AHN Cancer Institute - Allegheny General to Host Saturday Cancer Screening Clinic on March 7

PITTSBURGH - Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute will host its monthly Saturday cancer screening clinic on Saturday, March 7, at AHN Cancer Institute - Allegheny General, 314 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212.

This vital clinic provides accessible cancer screenings for both AHN and non-AHN patients. Those interested in attending must make an appointment by calling 412-359-6665. Patients with or without insurance are strongly encouraged to attend.

In February 2025, the screening event at Allegheny General attracted 67 patients who received a total of 117 screenings. Patients who receive abnormal test results are advised to receive further testing.

Attendees can receive several screenings in a single visit at this convenient, one-stop location. Available screenings include:

• Breast cancer (ages 40-74)
• Cervical cancer (ages 21-65)
• Colorectal cancer (ages 45-75)
• Head and neck cancers (ages 18+)
• Lung cancer (ages 50-80 with a history of cigarette smoking)
• Prostate cancer (ages 45-75)
• Skin cancer (ages 18+)

The AHN Cancer Institute has been a leader in offering comprehensive cancer screenings since 2014. Due to the program's significant success and the ongoing need for prevention and early detection in the region, these monthly Saturday cancer screening events have been expanded across Western Pennsylvania for the past five years.

For individuals unable to attend a Saturday clinic, comprehensive cancer screenings are also available by appointment at AHN West Penn Hospital, AHN Jefferson Hospital, and AHN Forbes Hospital. To schedule an appointment for screenings at West Penn, Jefferson, or Forbes, please call 412-359-6665.