, you can learn if you are due for any cancer screenings.
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What are MSK’s cancer screening guidelines?

These are our recommended cancer screening tests for people with an average risk of disease. You may be at higher risk depending on your family history and other factors. Learn more about risk factors for cancer in other sections of this page.

Cancer Screening Guidelines
Cancer screening guidelines are recommended at certain baseline ages to detect cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Learn more about Memorial Sloan Kettering's recommended screening guidelines by cancer type.