Cancer Prevention & Screening Services

Prevention is an essential part of Mercy’s full spectrum of cancer care. We give you the tools you need to get ahead of a cancer diagnosis, such as preventive screenings and the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test . And if you’re facing cancer, our highly experienced team offers advanced care for all types of adult and pediatric cancer - plus the support you and your loved ones need before, during and after treatment.

What is Cancer Screening?

Cancer screening tests help detect cancer early, even before symptoms appear. When cancer is found in its earliest stages, it’s often more treatable. Mercy provides a wide range of cancer screenings using the latest advancements in early detection. 

At Mercy, we don’t just treat cancer, we help you proactively manage your health and reduce your cancer risks with regular screenings. Mercy offers many types of screening tests to detect and prevent a wide range of cancers, so you can stay healthy and active.

When to Have a Cancer Screening

Cancer screening recommendations depend on your age, race, gender, current health, family history and other risk factors. Your Mercy provider will review your medical history and consider risk factors like obesity or smoking in determining your cancer screening schedule. Ask your Mercy provider when the time is right for you to start cancer screenings.  

Common Cancer Screening Tests

Mercy offers expertise and advanced testing tools to screen for many types of cancer. Our clinicians and technologists keep you comfortable and informed throughout your screenings. 

Benefits of Early Cancer Detection

Early detection saves lives. According to the American Cancer Society, U.S. cancer deaths have declined more than 20% in the last 20 years due to screenings, lifestyle changes and treatment advances – representing more than 1.7 million lives saved. Early detection also makes more treatment options possible, reducing the overall cost of cancer care. Talk with your Mercy doctor about early cancer detection and steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Cancer Risk Assessment Program

Knowing your genetic risks helps you and your family members better understand and manage cancer’s impact on your lives. And if you develop cancer, genetic tests can assist you and your care team in making treatment decisions and monitoring for other cancers. Mercy genetic counselors can perform hereditary risk assessments to evaluate your family’s medical history and identify the potential for inherited risks. They’ll also help you decide whether genetic testing would be useful to you.