Summary. Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. You can get some screenings in your doctor's office. Others need special equipment, so you may need to go to a different office or clinic.

The goal of lung cancer screening is to detect lung cancer at a very early stage — when it's more likely to be cured. By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, the cancer is usually too advanced for curative treatment. Studies show lung cancer screening reduces the risk of dying of lung cancer.

The goal of screening for prostate cancer is to find cancers that may be at high risk for spreading if not treated, and to find them early before they spread. If you are thinking about being screened, learn about the possible benefits and harms of screening, diagnosis, and treatment, and talk to your doctor about your personal risk factors.

A screening test is done to detect potential health disorders or diseases in people who do not have any symptoms of disease. The goal is early detection and lifestyle changes or surveillance, to reduce the risk of disease, or to detect it early enough to treat it …

Breast cancer screening means checking a woman's breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. All women need to be informed by their health care provider about the best screening options for them.

Abstract. The purpose of screening is to identify people in an apparently healthy population who are at higher risk of a health problem or a condition, so that an early treatment or inter- vention can be offered and thereby reduce the incidence and/or mortality of the health problem or condition within the population.

Last Reviewed: April 19, 2023. Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Knowing your family health history and getting routine preventive care like medical and dental checkups, cancer screenings, and vaccinations can help you stay well and catch problems early.

1. : the act or process of one that screens. 2. screenings plural in form but singular or plural in construction : material (such as waste or fine coal) separated out by means of a screen. 3. : metal or plastic mesh (as for window screens) 4. : a showing of a motion picture.

Screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases and health conditions before there are any signs or symptoms. Screenings help find problems early on, when they may be easier to treat. Getting recommended screenings is one of the most important things you can do for your health. …

Make a Donation. Regular cancer screening tests can help find & treat cancers early, when it might be easier to treat. See our resources for recommended screening tests for ages 25 and up.