How to Find a Cancer Screening Center

Cancer screenings are important to detect cancer in its earliest stages. There are cancer screening centers in many states, which allows free or inexpensive screenings. Finding a Cancer Screening Center can be a daunting process, but with legwork and patience, you can be successful. Cancer screenings are an unfortunate reality for many of us, but it is important to detect cancer early so you can live longer.

Things You'll Need

• Cancer organization

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Instructions

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  Contact the American Cancer Society to get a listing of cancer screening centers in your area. You can visit their official website and get a detailed list of cancer screening centers. Inquiring with the American Cancer Society is ideal because they have the resources to give you a comprehensive listing of different screenings for different types of cancer. They can also verify whether there's a fee for the screening.

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  Contact hospitals about possible cancer screenings they might be offering. Hospitals sometimes work as cancer screenings centers so it can be easier for individuals to access screenings. Contact your local hospital and ask when they will be doing cancer screenings. If the hospital has a cancer center, it is best to contact them first. They may have a definite date on the next screening.

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  Inquire with a specific cancer organization, such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to get information on cancer screening centers. These organizations can give you a detailed listing of a cancer screening centers that is specific to the type of cancer you're concerned about. They can also recommend a screening for you. For example, if you are looking for prostate cancer screenings, contact a prostate cancer organization. The organization can help find a screening center for early detection or erase your fears of having cancer.

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  Speak with other individuals who have gone through this process. If you know someone who has gone to a screening, inquire about the screening center they went to and what it was like. That individual can refer you to the center they visited. Individuals who have gone to a cancer screening center already have a opinion and can help you make a decision.

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  Check out available resources during cancer prevention months. For example, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, during which individuals are given resources to detect and prevent breast cancer. During these special months, cancer screening centers usually give cancer screenings for free. Cancer organizations will announce the free screenings during their particular month. You can contact the cancer organization of your choice and inquire about these free cancer screenings.