FAQs About Cancer Screenings in Clarkston, MI
Regular cancer screenings help detect cancer in its earliest stages—often before symptoms appear—when treatment is most effective. Early detection can save lives and improve long-term health outcomes.
Screening frequency depends on your age, gender, medical history, and risk factors. For example, mammograms are often recommended yearly or every two years for women over 40, while colonoscopies are typically advised every 10 years starting at age 45. Dr. Stachecki will recommend a schedule that’s right for you.
Our clinic provides and coordinates skin checks, Pap smears, mammograms, colonoscopies, and prostate cancer screenings, as well as blood tests or referrals for specialized evaluations when needed.
Most screenings are quick, simple, and cause minimal discomfort. For example, a Pap smear may feel slightly uncomfortable, and a mammogram involves brief pressure, but these procedures are safe and well-tolerated by most patients.
If your test results indicate something unusual, Dr. Stachecki will discuss the findings with you in detail and recommend next steps, which may include further testing, imaging, or a specialist referral. Our priority is to guide you through the process with clarity and compassion.
Even if you feel well, some cancers can develop silently without noticeable symptoms. Routine screenings are the best way to identify issues early—before they become serious.