Get Screened
Early detection matters. Take the first step toward protecting your health.
Texas Oncology and the American Cancer Society are working together to help more Texans take control of their health through cancer screening and early detection. Because getting screened today can make a difference tomorrow.
Get ScreenedEarly Detection Matters
Cancer screening can help detect cancer early, sometimes before symptoms appear, when treatment may be most effective.
Yet many Texans are not up to date on recommended cancer screenings. Through the “I Love You, Get Screened” campaign, Texas Oncology and the American Cancer Society are working to raise awareness, reduce barriers, and connect more people with the resources they need to take the next step.
Know Your Screening Options
Cancer screening can help detect cancer early, sometimes before symptoms appear, when treatment may be most effective.
Understanding when and how to get screened is an important part of protecting your health. Depending on your age, personal health history, and risk factors, your doctor may recommend screening for certain types of cancer.
Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, often before symptoms develop.
Regular cervical cancer screening can help identify abnormal cell changes before they develop into cancer.
Screening tests can help identify colorectal cancer early and may detect precancerous changes before cancer develops.
For individuals at higher risk due to smoking history, screening may help detect lung cancer at an earlier stage.
Talking with your doctor about your risk factors can help determine when prostate cancer screening may be appropriate.
