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About Breast Cancer > Breast Cancer Resources > Free Educational Guides > The 10 Screenings Women Should Know

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The 10 Screenings Women Should Know

By NBCF team

Last updated on Jan 12, 2026

Medically reviewed on May 1, 2025
by: Diana L. Lam

This free guide makes understanding screenings easier than ever.

Many health conditions and diseases can be more easily and successfully treated when they are detected early. That’s why all women, beginning at age 18, should receive certain screenings to be proactive about their health.

Our free guide, The 10 Screenings Women Should Know, explains the top 10 screenings that women should receive throughout their lifetime. This vital information will help you understand the types of screenings available, who should receive them and when, and what to expect during each screening. 

Get the Free Guide

This free guide offers:

  • Screening recommendations for 10 women’s health conditions, including breast and cervical cancers, colorectal cancer, osteoporosis, and more
  • Recommendations for women of all ages, beginning at 18+ and continuing throughout their lifetime
  • Easy-to-understand information about each screening
  • What to expect at each screening
  • List of questions to ask your doctor about screenings
  • Downloadable screenings chart for quick and easy reference

“It can be very confusing to know when and what tests are needed to be proactive about our health. This guide not only helps us understand those screenings but also how the testing is done so we know what to expect.” –Diana L. Lam, M.D.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside:


What our community is saying:

“National Breast Cancer Foundation is my top resource for specific, factual, and helpful information regarding breast cancer. This screening guide is a very easy-to-digest guide for all your women’s health screenings.” – Ashley

“This guide is very helpful. I knew about most of the screenings, but not the specifics on a few of them. It is great that it has all of them in detail. It is a great reminder to have every year. Thank you very much!” – Angel


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Disclaimer: Health screenings cannot prevent health conditions or diseases in most cases. The screenings listed in this guide are not medical advice and should be used only as a general guide for women’s health screenings. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare professional about your personal risk factors and the screening schedule that is best for you. The screenings listed in this guide are recommended for women living in the United States.


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