Cancer Screening Timeline

  • Endometrial (uterine) Cancer

    may need to consider having a yearly endometrial biopsy
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    Cancer Screenings

  • Cervical Cancer

    Should start screening about 3 years after they begin having vaginal intercourse
  • Breast Cancer

    Clinical Breast exam about every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s
  • Cervical Cancer

    Beginning at age 30 women who had 3 normal Pap test results may get screened every 2 to 3 years
  • Breast Cancer

    Starting at age 40 yearly mammograms are recommended
  • Prostate Cancer

    If you had a father or brother with prostate cance before age 65 talk to your doctor before age 45
  • Prostate Cancer

    Starting at age 50 talk to your doctor about the pros and cons.
  • Cervical Cancer

    Women at age 70 or older who had 3 or more may choose to stop being tested