Halper Family Medicine offers several on-site screening tests to identify cancers, even if you’re not experiencing symptoms. Available screenings include:
BRCA cancer screening
This genetic test identifies mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in the blood that can indicate risk for breast or ovarian cancers.
Breast cancer
Manual breast exams can assess the health of the breast tissue and identify abnormalities that may indicate cancer.
Cervical cancer
Pap tests are an effective treatment for identifying changes in the cervical cells that can indicate precancerous or cancerous conditions.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer screenings involve a blood test to identify the presence of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein that can be a sign of prostate cancer when found at high levels.
Colorectal, or colon, cancer
A colonoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that evaluates the health of the colon using a thin, flexible tube with an attached light and camera. The technology sends real-time images of the internal structures of your colon to an external monitor to help identify potentially cancerous polyps.
The Halper Family Medicine doctors can also refer you for other types of screenings to identify cancer in the lungs, thyroid, or other areas of concern.