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PAP Test is done. Take a swab from vagina and look at cells under microscope to find cancer and pre-cancer cells. Done every 3 years.
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Mammogram can be done starting at this age if breasts seem abnormal. If breasts are not abnormal test is not necessary. Mammograms are low dose x-rays to find cancer cells in the breast tissue.
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Based on family history, genetics, and environmental factors colon cancer screening can be necessary at this time. Different tests are necessary for the different extents of the cancer possibility.
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Starting at 45 mammograms should be done every year. Mammograms are a low level x-ray to look for abnormal cells in breast.
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Starting at 45 colon cancer should start to get screened for. This is for all people with an average risk.
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At age 55 if history or smoking or exposure to the risk factors of lung cancer then early screening should be done. A low dose CT scan is taken to detect the early lung cancer. The low dose exposes patient to less radiation.
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