Early Detection Saves Lives!

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Cancer Related General Check-up

Men and women 20-40 should have a general cancer check-up every three years.  Men and women 40+ should have a general cancer check-up annually.  Check-up may include examination for cancers of thyroid, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, testes, and ovaries.

Colon and Rectum Cancers

Men and women 50+ should have a fecal occult blood test every year and follow one of these exam schedules:

Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years*

Double-contrast barium enema every 5 years*

Colonoscopy every 10 years*

*a digital rectal exam should be performed with each exam

Skin Cancer

Adult men and women should examine skin regularly and see a physician to evaluate new growths or changes in existing growths.

Breast Cancer

Women 40+ should have an annual mammogram, annual clinical breast exam performed by a physician, and monthly breast self-exam. Women 20-39 should have a clinical breast exam every 3 years and monthly breast self-exam.

Cervix and Uterus Cancers

Women 3 years after onset of sexual intercourse, but not later than age 21, should have an annual screening with regular Pap test.

Prostate Cancer

Men 50+ should have PSA blood test and digital rectal exam annually. Men with strong family history of prostate cancer or African-American men should begin at age 45.