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Prevention and Screenings

At Summa Health, we strive to catch cancer early, when it’s easier to treat and cure.

Get the cancer screening test that may save your life. Cancer screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies can detect cancer before symptoms appear. For many types of cancer, an earlier diagnosis improves the chance of successful treatment.

Summa provides comprehensive cancer screening programs for many types of cancer. Contact us to schedule your screening today.

Type of Cancer Screening Call for Appointment
Breast 3D and 2D Mammograms  877.825.1974
Colorectal Colonoscopy 234.867.6076
Lung Low Dose CT Scans 234.312.5615
Cervical Pap Test Schedule with your OB/GYN at 330.869.9777
Prostate PSA Test 330.374.1255

 

Cancer screening guidelines continue to change but are usually based on your age and personal risk factors. Find out which screening is right for you by exploring the grid below.

View our cancer screening and prevention guidelines to learn about all of the valuable screenings you and your family should consider for better health.

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Today one out of every eight females will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. But the risk of breast cancer is not the same for everyone; it depends on your individual health history and family history. A Breast Cancer Risk Assessment can help you understand your individual risk for developing breast cancer. 

Cancer Screening and Prevention Guidelines

Breast Health

Age 21-39

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Clinical Breast Exam
Every 3 years performed by a primary care provider or gynecologist. At physician's discretion. Individuals should report any changes in their breasts to their healthcare provider.
3 yrs
Screening Mammogram
At physician's discretion for females with higher than average risk and age less than 40.
Discuss
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Black females and females of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should complete a breast cancer risk assessment at age 25.
Discuss

Age 40-74

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Clinical Breast Exam
Annually performed by a primary care provider or gynecologist.
Annually
Screening Mammogram
At age 40, discuss with your healthcare provider the timing of having a baseline screening mammogram. Starting at age 45, screening should be annually for females at average risk. Screening should continue as long as you are in good health and expected to live 10 years or longer.
Annually
Screening Breast MRI
Females with lifetime risk greater than or equal 20%, category C/D breast density, family history of breast cancer, prior mantle radiation, or prior breast biopsy with atypia should consider a screening breast MRI.
Annually
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Complete a breast cancer risk assessment. This may be done at your annual breast screening.
Discuss

Age 75 and older

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Clinical Breast Exam
Annually performed by a primary care provider or gynecologist.
Annually
Screening Mammogram or Screening Breast MRI
Discuss with your healthcare provider.
Annually

Cervical Health

Note: Females who have had their uterus removed (and also the cervix) for reasons not related to cervical cancer and who have no history of cervical cancer or serious pre-cancer should not be tested.

Age 21-29

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Pap Smear
Every 3 years, screening with cytology (Papanicolaou smear - Pap smear).
3 years

Age 30-65

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Pap Smear OR Pap Smear with HPV Testing
Every 3 years, screening with cytology (Papanicolaou smear, Pap smear) alone. OR Screening with cytology (Pap smear) and HPV testing every 5 years.
3 OR 5 yrs

Age 65 and older

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Pap Smear OR Pap Smear with HPV Testing
Females over 65 who have had adequate negative testing within the past 10 years AND no history of high-grade dysplasia within the past 20 years can stop cervical screening. Please discuss with your healthcare provider.
Discuss

Prostate Health

Age 40-54

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening
AUA and AAFP recommend PSA screening should be considered for those at high risk. High risk includes males with first degree family history (father, son, brother) of prostate cancer, of African-American heritage or experiencing symptoms.
Discuss

Age 55-69

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Discuss Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening
Recommends shared decision making visit, especially those at high risk. High risk includes males with first degree family history (father, son, brother) of prostate cancer, of African-American heritage or experiencing symptoms. PSA Screening every year or every two years.
Discuss

Age 70 and older

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
PSA Screening
Not recommended screening for those with life expectancy less than 10-15 years.
Not recommended

Lung Health

Age 50-80 Current and Prior Smokers

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
CT Lung Screen (Low Dose)
The USPSTF guidelines, which recommends screening for individuals who currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years and have the equivalent of at least 20 pack years smoking history. Asymptomatic individuals. Review importance of smoking cessation and the benefits and risks of LDCT, during a visit for counseling and shared decision making.
Annually

Colorectal Health

Beginning at Age 40 or Earlier

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Colonoscopy
Every 5 years, if colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps in any first-degree relative before age 60.

If you have colorectal cancer history in your family, talk to your physician about additional preventative screenings.
5 yrs

Age 45

Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Colonoscopy
Every 10 years, asymptomatic individuals.
10 yrs
OR

Alternative Screening Options

Colonoscopies are considered the gold standard, but the following also are acceptable screening tests.
Screening Recommendations
Guidelines
Frequency
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)*
Annually. FIT is not recommended for 5 years after a high-quality colonoscopy.
Annually
Stool DNA / FIT (e.g. Cologuard®)*
Every 3 years
3 years
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy*
Every 5 years
5 yrs
* Requires follow-up colonoscopy if the selected study is abnormal.
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