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Birth
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Ovarian Cancer
Annual pelvic examinations starting at age 18 or whenever sexually active
EXAM:
The doctor or nurse inserts one or two lubricated, gloved fingers of one hand into the vagina and the other hand is placed over the lower abdomen to feel the size, shape, position of uterus and ovaries -
Skin Cancer
Scan yourself for irregular moles; follow ABC's
A- Asymmetry
B- Border
C- Color
D- Diameter
E- Evolving
EXAMS:
Every 3 years between ages 20 and 40
Every year for age 40 and over -
Cervical Cancer
Begin screening 3 years after vaginal intercourse but no later than 21 yrs old
Pap tests every 2-3 years after age 30
Women 70+ years old can stop having pap tests
Pap test: uses piece of cotton, a brush, or a small wooden stick to scrape cells from the cervix and vagina. The cells are viewed under a microscope to find out if they are abnormal. -
Breast Cancer
yearly mammograms beginning at age 40, clinical breast exams every 3 years for women in their 20's and 30's
Mammogram: x-ray of breast ( that can detect tumors or abnormal cells in the lining of a breast duct -
Colorectal Cancer
Both men and women should begin testing at age 50
Yearly fecal occult blood test, yearly fecal immunochemical test, or stool dna test
Also colonoscopy every 10 years
FOBT:
Small samples of stool are placed on special cards and returned to the doctor or laboratory for testing
COLONOSCOPY:
colonoscope is inserted through the rectum into the colon -
Prostate Cancer
Starting at age 50, MEN should begin to consult with doctors about prostate exam
How often you are tested depends on your PSA level (prostate specific antigen)
Digital rectal exam: doctor/nurse inserts lubricated, gloved finger into lower part of rectum into prostate to feel for lumps -
Oral Cancer
Annual exams by physician or dentist to screen for oral cancer in patients older than 60 with risk factors like smoking and drinking
Can only lead to early detection
