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Cancer Screening Tests in Hyderabad
Screening looks for early signs of cancer in people who feel well, when treatment works best. The right tests depend on your age, sex and family history, and no single blood test can check for every cancer.
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About Cancer Screening Tests
The cancers most commonly found through screening are cancers of the breast, cervix, colon and prostate. For each there are proven ways to look early: mammography for breast, Pap smear and HPV testing for the cervix, stool tests and colonoscopy for the bowel, and PSA, discussed with a doctor, for the prostate.
Tumour markers such as CA-125, CEA, AFP and CA 19-9 are proteins that can rise in some cancers. They are valuable for monitoring a known cancer and, in specific situations, for raising suspicion. They can also rise in harmless conditions and can be normal in early cancer, so a single value is never a diagnosis on its own.
Our cancer screening packages combine age-appropriate imaging and tests. The most useful plan is one made with your doctor, based on your age, family history and any symptoms.
Who should get tested
- Women aged 25–65 for regular cervical screening (Pap smear, with HPV testing from 30)
- Women from about 40 years, or earlier with a strong family history, for mammography
- Adults over 45 for bowel cancer screening
- Men over 50, or over 45 with a family history, to discuss PSA testing with their doctor
- Close relatives of people diagnosed with breast, ovarian, bowel or prostate cancer at a young age
- Long-term smokers, to discuss lung screening with a doctor
Cancer tests and packages at Focus Diagnostics
75 options are available for cancer, from single tests to packages. Book online, at any of our Hyderabad centres, or with home sample collection.
What the key tests tell you
- Pap smear and HPV DNA test
- Detect early cell changes and the virus that causes most cervical cancers, years before cancer develops.
- Mammography and breast ultrasound
- The main screening test for breast cancer; ultrasound is added for dense breasts or to check a lump.
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen)
- Can be raised in prostate cancer, but also with enlargement or infection, so results are read alongside age and examination.
- Stool occult blood test
- Detects hidden blood in the stool, an early clue to bowel growths that may need colonoscopy.
- Tumour markers (CA-125, CEA, AFP, CA 19-9, CA 15-3)
- Useful for monitoring known cancers and in specific clinical situations; not reliable alone for screening.
- Ultrasound and CT scans
- Imaging to look at organs such as the liver, kidneys, ovaries and lungs when advised.
Before your test
- Pap smear: avoid it during your period, and avoid intercourse, douching or vaginal medicines for 48 hours before.
- Mammography: avoid deodorant, talc or creams on the chest and underarms on the day of the test.
- PSA: avoid vigorous cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours beforehand, as they can raise PSA slightly.
- Bring previous reports and scans so changes can be compared.
Understanding your results
An abnormal screening result usually means more tests are needed, not that cancer has been found. Most abnormal Pap smears, raised PSA values and breast findings turn out to be non-cancerous after follow-up.
A normal result is reassuring for now, but screening works through repetition. Ask your doctor when to repeat each test, typically every three to five years for cervical screening and every one to two years for mammography.
Cancer Screening Tests near you in Hyderabad
Samples are processed in our NABL-accredited laboratory, and reports are shared online so you can view them on your phone. You can walk in at any of our Hyderabad centres or book a home sample collection.
- Punjagutta
- Kukatpally (KPHB)
- Kompally
- Madinaguda
- Chintal (Shapur Nagar)
- Khajaguda (Focus Wellness)
Cancer Screening Tests: frequently asked questions
Is there one blood test that detects all cancers?
No. Tumour markers can rise in some cancers but can be normal in early cancer and raised in harmless conditions. Effective screening uses specific tests such as Pap smear, mammography and stool tests.
At what age should women start cancer screening?
Cervical screening usually starts from 25, and mammography from about 40. Women with a strong family history may need to start earlier on their doctor's advice.
What is included in a cancer screening package?
Packages differ for men and women and combine relevant tumour markers with tests such as Pap smear, mammography, PSA and ultrasound. See the packages listed on this page for exact inclusions.
Is a raised PSA always cancer?
No. PSA also rises with prostate enlargement, infection and even recent cycling. Your doctor will repeat or add tests before drawing conclusions.
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