Make a Plan for Cancer Screening
Cancer screenings could save your life. These tests detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages—often before symptoms appear. That leads to more successful treatment results and less need for intensive therapies. With mobile screenings, free screenings, and a Rapid Diagnostic Clinic, Cone Health makes it easy for you to get answers fast.
Discover your genetic risk for three cancers.
Take charge of your health with Cone Health’s no-cost GeneConnect program. Find out if you have inherited risks for three common cancers—hereditary breast, ovarian and colorectal (Lynch syndrome)—with a simple, confidential genetic screening.
When to Get Cancer Screenings
Consider these recommended cancer screenings. Then, schedule an annual checkup with your primary care doctor to discuss the tests that are right for you.
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Cancer Screenings at Cone Health
Explore Cone Health’s high-quality screening services, such as:
Mobile Cancer Screenings
It’s more convenient than ever to take control of your health thanks to our mobile screening unit. It visits locations throughout Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph, and Alamance counties so you can:
- Get a cervical cancer screening
- Take home a kit for a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which checks a stool sample for blood to screen for colon cancer
- Talk to a health professional about whether a lung cancer screening is right for you
- Get a mammogram and clinical breast exam
- Receive a prostate cancer screening
- Receive a skin cancer screening
View upcoming screenings near you.
Free Cancer Screenings
If you don’t have health insurance, ask your doctor about free cancer screenings at Cone Health. You can also apply for our mammography scholarship. It offers breast cancer screenings at no cost if you meet income restrictions and other criteria.
Free Mammograms, Pap Smears & HPV Tests
You may qualify for free cancer screenings and diagnostic tests through the North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (NC BCCCP). You’re eligible if you meet all these criteria:
- You don’t have health insurance.
- You’re age 40-64 (for breast screenings) or 21-64 (for cervical screenings).
- Your household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
To request a free test, call 336-832-0849. Testing is available at the following locations:
Trust us to help you get the care you need.
Rapid Diagnostic Service
Waiting for answers when cancer is a possibility is a worrisome and anxious time. That's why Cone Health Cancer Care provides our Rapid Diagnostic Service for all patients referred for suspicion of cancer by a physician or any provider. On average, we contact you the same day as the referral, and we typically see you within two days of referral for a first appointment.
Advanced Diagnostic Services
If a screening shows something unusual, you’ll need diagnostic tests to determine if you have cancer. These tests may include:
- Biopsy—Removes cells from your body for examination under a microscope
- Blood tests—Look for evidence that may indicate cancer
- Imaging services—Reveal where cancer is located inside the body
- Endoscopy—Uses a thin, hollow tube or a small pill to look inside your body to locate cancer
Cancer Genetic Counseling & Testing
While most cancers happen by chance, some cancers are caused by a gene mutation inherited from a parent. Meeting with a genetic counselor can help you decide if genetic testing is right for you. During a genetic counseling appointment, our genetic counselors will:
- Gather your medical and family history.
- Discuss how genetic testing works.
- Explain how genetic testing can help you and your family understand your risk of cancer.
- Share personalized recommendations to protect your health.
