Cancer is a major cause of illness and death worldwide, and here at Manhattan Primary Care, our primary care physicians NYC focus on prevention and prompt detection. Our goal is to check for early signs of cancers, when the disease is frequently more treatable and which allows for a better long-term prognosis. A screening will check your body for cancer, sometimes before you develop symptoms. You should always consult your physician to determine the appropriate screening tests and intervals. Guidelines change and your doctor will customize the recommendation to your specific case to keep you in good health.

Regular cancer screenings can find colorectal, cervical, breast, prostate, and lung cancers early when treatment can be more effective and potentially less invasive.

COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING

Usually, colorectal cancer develops from small polyps found in the colon or rectum. Regular screening can detect these polyps, removing them before they become cancerous. Regular screenings usually begin at age 45 (or earlier based on risk factors). Please speak with your doctor about the appropriate screening regimen as guidelines change and your doctor will need to investigate your risk factors before making a recommendation.

You might need to be tested earlier if you have a family history of:

- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Genetic syndrome that increases your risk

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For more information about Manhattan Primary Care or Manhattan doctors schedule an appointment at one of our two locations, please contact our Union Square office by number (212) 378-9987 or our Upper East Side NYC office by number (212) 389-9929.

Manhattan Primary Care
55 W. 17th Street, Ste 105,
New York, NY 10011
(212) 378-9987
https://www.manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com

Nearby Locations:
Union Square
Gramercy Park | Rose Hill | Kips Bay | Nomad | Murray Hill | Koreatown
10010 | 10016 | 10453 | 10017

Manhattan Primary Care
983 Park Ave, Ste 1D22,
New York, NY 10028
(212) 389-9929
https://www.manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com

Nearby Locations:
Upper East Side
Yorkville | Manhattan Valley | Lenox Hill | Sutton Place | Carnegie Hill | East Harlem
10028 | 10025 | 10021| 10022 | 10029

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is recommended for anyone who is HIV negative and who is in an ongoing sexual relationship with a partner who is HIV positive. People at a higher risk of getting HIV might also benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreEP). Our board-certified, award-winning NY best doctors at Manhattan Primary Care look forward to meeting you and putting you on a path to your best health. Your doctor will do a thorough consultation, ask about your risk factors and discuss if PrEP may be right for you based on your individual situation.

CAN I LOWER MY CHANCES OF GETTING HIV?
There are now medicines we call “pre-exposure prophylaxis” or “PrEP”. It is a once a day medication and isn’t recommended for everyone. It is generally recommending for high risk individuals based on your individual sexual practices as well as other factors. These medications can work to prevent HIV, but there is always a risk if exposed and using condoms is important.

The most effective way to reduce your risk of getting HIV is to use condoms during sex and to avoid sharing needles. People at a higher risk of getting HIV might also benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreEP).

Your doctor will do a thorough consultation, ask about your risk factors and discuss if PrEP may be right for you based on your individual situation. You must discuss with your doctor as treatment regimens vary and can change overtime. Consistent use of medications is also important for them to be effective.

If you fail to take it regularly, there may not be enough medicine in your bloodstream to prevent the virus from infecting your body. It’s important to realize that this isn’t a vaccine that can help your body fight infection for several years.

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For more information about Manhattan Primary Care or Manhattan doctors schedule an appointment at one of our two locations, please contact our Union Square office by number (212) 378-9987 or our Upper East Side NYC office by number (212) 389-9929.

Manhattan Primary Care
55 W. 17th Street, Ste 105,
New York, NY 10011
(212) 378-9987
https://www.manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com

Nearby Locations:
Union Square
Gramercy Park | Rose Hill | Kips Bay | Nomad | Murray Hill | Koreatown
10010 | 10016 | 10453 | 10017

Manhattan Primary Care
983 Park Ave, Ste 1D22,
New York, NY 10028
(212) 389-9929
https://www.manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com

Nearby Locations:
Upper East Side
Yorkville | Manhattan Valley | Lenox Hill | Sutton Place | Carnegie Hill | East Harlem
10028 | 10025 | 10021| 10022 | 10029