There’s been a change in how often U.S. adults are going to routine medical appointments and cancer screenings, and according to the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 2025 Early Detection Survey, we’re moving in the wrong direction.The survey revealed just 51% of U.S. adults 21 years of age and older say they have had a routine medical appointment or routine cancer screening in the last year.1 This is a 10-percentage point drop from the 2024 survey.The survey did reveal some encouraging news: When people learn about the benefits of early detection, 73% are more likely to schedule their routine cancer screenings. Early Detection = Better Outcomes® and spreading the word about this message motivates people to schedule those cancer screenings and medical appointments.
06 Apr, 2026