Staying on schedule with the screenings that matter
Cancer screening saves lives largely because it catches disease before symptoms ever appear, and staying on schedule with the right tests is one of the most valuable things you can do for your long-term health. At PremCare Family Medical Center in Orlando, Dr. Rasool helps patients understand which screenings make sense for their age and risk factors, then coordinates referrals to the imaging centers, laboratories, and specialists who perform them. You get a physician managing the whole picture, even when the test itself happens somewhere else.
Guidelines around cancer screening can be confusing — recommendations vary by age, sex, family history, and personal risk, and they change over time as research evolves. Rather than leaving patients to sort through that on their own, Dr. Rasool reviews your individual history and lets you know what is appropriate for you now, what can wait, and how often each screening should be repeated.
Screenings we help coordinate
Dr. Rasool discusses and arranges referrals for the major cancer screenings recommended for adults, based on your personal risk profile.
- Colorectal cancer screening, including referral for colonoscopy at the appropriate age or sooner based on family history and symptoms.
- Breast cancer screening, including referral for mammogram scheduling at an imaging center, along with guidance on timing based on your age and risk.
- Prostate cancer discussion, reviewing PSA testing with you and helping you weigh the benefits and limitations before deciding together whether it is right for you.
- Lung cancer screening eligibility, identifying whether you meet criteria for low-dose CT screening based on smoking history and age, and referring you for it when appropriate.
- Skin, cervical, and other screenings, discussed as relevant to your history, with referral to the appropriate specialist when a screening falls outside internal medicine.
- Results review and follow-up, so that once a screening is complete, Dr. Rasool interprets what it means for you and helps plan next steps.
Why coordinated screening matters
The value of cancer screening lies almost entirely in catching disease early, when treatment tends to be simpler and outcomes tend to be better. Many cancers develop for years without any noticeable symptoms, which is exactly why relying on symptoms alone is not a reliable strategy. Following recommended screening schedules is how many cancers are found at their earliest, most treatable stage — sometimes even before they become cancer at all.
Coordination matters just as much as the screening itself. It is easy for a referral to fall through the cracks when no one is tracking the full picture, especially if screenings are spread across different specialists and facilities over the years. Dr. Rasool keeps track of what you are due for, follows up on results, and makes sure findings from one screening are considered alongside your broader health picture, so nothing gets lost between appointments.
Schedule your visit
If you are not sure which cancer screenings apply to you, or it has been a while since your last one, a conversation with Dr. Rasool is the place to start. Call PremCare Family Medical Center at (407) 380-1428 to schedule a visit and get a clear, personalized screening plan.