Cancer Screening & Awareness

Early Detection Saves Lives

Take control of your health with regular cancer screenings.

A trusted partner in cancer screenings, right here in Brooklyn

Not everyone will get cancer, but everyone should include regular screenings as part of their routine healthcare. Early detection saves lives. Cancer can grow silently, and screenings can help find disease before you feel any symptoms.

Some common screening tests include colonoscopies (for colon cancer), low-dose CT scans (for lung cancer), mammograms (for breast cancer), and Pap tests (for cervical cancer). Not everyone needs the same tests. Age, gender, family health history, and daily habits help determine what’s right for you.

A quick guide on when to start screenings

Ages 25 +
Cervical cancer, skin checks
Ages 40 +
Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer
Ages 50 +
Lung cancer

Awareness Guide

Download our Awareness Guide [PDF] for more information about cancer screenings and risk factors.

Why choose Maimonides for cancer screening?

Your health matters—and early detection saves lives. At Maimonides Health, our doctors listen, explain clearly, and use the latest tools to catch cancer early. Whether it’s your first screening or a regular checkup, we’re here with compassionate care every step of the way.

Maimonides Cancer Center is Brooklyn’s first fully accredited cancer center, recognized for excellence in care. Our team of nationally renowned oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, imaging specialists, and other clinicians provides comprehensive treatment and supportive services for all types of cancers.

Rapid Assessment Service

If a screening test reveals a possible cancer diagnosis, we’ve got you covered. We offer the Rapid Assessment Service (RAS), which provides urgent consultations and testing, reducing the hurdles associated with a cancer diagnosis and fast-tracking treatment when needed.

We schedule appointments within two business days from request. Some patients may even be seen the same or next day. We also coordinate an expedited workup. Upon diagnosis, we will arrange for consultation appointments with appropriate cancer specialists.

Person-centered primary care

Whether you’re managing a health issue or staying up to date on screenings, your primary care doctor is here to support you every step of the way. We help you feel your best today and in the future. We’re your partner in cancer screenings and overall health.

Our primary care doctors are experts who treat you like a whole person—not just your symptoms. We help with:

  • Advice for healthy living, like eating well, being active, and quitting smoking
  • Emotional and mental health support
  • Everyday health concerns, like colds, allergies, or stomach pain
  • New or ongoing conditions, like asthma or high blood pressure
  • Wellness and prevention, including checkups, cancer screenings, immunizations, and prescriptions
  • Referrals to specialists if needed