Cancer is a major cause of illness and death worldwide, and here at Manhattan Primary Care, our primary care physicians in NYC focus on prevention and prompt detection. Our goal is to check for early signs of cancers when the disease is frequently more treatable, allowing for a better long-term prognosis. A screening will check your body for cancer, sometimes before you develop symptoms. COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Usually, colorectal cancer develops from small polyps found in the colon or rectum. Regular screening can detect these polyps, removing them before they become cancerous. Regular screenings usually begin at age 45 (or earlier based on risk factors). COLORECTAL SCREENING TESTS We usually carry out several colorectal cancer screening tests and stool tests to detect blood signs. Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. Alternative tests may be available based on your situation, so you should speak with your primary care doctor. CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING Our doctors can treat cervical cancer causes very successfully if they have detected them early. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known risk factor for cervical cancer, and we can test for this separately. Depending on the results and whether you have HPV, the frequency of tests ranges. PAP TEST A cervical cancer screening uses a Pap test or Pap smear to analyze cells from the cervix and detect abnormal and precancerous cells. If you do have abnormal cells and become cancerous, treatment can prevent cervical cancer from developing in many cases. BREAST CANCER SCREENING We typically recommend screening for breast cancer. Recommendations vary by society and can change. Screenings can involve diagnostic tests and clinical breast examinations. For more information about Manhattan Primary Care or Manhattan doctors schedule an appointment at one of our two locations, please contact our Union Square office by number (212) 378-9987 or our Upper East Side NYC office by number (212) 389-9929. Read more: https://www.manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com/cancer-screening/ Manhattan Primary Care 983 Park Ave, Ste 1D22, New York, NY 10028 (212) 389-9929 Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/aTm9YyzBX6SxHKzA9 Nearby Locations: Upper East Side Yorkville | Manhattan Valley | Lenox Hill | Sutton Place | Carnegie Hill | East Harlem 10028 | 10025 | 10021| 10022 | 10029 Web Address: https://www.manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com