Cancer Screening Guidelines
Recommended Testing at St. John's Health
Cancer screenings are regular check-ups that help detect cancer before a person has any symptoms. Screenings can play an important role in detecting cancer at an early stage, when a cancer may be easier to treat. Together with University of Utah Health and Huntsman Cancer Institute, we suggest using this guideline to routine cancer screenings available at St. John’s Health.
Breast Cancer
Age 20 - 39
Clinical Breast Exam every year
Age 40 & Up
Clinical Breast Exam every year
Cervical Cancer
Age 21 - 29
Pap Test every 3 years
Age 30 & Up
Pap/HPV Cotest every 5 years
OR
Pap Test every 3 years
Skin Cancer
Age 18 & Up
Talk to a doctor about a total body skin Exam
Lung Cancer
Current/Former smokers
age 50 & up
Talk to a doctor about a low-dose CT scan
Prostate Cancer
Age 50 & up
Talk to a doctor about the benefits and risks of a PSA test
Colorectal Cancer
Age 45 & up
Colonoscopy every 10 years
OR
Stool-Based Tests (FIT or FOBT) every year
Oral Cancer
Age 18 & up
Talk to a doctor about head and neck screening
All people should talk to their doctors about what cancer screenings are right for them.
Download the Screening Guideline PDF
Cancer screening guidelines are provided by University of Utah Health, Huntsman Cancer Institute, St. John's Health, and Jackson Hole Medical Imaging.