Screenings & Treatments
At Saint Agnes, we know the best medicine is preventive medicine. Build a foundation of health by visiting your primary care doctor annually and getting the proper screenings for your age and individual health. Did you know that men's screenings are different than women's screenings?
Suggested screenings for women
Starting at the age of 40, it's suggested that women schedule and undergo the following screenings:
- Breast – A screening mammogram is recommended annually. For information about scheduling your mammography, click here.
- Colon – Colorectal screenings should begin at age 45 and continue through 75. Colorectal screenings can prevent up to 90% of all colon cancers.
- Individuals with family history of cancer or a higher risk for cancer should seek advice from their medical provider on recommended screenings.
- Skin – Skin screening is based on individual risk; consult with your primary care provider at your annual exam.
- Gynecologic – A Pap Smear is recommended every 1-3 years.
- Bone – A bone density exam is recommended at age 65 or earlier if you are high risk. For information about scheduling your bone density exam, click here.
- Lung – A low-dose CT scan is available for those 55 and older who meet screening criteria. For information about scheduling a lung screening, click here.
Suggested screenings for men
Starting at the age of 40, it's suggested that men schedule and undergo the following screenings:
- Skin – Skin screening is based on individual risk; consult with your primary care provider at your annual exam.
- Colon – Colorectal screenings should begin at age 45 and continue through 75. Colorectal screenings can prevent up to 90% of all colon cancers.
- Individuals with family history of cancer or a higher risk for cancer should seek advice from their medical provider on recommended screenings.
- Prostate – prostate exams are done as directed by your primary care provider.
- Bone – A bone density exam is recommended at age 65 or earlier if you are high risk. For information about scheduling your bone density exam, click here.
- Lung – A low-dose CT scan is available for those 55 and older who meet screening criteria. For information about scheduling a lung screening, click here.
Support good health at every age
No matter what your age, Saint Agnes is dedicated to helping everyone maintain good health and live life to their fullest. That’s why we created Decade Cards – a helpful list of suggested screening tests and procedures specific to your age group. Whether you’re 23 or 83, we have the tools to help you navigate your health. We even have decade cards for men!
To download your decade card, click here.