Screening tests

Many factors can affect your cancer risk. More research is needed before medical professionals can make specific recommendations to help prevent cancer. As scientists continue to investigate cancer prevention, the best way to protect your health is to have regular screenings.

Early diagnosis and treatment is key to long-term prognosis and survival. Park Nicollet offers a variety of services and events to promote prevention and detection of cancer. In addition, many screening tests are available that can help detect cancer early.

Screening tests include:

• mammography
• skin cancer
• colon cancer
• pap smear 
• prostate cancer