Cancer Screenings

Missouri Care wants to make sure you stay healthy. Having regular cancer screenings is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. Screenings help find problems before they become serious. If you catch a problem early, there’s a better chance to cure it.

Most cancer screenings are a covered benefit for Missouri Care members. For more information, call Missouri Care at 1-800-322-6027.

If you are 20 years old or older, you should have regular checkups – including a cancer-related checkup – with your primary care provider (PCP). The cancer-related checkup should include health education and may include screenings for cancers of the thyroid, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, testes, and ovaries.

Review these Cancer Screening Schedules to see if you are due for a cancer screening. You may need to follow a different schedule if you have an increased risk for cancer (e.g., personal or family history of cancer or certain health conditions). Call your PCP to find out if a cancer screening is right for you.