Skip to Main Content

Make a Crucial Catch and Intercept Cancer

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Seattle Seahawks have joined forces to raise awareness about early cancer detection through the NFL's Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer initiative. Consult your doctor to learn which screenings are right for you.

Find a doctor
Crucial Catch

Let's intercept cancer together

Join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Seattle Seahawks in the fight against cancer. Early detection is key. Get screened for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, or skin cancer. Find a convenient screening location near you throughout Greater Seattle and the South Sound.

Need a referral? We also offer primary care services at many locations throughout Puget Sound.

Community impact

Be a playmaker for your community

Be a playmaker for your community

Donate to the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Crucial Catch Fund. Your support helps provide life-saving care and support to cancer patients in our region.
  
  

    

Screenings for 12s

Screenings for 12s

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Seahawks are committed to providing accessible screenings to 12s when possible. Offering convenient options, including pre-game registration for future screenings and screenings onsite.

    

Celebrate Survivors: Discover Cancer Care Options

Celebrate Survivors: Discover Cancer Care Options

Learn more about all our cancer services at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Center for Cancer Care.

     

Getting screened

Regular cancer screenings are a vital tool for early detection and treatment. While these recommendations focus on average-risk individuals, it's important to remember that personal risk factors can vary and it’s best to discuss your specific needs with your health care provider.

Breast cancer screening

Annual screening mammograms are recommended for women ages 40 and older. Your provider may recommend a different screening schedule if you’re at higher risk for breast cancer.

Colorectal cancer screening

The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age and family medical history of the disease. That’s why we recommend screening for everyone ages 45 and over, based on guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

Gynecologic cancer screening

Of gynecological cancers, only cervical cancer has a screening test, known as the Pap test, which improves your chances for prevention or successful treatment by detecting cell changes early. Based on guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force, we recommend Pap tests for all women between ages 21 and 65.

Lung cancer screening

A low-dose CT screening for lung cancer may be recommended for men and women, ages 50 to 77, who are current or former smokers with a smoking history of 20 pack-years. A referral from a provider is needed for a low-dose lung CT screening.

Prostate cancer screening

Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men ages 55 years and older, and those at high risk, particularly African-American men. Talk to your provider about the risks and benefits.

Skin cancer screening

We offer skin cancer screenings in our hospitals and clinics, and free screenings for underserved people in the communities we serve. Ask your provider for more information about skin cancer screenings.

Other screenings

Talk with your primary care provider about any other cancer-related screenings you may need.

More information

Learn more about all our cancer services at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Cancer Care.

Donate to the Crucial Catch Fund

Be a playmaker in the fight against cancer with a donation to the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Crucial Catch Fund to help provide cancer patient care support to those fighting for their lives.

Learn more about how we partner with Seattle’s best teams

Back to sports partnerships