Screenings for Cancer
Every moment delayed could mean a moment missed
Where to get Cancer Screenings
PIH Health offers screening programs to help detect the most common types of cancer: breast, colon and lung cancers. Cervical cancer screening and annual wellness visits shouldn't be overlooked either. Early detection of cancer saves lives.
Contact us to schedule a screening.
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Types of Cancer Screenings

Breast: Mammogram
Downey and Whittier: 562.906.5692
Breast cancer screenings should begin at age 40 and occur annually for women.
Colon: Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer Prevention Program: 562.967.2656
A colonoscopy is the preferred method for colon cancer screening and the only method that may actually prevent cancer. Other tests only detect if cancer is already present. Men and women should begin colon cancer screening at age 50. For those with a family history, you may need to be screened earlier.
Lung: CT Scan
PIH Health Lung Cancer Screening Program: 562.967.2892
Lung cancer screening is for both men and women who currently smoke or have a history of smoking and can be done annually.
Cervical: Pap Smear (Women's Health)
Cervical Cancer Screening: 562.967.2876
An annual pap smear should begin at age 21 for women and occur every third year.
Wellness Visit: Physical
Annual Wellness Visit: 562.967.2880
Wellness visits should occur annually for both men and women with a Primary Care Physician (PCP). If you need a PCP, visit PIHHealth.org/Physicians and search Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Wellness visits should begin at age 21 and continue every year.