Let’s fight cancer together

Join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Seattle Kraken in the fight against cancer. Early detection is key for better treatment options and outcomes. Get screened for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, or skin cancer. These screenings can save lives. 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.

Are you ready for the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 20?

If you believe you qualify for a prostate screening based on the criteria below, you may be a candidate for a PSA blood test. During the Nov. 20 Kraken game, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health will offer PSA blood tests for those who qualify at Climate Pledge Arena.

Once you enter the building, go to the northwest corner of Climate Pledge Arena, near the living wall, from 5:30 p.m. through the first-period break. A ticket to the game is required, walk-ups are welcome.

• Age 50 for men who are at average risk of prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years.
• Age 45 for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer. This includes African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65).
• Age 40 for men at even higher risk (those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age).
    

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 screenings are recommended for men ages 50 years and older, and those at high risk, particularly African-American men. Talk to your provider about the risks and benefits.

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.