Commentary|Videos|October 10, 2025

Cancer Screening Updates Every Primary Care Clinician Should Know

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From dense breast notification laws to changing lung and cervical screening criteria, experts share practical strategies to help navigate today’s evolving cancer prevention landscape.

Cancer screening continues to evolve—with new evidence, new laws, and shifting patient populations changing how and when clinicians screen. In this Patient Care Online® video, 3 experts share the latest recommendations and practice pearls for primary care.

  • Donna Plecha, MD, on risk assessment and supplemental MRI for women with dense breasts
  • Kim Sandler, MD, on expanding lung cancer screening criteria and normalizing smoking cessation
  • Ada Stewart, MD, on simplifying cervical cancer screening intervals and ensuring follow-up

These updates can help clinicians apply evidence-based screening consistently and confidently in everyday practice.

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