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Man getting a cancer screening at Moffitt

At Moffitt, we recognize that screenings increase the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable.

This checklist lets you know which cancer screening tests we generally recommend most highly. You may be at increased risk because of family history, your personal medical history, lifestyle and environmental factors. If you are at increased risk for cancer, you may need a diagnostic testing plan established by a doctor. 

Find a complete list of screenings available at Moffitt.

Age 18-39

  • Periodic cancer-related checkups with lifestyle counseling and exams for cancers of the thyroid, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, and testes
  • The CDC recommends Hepatitis C screening at least once in a lifetime for all adults aged 18 years and older 

Age 40-49

  • Periodic cancer-related checkups with lifestyle counseling and exams for cancers of the thyroid, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, and testes
  • Have a conversation with your doctor about the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening. Begin earlier if you are African American/black or have a family history of prostate cancer.  Diagnosed with a high PSA? Contact our experts. No referral needed.
  • Colonoscopy every 10 years beginning at 45

Age 50-69

  • Periodic cancer-related checkups with lifestyle counseling and exams for cancers of the thyroid, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, and testes
  • Have a conversation with your doctor about the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening. Begin earlier if you are African American/black or have a family history of prostate cancer. Diagnosed with a high PSA? Contact our experts. No referral needed.
  • Colonoscopy every 10 years
  • Lung CT screening is recommended for current smokers and those with a heavy smoking history from 50 years old

Age 70 and Over

  • Periodic cancer-related checkups with lifestyle counseling and exams for cancers of the thyroid, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, and testes
  • Have a conversation with your doctor about the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening. Begin earlier if you are African American/black or have a family history of prostate cancer. Diagnosed with a high PSA? Contact our experts. No referral needed.
  • Colonoscopy every 10 years 
  • Lung CTscreening is recommended for current smokers and those with a heavy smoking history from 50 years old

There is no specific age at which cancer screening stops. For older men, especially those in poor health, the benefits of cancer screening are less certain. Men should discuss cancer screening with their doctor and make a decision based on their overall health and previous screening history.

If you would like to schedule a cancer screening for lung, colonoscopy, or have been diagnosed with cancer, call 1-888-663-3488 or complete an online form.  No referral is required.