Cancer Screening Brochure
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164 West 13th Street, Grafton, ND 58237
701-352-2000
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Walk-In Clinic Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. - noon
Grafton Family Clinic
503 Park Street West B, Park River, ND 58270
701-284-6663
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Park River Family Clinic
164 West 13th Street, Grafton, ND 58237
701-352-1620
Unity Medical Center
Screening Recommendations
These recommendations are for
people at average risk for certain
cancers. Talk to a doctor about which
tests you might need and the
screening schedule that’s right for you.
It’s a good idea to also talk about risk
factors, such as lifestyle behaviors and
family history, that may put you or your
loved ones at higher risk.
Cancer screening
saves lives.
Breast Cancer Screening
Baseline mammogram recommended
between the ages of 35-40.
Screening mammogram recommended yearly
after the age of 40.
Routine Self Breast Exams are recommended:
tell your provider right away if you notice any
changes in the way your breasts look or feel.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Recommended for people with a cervix every
3-5 years.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Recommended for everyone beginning at
age 45.
Cologuard: every 3 years.
Colonoscopy: every 10 years. May be more
frequent depending on your risk.
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT): every
year.
Prostate Cancer Screening
At age 45, African American individuals
should discuss with a doctor.
Ages 21-39
Cervical Cancer Screening
Recommended for people with a cervix
beginning at age 21 every 3-5 years.
Other Cancer Screenings
Age 25-39: find out if you are at high risk for
breast, colon or rectal cancer. If not, then no
test is needed at this time.
Ask your provider about MyRisk
Hereditary Cancer Test.
Ages 40-49
Ages 50+
Breast Cancer Screening
50+ continue yearly screening and discuss
with a provider when to stop.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Recommended until age 65.
Age 66+ who have had regular cervical
cancer testing in the past 10 years with
normal results can stop testing.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Recommended through age 75.
Age 76-85 discuss continuation of screening
with provider.
Lung Cancer Screening
People who currently smoke or used to
smoke should discuss with a doctor.
Age 50-80 current or former smoker (one
pack a day for 20 years).
Prostate Cancer Screening
Discussing with a doctor is recommended.
Funding for Payment Assistance
North Dakota Colorectal Cancer
Screening Program
Phone: 833-220-2981
Email: ndcrc@qualityhealthnd.org
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Phone: 877-422-2030
Website: ccalliance.org
Women’s Way (Breast/Cervical)
Phone: 800-449-6639 or 701-328-3398
Email: womensway@nd.gov
Website: health.nd.gov/womens-way
American Lung Association
Helpline: call 800-586-4872 and press 2
Website: Lung.org
Cancer Center of North Dakota
Free Lung Cancer Screening in November
Phone: 701-787-5800
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