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Cancer Screening Guidelines

Screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they might be easier to treat.  Learn what screening tests the American Cancer Society recommends, when you should have them, and how they are covered under some types of insurance.

American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer

Cancer screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early. Learn what screening tests the American Cancer Society recommends.

Screening Recommendations by Age

It’s also important to follow recommendations for cancer screening tests. Screening tests are used to find cancer in people who have no symptoms. Screening gives you the best chance of finding cancer as early as possible – while it’s small and before it has spread.

Medicare Coverage for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program for people 65 or older or who have certain disabilities. Medicare also pays for services to help prevent some cancers or to find them early.

ACS Guidelines Information for Health Care Professionals

Read complete versions of all our guidelines and learn more about how ACS develops its recommendations here.

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