Note: The material provided is intended to be used as general information only and should not replace the advice of your physician. Always consult your physician for individual care.
Start Quiz
Take this quiz to learn which screenings you should schedule this year, based on the latest guidelines and your personal profile, including your sex, age and health history.
Not Sure Which Screening You Need?
Take the quiz to find out.
What Health Screenings Do You Need This Year?
Female
Male
Question 1 of 10
What was your sex assigned at birth?
25-39
Question 2 of 10
How old are you?
21-24
45-49
40-44
65 or older
50-64
I have never smoked.
I currently smoke, or I used to smoke but I quit.
Are you current or former smoker?
You don’t need any special screenings right now. But you should get an annual physical so your doctor can keep an eye on your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and other vital signs. If you have a family history of colon cancer, you may need a colonoscopy; ask your doctor.
Results: For Male
HMH 24/7
21-24 nonsmoker
Find a Primary Care Provider
Retake Quiz
25-39 nonsmoker
40-44 nonsmoker
45-49 nonsmoker
Colonoscopy: Men who are 45 or older — and at average risk of colon cancer — need a colonoscopy every 10 years. Prostate cancer screening: Men who are at high risk of developing prostate cancer — including those with a family history and Black men — should start prostate cancer screening at age 45.
50-64 nonsmoker
Colonoscopy: Men who are 45 or older — and at average risk of colon cancer — need a colonoscopy every 10 years. Prostate cancer screening: If you’re at average risk of prostate cancer, it’s important to schedule a prostate screening once you turn 50. If you are Black or have a family history of prostate cancer, schedule a screening starting at age 45.
65+ nonsmoker
Colonoscopy: Men who are 45 or older — and at average risk of colon cancer — need a colonoscopy every 10 years. Prostate cancer screening: Talk to your doctor about whether you still need to be screened for prostate cancer. Once you turn 70, you no longer need to be screened routinely.
You don’t need any special screenings right now. But you should get an annual physical so your doctor can keep an eye on your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and other vital signs. If you have a family history of colon cancer, you may need a colonoscopy; ask your doctor. It’s also important to make a plan to quit smoking.
21-24 smoker
21-44 nonsmoker
25-39 smoker
40-44 smoker
45-49 smoker
50-64 smoker
Colonoscopy: Men who are 45 or older — and at average risk of colon cancer — need a colonoscopy every 10 years. Prostate cancer screening: If you’re at average risk of prostate cancer, it’s important to schedule a prostate screening once you turn 50. If you are Black or have a family history of prostate cancer, schedule a screening starting at age 45. Lung cancer screening: If you currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years, you should have a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT scan) annually.
65+ smoker
Colonoscopy: Men who are 45 or older — and at average risk of colon cancer — need a colonoscopy every 10 years. Prostate cancer screening: Talk to your doctor about whether you still need to be screened for prostate cancer. Once you turn 70, you no longer need to be screened routinely. Lung cancer screening: If you currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years, you should have a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT scan) annually. Additionally, you may need an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, a one-time ultrasound that checks for signs of an aneurysm in your stomach. Men who use tobacco are at high risk for AAA.
Results: For Females
Cervical cancer screening: Women 21-29 should get a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer every three years.
Cervical cancer screening: Women 21-29 should get a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer every three years. HPV testing alone can be considered for women 25-29, but Pap tests are preferred. For women 30-65, there are three options for testing: a HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, a pap test alone every three years, or an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: At 25, women start needing clinical breast exams. Your doctor may recommend getting an exam earlier or later based on your breast cancer risk, family history and other factors.
Cervical cancer screening: For women 30-65, there are three options for cervical cancer testing: Get an HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, get a pap test alone every three years, or get an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. If you have dense breasts, you may also need a breast ultrasound.
45-49 nonsmokers
Cervical cancer screening: For women 30-65, there are three options for cervical cancer testing: Get an HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, get a pap test alone every three years, or get an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. If you have dense breasts, you may also need a breast ultrasound. Colonoscopy: Once you hit 45, it’s important to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colorectal cancer. If you’re at low risk — you don’t have polyps and you don’t have a family history of colon cancer — you may be able to get a stool test instead.
50-64 nonsmokers
Cervical cancer screening: For women 30-65, there are three options for cervical cancer testing: Get an HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, get a pap test alone every three years, or get an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. If you have dense breasts, you may also need a breast ultrasound. Colonoscopy: Once you hit 45, it’s important to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colorectal cancer. Osteoporosis screening: Women 50 and older who have certain risk factors for osteoporosis, such as having a parent with a broken hip, should get a bone density test every two to five years.
Cervical cancer screening: Talk to your doctor to determine if cervical cancer screenings are still necessary for you. Breast cancer screening: After age 55, you may be able to get a mammogram every two years instead of yearly. Ask your doctor what’s right for you. Colonoscopy: You should continue to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colorectal cancer. Once you hit 75, you may no longer need one. Osteoporosis screening: Women who are 65 and older should get a bone density test every two years.
Cervical cancer screening: Women 21-29 should get a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer every three years. It’s also important to make a plan to quit smoking.
Primary Care
Cervical cancer screening: Women 21-29 should get a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer every three years. HPV testing alone can be considered for women 25-29, but Pap tests are preferred. For women 30-65, there are three options for testing: a HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, a pap test alone every three years, or an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: At 25, women start needing clinical breast exams. Your doctor may recommend getting an exam earlier or later based on your breast cancer risk, family history and other factors. It’s also important to make a plan to quit smoking.
Cervical cancer screening: For women 30-65, there are three options for cervical cancer testing: Get an HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, get a pap test alone every three years, or get an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. If you have dense breasts, you may also need a breast ultrasound. It’s also important to make a plan to quit smoking.
45-49 smokers
Cervical cancer screening: For women 30-65, there are three options for cervical cancer testing: Get an HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, get a pap test alone every three years, or get an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. If you have dense breasts, you may also need a breast ultrasound. Colonoscopy: Once you hit 45, it’s important to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colorectal cancer. If you’re at low risk — you don’t have polyps and you don’t have a family history of colon cancer — you may be able to get a stool test instead. It’s also important to make a plan to quit smoking.
50-64 smokers
Cervical cancer screening: For women 30-65, there are three options for cervical cancer testing: Get an HPV/Pap test co-test every five years, get a pap test alone every three years, or get an HPV test alone every five years. Breast cancer screening: Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. If you have dense breasts, you may also need a breast ultrasound. Colonoscopy: Once you hit 45, it’s important to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colorectal cancer. Osteoporosis screening: Women 50 and older who have certain risk factors for osteoporosis, such as having a parent with a broken hip, should get a bone density test every two to five years. Lung cancer screening: If you currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years, you should have a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT scan) annually.
Cervical cancer screening: Talk to your doctor to determine if cervical cancer screenings are still necessary for you. Breast cancer screening: After age 55, you may be able to get a mammogram every two years instead of yearly. Ask your doctor what’s right for you. Colonoscopy: You should continue to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colorectal cancer. Once you hit 75, you may no longer need one. Osteoporosis screening: Women who are 65 and older should get a bone density test every two years. Lung cancer screening: If you currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years, you should have a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT scan) annually.
