When it comes to cancer, early detection can be critical in treating and eliminating the disease. Dr. Payum Abdarbashi and Dr. Dilip Anmangandla at Pacific MD recommend regular cancer screenings, including genetic counseling, as part of your overall preventive health care plan. They are equipped to perform these potentially life-saving procedures at their two offices in Woodland Hills and Agoura Hills, California.
The goal of cancer screening is to detect cancer before symptoms begin to take hold. Often, when abnormal tissue or cancer is found before symptoms appear, early intervention can eliminate the cancer entirely.
There are several types of screening, including:
There are many cancer screening tests that are successful in detecting cancer before it takes hold. For example, the following tests for these cancers are common:
Your doctor guides you toward the right screening tests based on your medical history, age, and sex.
There are generally few risks in most cancer screening. Typically, complaints encompass:
Your doctor goes over every screening procedure beforehand to ensure that you understand the process, the benefits, and the risks, if any.
At Pacific MD, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a short-list of just some of the most popular plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed here.