Cancer Screening

By kennecara

  • Lump Check age 18

    Self examination of breast

  • Lump Check age 19

    self examination of breast

  • Lump Check age 20

    self examination of breast
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    Cervical cancer screening age 21 to 29

    this is when you start a Pap test to test for cervical cancer. Should be done every three years.
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    breast cancer screening age 21 to 29

    This is when you start to talk to your doctor to see if you are at higher risk for breast cancer and possibly start mammograms. This still includes the routine Lump Checks and you should let your doctor know if there are any changes.
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    Colon cancer screening age 21 to 29

    at age 21 is when you need to talk to your doctor to see if you are at a higher risk for colon cancer and then have appropriate test done
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    breast cancer screening age 30 to 39

    This is when you let your doctor know of any changes in your breast but if there are not you do not have to start mammograms yet.
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    Cervical cancer screening age 30 to 39

    You should at this point have a Pap test every five years along with and HPV test
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    Colon cancer screening age 30 to 39

    At this point you should also consult your doctor to see if you are at a higher risk for colon cancer and if you are you should get test done that are right for you.
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    Colon cancer screening age 40 to 49

    At this point you should also consult your doctor to see if you are at a higher risk for colon cancer and if you are you should get test done that are right for you.
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    breast cancer screening age 40 to 49

    At ages 40 to 44 you should decide it if you would like to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms. Starting at age 45, women should get mammograms every year.
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    Cervical cancer age 41 to 49

    You should have a Pap test every five years along with and HPV test
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    Cervical cancer age 50 to 64

    You should be getting the Pap test and HPV test every three years.
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    Colon cancer screening age 51 to 64

    All women at average risk should start testing at age 50. There are several test that can be done. Such as the Lynch Syndrome test and stool sample test.
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    breast cancer screening age 50 to 64

    Women ages 50 to 54 should get mammograms every year. Starting at age 55, you should switch to getting mammograms every 2 years.
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    Lung Cancer screening age 51 to 64

    If you are age 55 or older, you should talk to your doctor about your smoking history and whether you should get yearly low-dose CT scans to screen for early lung cancer.
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    Colon cancer screening age 65 and older

    Testing is recommended and some test are Stool samples
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    Cervical cancer age 65 and older

    No testing is needed at this time if your testing ten years prior has been clear.
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    breast cancer screening age 65 and older

    You should get a mammogram every two years.
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    Lung cancer age 65 and older

    If you have a smoking history, talk to your doctor about it and whether you should get an annual low-dose CT scan to screen for early lung cancer.