Lung cancer, the most common cancer in the world, takes more than 2.5 times as many lives in Connecticut each year as breast or colon cancers.

The Cancer Institute offers non-invasive screenings - Lung Cancer Screening for anyone deemed high risk for developing lung cancer. Tests are done by referral only. To be eligible for screening, you must have a smoking history of one-pack-a-day or more for 20 years, be between the age of 50 and 80, in good health with no lung cancer symptoms. If you’re interested, talk to your primary care provider.

If you're 21-39, you should get screened for:

Skin cancer, with dermatologist appointments, especially if you have a family history. Start here - Screening & Diagnosis

Breast cancer, with a clinical breast exam every three years. Start here - cancer screening & diagnosis | hartford healthcare | ct

Cervical cancer, with a pap test every three years. Start here - cancer screening & diagnosis | hartford healthcare | ct

If you're 40-49, you should get screened for:

Breast cancer, with a mammogram every one to two years. Start here - cancer screening & diagnosis | hartford healthcare | ct

Colon cancer, with stool tests or a colonoscopy starting at age 45 (earlier if you have a family history). Start here - cancer screening & diagnosis | hartford healthcare | ct

If you're 50-64, you should get screened for:

Lung cancer, with a low-dose CT, especially if you have a history of smoking. Start here - cancer screening & diagnosis | hartford healthcare | ct

If you're 65 or older, you should get screened for:

Prostate cancer, with a digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test every two years. Start here - cancer screening & diagnosis | hartford healthcare | ct