Care at Align Primary
Cancer Screening in Dallas, Garland, Hurst and Carrollton
Personalized screening guidance so you know what you are due for and when.
- New patients welcome
- 5 DFW clinics
- Most major insurance accepted
- Same-day visits when available
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
A clear answer
When should you start colon cancer screening?
Most adults at average risk should start colon cancer screening at age 45 and continue through 75, using a stool-based test or colonoscopy. Align Primary Care in Dallas-Fort Worth reviews your age and family history and builds a screening plan for colon, cervical, breast and other cancers.
- Personal health review
- A plan that fits you
- Ongoing follow-up
Care built around you
What we offer
Colon cancer screening guidance
Review test options, risk factors and when screening is due.
Pap test from age 21
Discuss cervical screening appropriate to age and history.
HPV screening from age 30
Review the test and interval suited to your screening history.
Mammogram screening from age 40
Discuss breast screening and coordination of imaging.
Breast self-exam guidance
Discuss breast awareness and report any new changes.
Family history review
Identify family patterns that may change screening recommendations.
Ready when you are
Overdue for a screening?
Ask at your next visit.
Understand your options
Which cancer screenings do you need at your age?
Ages 21-29
Pap screening is generally every 3 years for average-risk people with a cervix.
Ages 30-65
Discuss Pap every 3 years, HPV every 5 years, or co-testing every 5 years, as appropriate.
Ages 40-74
Average-risk mammogram screening is generally every 2 years.
Ages 45-75
Discuss colorectal screening and the schedule for your chosen test.
Ages 50-80
Eligible people with a qualifying smoking history may need yearly lung CT screening.
Ages 55-69
Discuss the benefits and risks of PSA screening with your provider.
Your personal and family history can change when screening starts. Tests may be ordered or coordinated with another facility; guidance does not promise every procedure onsite.
Your appointment
What your visit includes
Family history
Risk review
Screening plan
Test ordered or referral
Results explained
Next due date
How it works
How your care comes together
- 01
Review risk
Choose a convenient clinic and share the reason for your visit.
- 02
Plan screenings
Review your history and any examination or testing that is appropriate.
- 03
Results
Understand your options and agree on clear next steps.
- 04
Reminder for next screening
Review progress and adjust the plan when appropriate.
The Align approach
Screening tied to your yearly visit
Your wellness visit is where screenings are planned, so nothing slips.
Insurance and coverage
Insurance and coverage
Recommended screenings are usually covered at no cost by ACA plans and Medicare; follow-up tests may have costs.
- Medicare
Benefits depend on your plan, diagnosis, network and the services provided.
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Meet your Align Primary Care team
Find your clinic below to meet the care team. Service availability depends on clinic and provider schedules.
Dallas8067 W Virginia Dr · 4 care team members+
Pleasant Grove9353 Elam Rd · 3 care team members+
Garland5506 Broadway Blvd · 3 care team members+
Hurst809 W Harwood Rd, Suite 202-A · 2 care team members+
Carrollton2775 E Trinity Mills Rd · 1 care team member+
Connected care
Why patients choose Align Primary Care
One chart for everything
Routine visits, chronic conditions, hormones and weight care connect through one primary care team.
5 clinics across DFW
Dallas, Pleasant Grove, Garland, Hurst and Carrollton.
Insurance accepted
Most major plans and Medicare accepted. Confirm your specific benefits before your visit.
Seen quickly
Same-day visits when the schedule allows. Call early to check current openings.
Align Primary Care is a family medicine practice with 5 clinics in Dallas-Fort Worth that handles routine, chronic and hormone-related care in one place.
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Your local clinic
Cancer Prevention near you
Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. All clinics are closed on weekends.
Carrollton, TX 75006
Carrollton
2775 E Trinity Mills Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006Clinic details →Dallas, TX 75237
Dallas
8067 W Virginia Dr, Dallas, TX 75237Clinic details →Dallas, TX 75217
Pleasant Grove
9353 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217Clinic details →Garland, TX 75043
Garland
5506 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043Clinic details →Hurst, TX 76054
Hurst
809 W Harwood Rd, Suite 202-A, Hurst, TX 76054Clinic details →Frequently asked questions
Questions before your visit?
Clear answers to help you plan your next step.
Call our care team →01 What age should you get screened for colon cancer?
Start at age 45 if you are at average risk, per the US Preventive Services Task Force. People with a family history may start earlier. Align Primary Care in Dallas reviews your history and plans the right test.
02 How often do I need a Pap smear?
Ages 21-29 need a Pap test every 3 years. Ages 30-65 can have a Pap every 3 years, an HPV test every 5 years, or both every 5 years. Align Primary Care offers Pap and HPV screening in its women's health visits.
03 When should I start getting mammograms?
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends a mammogram every 2 years from age 40 to 74 for women at average risk. Align Primary Care includes mammogram screening in women's health care across Dallas- Fort Worth.
04 Should I get a PSA test for prostate cancer?
For men 55-69, PSA screening is a personal choice after talking through benefits and risks. Align Primary Care providers in Dallas, Garland, Hurst and Carrollton walk you through it, earlier if you have a family history.
05 Can I get cancer screening guidance at any Align Primary Care clinic?
Yes. Screening guidance is part of care at all 5 Align Primary Care clinics in Dallas, Pleasant Grove, Garland, Hurst and Carrollton, open Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. Call (972) 230-5601 or book online and the team will match you to the nearest clinic.
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Find out what you are due for
New patients welcome. Find the clinic and appointment that fit your day.