Breast Cancer
Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat.
Who gets screened, and when?
- Women aged 40 and above
- Every year
Other considerations for increased risk may include:
- Prior diagnosis of a breast abnormality
- Family history of breast cancer
- Known BRCA mutation
- Known existence of densely fibrous breast tissue
- And/or history of chest irradiation
Please discuss screening options with your physician and schedule your annual mammogram. Visit our breast cancer screening page for more information.
Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer.
Who gets screened, and when?
- Men and women
- Every 10 years from age 45 (or earlier if positive family history)
Please discuss screening options with your primary care physician or gastroenterologist to see if a screening is recommended for you. Visit our colon cancer screening page for more information.
Lung Cancer
Screening with low-dose CT of the lungs can identify lung cancer at an early, curable stage.
Who gets screened, and when?
- Men and women
- Have a 20 pack-year* history of smoking
- 50 to 80 years old
- Currently smoking or have quit in the past 15 years
* This is the number of packs of cigarettes per day multiplied by the number of years smoked. For example, someone who smoked 2 packs a day for 10 years [2 x 10 = 20] has 20 pack-years of smoking, as does a person who smoked 1 pack a day for 20 years [1 x 20 = 20].
Smoking Cessation Courses
Piedmont offers several ongoing smoking cessation programs. Patients can call 404-605-3782 for Piedmont Atlanta classes or 706-301-5516 for classes at Piedmont Mountainside.
Please discuss screening options with your primary care physician and check if a Low-Dose CT Screening is recommended for you. Visit our lung cancer screening page for more information.
Prostate Cancer
A blood test called PSA (prostate-specific antigen) can detect the presence of prostate cancer.
Who gets screened, and when?
- Men
- Every two years, starting at age 50
Please discuss screening options with your primary care physician. Visit our prostate cancer screening page for more information.
Women’s Heart Screenings
At Piedmont Heart, we take women’s heart health seriously – after all, 90% of women are at risk for heart disease. That’s why our team of experts created a $99 screening designed for women that goes well beyond what you’d get at a normal checkup, giving you a detailed report with recommendations to keep your heart healthy. That’s a small price to pay for great peace of mind.
This screening program is based on research at Piedmont Heart Institute, where we evaluated gender-specific cardiac risk factors and symptoms. Based on this data and women's national heart guidelines, we are better able to screen women more appropriately and determine those women at risk that require additional testing - at an earlier stage.
Schedule a screening or find a screening location.