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This tests for a gene mutation that increases the likelihood of getting breast cancer. If I have this mutation, I would like to know as soon as possible, so I would get it at the age of 18, and never again.
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This is used to test for cervical cancer. The doctor will swab cells from the cervix, and then tests them, in a lab, for cancer cells. I will get my first one done at age 21, (...maybe) and I will continue to go every three years.
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A mammogram looks for lumps in the breast, which could be cancerous. A machine will press the breasts down, and spread out the tissue. Several low-dose x-rays will then be taken. I would go and get this done around the age of 40, and continue to go every year.
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This checks for skin cancer. It can be performed by either myself, or a doctor. You just check for moles, birthmarks, or other irregularly colored marks. I will begin doing this as soon as age 40, and continue every year.
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A colonoscopy screens for colon cancer. It uses a colonscope to transmit images of the lining of the colon. I would go get screened at age 45, and continue to go every ten years.
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This checks for lung cancer. During the screening, you lie back on a table, while a machine takes low-dosage x-rays of your lungs. I would get screened by age 55, and I would probably get one every two years.