Cancer Screening Recommendations By Age

By smhart92

  • Birth

  • 20's

    MEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Find out if you are at higher than average risk for colon cancer. If not, then no test is needed at this time.
    WOMEN
    Breast Exam (performedby a doctor or nurse)
    Every three years. As partof the exam, talk to yourhealthcare professional aboutyour risk for breast cancer.
    Report any breast changes to your doctor or nurse without delay.
    Pap Test (Cervical Cancer Testing)
    Every one to two years, depending on the type of test.
    Colon Cancer Testing

  • 30's

    MEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Find out if you are at higher than average risk for colon cancer. If not, then no test is needed at this time.
    WOMEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Find out if you are at higher than average risk for colon cancer. If not, then no test is needed at this time.
    Breast Exam (performed by a doctor or nurse)
    Every three years
    Mammogram
    Find out if you are at higher than average risk for breast cancer. If not, then no test is needed at this time.
    Report any breast changes to your doctor.

  • 40's

    MEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Find out if you are at higher than average risk for colon cancer. If not, then no test is needed at this time.
    Prostate Cancer Testing
    African American men and men with close family members with prostate cancer should talk with their doctor about the benefits and limitations of testing beginning at age 45 so they can decide if they want to be tested.
    WOMEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Find out if you are at higher than average risk for colon cancer. If not, then no test is neede

  • 50's

    MEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Start testing at age 50. Talk with a healthcare professional about which tests are best for you and how frequently tests should be done.
    Prostate Cancer Testing
    Men should talk with their doctor about the benefits and limitations of yearly testing beginning at age 50 so they can decide if they want to be tested.
    WOMEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Start testing at age 50. Talk with a healthcare professional about which tests are best for you and how frequently tests should be don

  • 64 and up

    MEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Testing recommended. Talk with a healthcare professional about which tests are best for you and how frequently tests should be done. Covered under Medicare.
    Prostate Cancer Testing
    Men should talk with their doctor about the benefits and limitations of yearly testing so they can decide if they want to be tested.Covered under Medicare.
    WOMEN
    Colon Cancer Testing
    Testing recommended. Talk with a healthcare professional about which tests are best for you and how frequently.