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Cancer Screenings
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Endometrial (uterine) cancer
Should be tested at the time of menopause and as often as anually. The test is called a endometrial biopsy and is performed by checking for lumps in the womans ureter/vaginal area -
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer screenings should begin no more than 3 years after women start having sex. "Pap" test about every 2 years. Is performed by a shot that tests positive or negative through a bubble under the skin -
Testicular Cancer
You should be tested as early as age 15. You should check yourself, but if you see/feel any abnoralities, contact a doctor for further screening. -
Cancer-related check-up
Self exams and general check-ups should be given at age 20. if you see any abnoralities contact a doctor for further exams. These tests inclue skin, testicular, thryroid, oral, ovariesv and other common cancers. These tests can be performed by checking for lumps under the skin. -
Breast cancer
At age 40, woman (and even some men) should start having mammograms on an anual basis. -
Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Begin at age 50 for men and women. Colonoscopy every 10 years The patient usually drinks a laxative that cleanses the rectum and the doctor then exams the rectum for lumps and abnoralities -
Prostate cancer
At age 50, all men should be tested via rectal exam and should be tested about ever 2 years but it is dependant on PSA level.
The patient usually drinks a laxative that cleanses the rectum and the doctor then exams the rectum for lumps and abnoralities